Alameda Probabtion Camp Sweeney (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing/Notice of Noncompliance: 6/11/2024 Inspection Type: Targeted County: Alameda Facility Name: Camp Sweeney BSCC #: 7003 BSCC Type: Camp Facility Representatives: Albert Banuelos , Camp Sweeney Superintendent BSCC Field Representative: Forrest Coleman CAP Day 60 – Maximum Statutory CAP Due/Approval Date: 8/10/2024 Maximum Statutory Resolution Date: 11/8/2024 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 15. Section Description Safety checks shall be conducted at a minimum of every 15 minutes at random and varied intervals. Further, all safety checks shall be documented with the actual time the check is completed. BSCC discovered that Camp Sweeney graveyard staff created an unapproved safety check document that contained predetermined times that safety checks would be conducted throughout a shift. The same document with the predetermined times was copied and utilized for safety checks weekly over the three month period reviewed by BSCC staff. This § 1328. Safety Checks. practice does not allow random and varied safety checks documented at the actual time the check is completed and also violates facility policy and procedures. During our review of video recordings, we observed graveyard staff routinely not conducting direct visual observation safety checks per regulation and policy. Safety checks were typically observed being conducted from a seated position at the counselor’s station. The facility was unable to provide assurance that safety checks were conducted.