Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00229073 Renewal 08/08/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)The tall chest style dresser in Individual #1's bedroom was missing four pull handles/knobs.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. New handles were purchased to place on the drawers. 08/29/2023 Implemented
SIN-00210330 Renewal 08/03/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(b)Surfaces shall be in good repair. Multiple ceiling tiles located in the basement had what resembled water or brown/mildew stains on them, and approximately 3 of the ceiling tiles in in the basement appeared to be buckling. 2 of the ceiling tiles located inside the doorway of Individual #6's bedroom appeared to be buckling and cracking away from the ceiling. The curtain located on the right window in the kitchen was ripped off leaving just the corner piece remains on the right-hand corner of the rod of what was once the curtain. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.Ceiling tiles were replaced in the basement and in individual #6's bedroom. However the facilities director is asking that the landlord repair it further with dry wall. This will be completed 10/15. 10/15/2022 Implemented
6400.68(b)The water temperature in the main bathtub measured at 130.8 ° F. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Water temperature was checked and confirmed to be at or below 120 by facilities director. The thermostat was adjusted to ensure the temperature will remain. 09/14/2022 Implemented
6400.72(b)Screens shall be in good repair. The screen in the bottom right kitchen window had a tear in it approximately the size of a quarter. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. Screen was fixed and installed on 8/30/2022. 08/30/2022 Implemented
6400.112(c)The fire drill records for the fire drills conducted on 8/29/21 at 2:00, 9/15/21 at 1:15, 2/17/22 at 2:43, and 5/24/22 at 1:38 did not document the designation of AM / PM for the time that the drills were completed. The fire drill record for the fire drill conducted on 4/19/22 did not document the time the drill was complete as this section of the form was left blank. The fire drill record for the fire drill conducted on 5/24/21 did not document the amount of time it took for evacuation as this section of the form was left blank.A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. New fire drill logs were developed that clearly indicate what is required and when. These were sent to the team on 9/15/2022. 09/15/2022 Implemented
6400.112(e)A fire drill shall be held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. An asleep fire drill was completed on 1/17/22 and one has not been completed since. This exceeds the requirement.A fire drill shall be held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. New fire drill logs were developed that clearly indicate what is required and were sent to the team on 9/15/2022 the the CLA director. 09/15/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(3)Individual #3's physical exam dated 11/5/21 did not include Immunizations as this section of the exam was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Immunizations for individuals 18 years of age or older as recommended by the United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Immunizations will be placed on physical form. House Supervisors, the Agency nurse, and the CLA Director will ensure all documentation is included for each physical exam. 09/15/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(11)Individual #3's physical exam dated 11/5/21 did not include an assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work as this section of the exam was left blank.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals. Agency Nurse and House supervisor will ensure that each section is filled in completed entirely even if the section is an N/A. Agency Nurse verified there was no need for blood work and attached the medication list. 09/19/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(15)Individual #3's physical exam dated 11/5/21 did not include special instructions for the individual's diet as this section of the exam was left blank.The physical examination shall include:Special instructions for the individual's diet. Agency Nurse verified that his diet is normal. This will be added to physicals moving forward. 09/19/2022 Implemented
6400.32(r)(5)Individual #3's and Individual #5's bedroom doors had "coin key "locks on it, and Individual #6's bedroom door had a "pin key" lock on it, and there wasn't a key to unlock the door. Direct service workers who provide services to the individual shall have the key or entry device to lock and unlock the door. A "pink key or "coin lock" is not acceptable to comply with this regulation.Direct service workers who provide services to the individual shall have the key or entry device to lock and unlock the door.Individual #3 will get a key pad lock, #5 and #6 will have key locks. All will be installed by the facilities manager. 09/30/2022 Implemented
6400.46(d)Direct service workers shall be trained within 6 months after the day of initial employment by individual certified as a trainer. Staff #5's date of hire is 3/30/21 and they received their training on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid until 10/21/21. This exceeds the requirement.Program specialists, direct service workers and drivers of and aides in vehicles shall be trained within 6 months after the day of initial employment and annually thereafter, by an individual certified as a training by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid, Heimlich techniques and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.After further review it was noted that Staff #5 was a rehire with an original hire date of 3/26/2018 which caused her to be late since her hire date was not changed on our spreadsheet. This has been fixed and further rehires will be updated. 09/19/2022 Implemented
6400.165(c)Individual #3 is prescribed Tamsulosin HCL 0.4 mg caps, 1 capsule by mouth daily with dinner @ 5pm. There were no initials on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for a 5pm administration of the medication on 8/3/22, and the medication remained in the blister pack for 8/3/22 administration to indicate that the medication was not administered as prescribed.A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed.An EIM was entered for the medication error that occurred on 8/3/2022. 09/15/2022 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #3 had psychiatric medication reviews on 2/3/22, 4/28/22, and 7/21/22 and the forms used did not include documentation on the reason for prescribing the mediation and the necessary dosage.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes to document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.Agency nurse contacted physician to have this updated. She will ensure all reviews moving forward are completed properly. 09/19/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(2)Individual #3's August 2022 Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not include the following prescribers for medications that were administered: Dr. Charlene Gondon, Dr. Nicholas Tatalias, Dr. Craig Hartigan, and Dr. Michaela Garland.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of the prescriber.Prescribing doctors were added to the MAR by House Supervisor 08/05/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(13)Individual #3's prescribed Atorvastatin 40 mg tablet, take 1 tablet by mouth daily at 8pm. The 8/3/22 8pm administration on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not include the initials of the person administering the medication. The medication appears to have been administered as they were removed from the blister pack.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name and initials of the person administering the medication.A training will be completed with staff on properly completing an MAR. 09/15/2022 Implemented
SIN-00163523 Renewal 11/05/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.71Emergency telephone numbers were not posted on or near the telephone located in the living room area. Staff did post the emergency telephone numbers during the inspection after the absence was brought to their attention by the licensing representative.Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. Emergency telephone numbers were immediately posted on November 5, 2019 by the phone in the living room. The operational manager and house supervisors will conduct monthly walkthroughs to confirm emergency telephone numbers are posted near each phone. 11/05/2019 Implemented
6400.73(a)The staircase leading from the basement to a Bilco door exit to the backyard had approximately 10 steps and no handrail. Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. The landlord was contacted immediately a handrail needs to be installed from the basement to the Bilco door. On Friday, November 8, 2019 the handrail was installed. Monthly walkthroughs will be completed by the operations manager to ensure all ramps and stairways have secured hand railings. 11/08/2019 Implemented
6400.169(a)Staff #1 passed medication on 10/02/19 at 8PM and 10/19/19 at 8PM and the Agency did not have documentation to show that the staff completed and passed initial Medication Administration training course.A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medications administration course, including the course renewal requirements may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 6400.162 (relating to medication administration).Staff #1 was immediately notified he could not pass medications until he successfully completed the medication administration course. Staff #1 was registered for the next medication administration class held December 3-5, 2019. Staff #1 attended and successfully passed the medication administration course and was observed on December 11, 2019 passing medications by a trainer to complete certification. A spreadsheet has been implemented to track initial trainings and when practicum observations are due. A computer folder has been developed to save all required documentation within the program that allows program supervisors access to the documentation. Director will ensure the original and the observations are electronically filed. On the first of the month House Supervisors and the administrative assistant will utilize the spreadsheet for upcoming observations that are due. 12/12/2019 Implemented