Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00143757 Renewal 10/23/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.17(a)Self-Assessment completed on 10/11/18; license expires 06/30/19.If an agency is the legal entity for the family living home, the agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency is licensed to operate within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter.1. Training for all Program Specialists regarding ISP meetings, ISPs and required information, outcomes, annual exam dates, fire safety and neglect/abuse training, physical requirements, personal information, updated photos, SEEN Plans and regulated reports and requirements for the reports (Assessments, ISP Reviews and Track Changes) was completed on 8/2/18. All records (6400, 6500 and 2380) were to be up to date by 9/21/18. 2. All Program Specialists have updated and shared their deadline lists (ISP Implementation, ISP meeting due date, assessment & track changes due date, BSP/SEEN due date and ISP review due dates for 6400, 6500 and 2380) with both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer. Completed 7/24/18. 3. All Program Specialists, upon completion of Assessments, ISP reviews and Track Changes, will include those in an encrypted email to the Supports Coordinator and cc both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer to monitor completion of reports in a timely manner. 4. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a daily Roll Call at 9am to discuss goals for the day. This was implemented 7/9/18. 5. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a Team Meeting every Thursday at 1pm to complete trainings, review issues with individuals and/or staff, licensing or other information. 6. Individual supervision of all Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer and Health Care Coordinator will occur at least once monthly. This is conducted by the Program Director. This was officially implemented prior to 8/31/18. Program Director has individual supervision with the Director of Operations at least once monthly. This was implemented 9/1/17. 7. Retraining of all of the above was originally scheduled for 11/15/18 but due to the weather has been rescheduled for 11/21/18. The retraining will include a review of the regulation regarding the self-assessment. 8. The self-assessments will be distributed and partially completed during a Team Meeting scheduled for 2/7/19. The on site assessment portions will be individually completed by Program Specialists throughout the month of February. Completed self-assessments are due to the Program Director on 3/7/19. 11/21/2018 Implemented
6500.121(c)(1)Physical does not include medical history in Individual #1's record.The physical examination shall include: (1.) A review of previous medical history.1. Training for all Program Specialists regarding ISP meetings, ISPs and required information, outcomes, annual exam dates, fire safety and neglect/abuse training, physical requirements, personal information, updated photos, SEEN Plans and regulated reports and requirements for the reports (Assessments, ISP Reviews and Track Changes) was completed on 8/2/18. All records (6400, 6500 and 2380) were to be up to date by 9/21/18. 2. All Program Specialists have updated and shared their deadline lists (ISP Implementation, ISP meeting due date, assessment & track changes due date, BSP/SEEN due date and ISP review due dates for 6400, 6500 and 2380) with both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer. Completed 7/24/18. 3. All Program Specialists, upon completion of Assessments, ISP reviews and Track Changes, will include those in an encrypted email to the Supports Coordinator and cc both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer to monitor completion of reports in a timely manner. 4. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a daily Roll Call at 9am to discuss goals for the day. This was implemented 7/9/18. 5. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a Team Meeting every Thursday at 1pm to complete trainings, review issues with individuals and/or staff, licensing or other information. 6. Individual supervision of all Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer and Health Care Coordinator will occur at least once monthly. This is conducted by the Program Director. This was officially implemented prior to 8/31/18. Program Director has individual supervision with the Director of Operations at least once monthly. This was implemented 9/1/17. 7. Site Coordinators and Program Specialists are responsible for making sure all information is included on physicals. 8. Retraining of all of the above was originally scheduled for 11/15/18 but due to the weather has been rescheduled for 11/21/18. 11/21/2018 Implemented
6500.151(f)Assessment sent to ISP Team 03/01/18 for 03/08/18 ISP meeting.The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an ISP meeting for the development of the ISP, the annual update, and revision of the ISP under § §  2380.182, 2390.152, 6400.182 and 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP).1. Training for all Program Specialists regarding ISP meetings, ISPs and required information, outcomes, annual exam dates, fire safety and neglect/abuse training, physical requirements, personal information, updated photos, SEEN Plans and regulated reports and requirements for the reports (Assessments, ISP Reviews and Track Changes) was completed on 8/2/18. All records (6400, 6500 and 2380) were to be up to date by 9/21/18. 2. All Program Specialists have updated and shared their deadline lists (ISP Implementation, ISP meeting due date, assessment & track changes due date, BSP/SEEN due date and ISP review due dates for 6400, 6500 and 2380) with both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer. Completed 7/24/18. 3. All Program Specialists, upon completion of Assessments, ISP reviews and Track Changes, will include those in an encrypted email to the Supports Coordinator and cc both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer to monitor completion of reports in a timely manner. 4. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a daily Roll Call at 9am to discuss goals for the day. This was implemented 7/9/18. 5. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a Team Meeting every Thursday at 1pm to complete trainings, review issues with individuals and/or staff, licensing or other information. 6. Individual supervision of all Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer and Health Care Coordinator will occur at least once monthly. This is conducted by the Program Director. This was officially implemented 8/31/18. Program Director has individual supervision with the Director of Operations at least once monthly. This was implemented 9/1/17. 7. Retraining of all of the above was originally scheduled for 11/15/18 but due to the weather has been rescheduled for 11/21/18. 11/21/2018 Implemented
6500.156(a)ISP ARUD date 05/08/18; next quarterly review (May-July) to be completed 08/08/18, not completed until 09/10/18.The family living specialist shall complete an ISP review of the services and expected outcomes in the ISP specific to the family living home licensed under this chapter with the individual every 3 months or more frequently if the individual's needs change, which impacts the services as specified in the current ISP.1. Training for all Program Specialists regarding ISP meetings, ISPs and required information, outcomes, annual exam dates, fire safety and neglect/abuse training, physical requirements, personal information, updated photos, SEEN Plans and regulated reports and requirements for the reports (Assessments, ISP Reviews and Track Changes) was completed on 8/2/18. All records (6400, 6500 and 2380) were to be up to date by 9/21/18. 2. All Program Specialists have updated and shared their deadline lists (ISP Implementation, ISP meeting due date, assessment & track changes due date, BSP/SEEN due date and ISP review due dates for 6400, 6500 and 2380) with both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer. Completed 7/24/18. 3. All Program Specialists, upon completion of Assessments, ISP reviews and Track Changes, will include those in an encrypted email to the Supports Coordinator and cc both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer to monitor completion of reports in a timely manner. 4. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a daily Roll Call at 9am to discuss goals for the day. This was implemented 7/9/18. 5. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a Team Meeting every Thursday at 1pm to complete trainings, review issues with individuals and/or staff, licensing or other information. 6. Individual supervision of all Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer and Health Care Coordinator will occur at least once monthly. This is conducted by the Program Director. This was officially implemented 8/31/18. Program Director has individual supervision with the Director of Operations at least once monthly. This was implemented 9/1/17. 7. Retraining of all of the above was originally scheduled for 11/15/18 but due to the weather has been rescheduled for 11/21/18. 11/21/2018 Implemented
6500.156(b)156b (May-July) quarterly ISP review signature sheet not dated.The family living specialist and individual shall sign and date the ISP review signature sheet upon review of the ISP.1. Training for all Program Specialists regarding ISP meetings, ISPs and required information, outcomes, annual exam dates, fire safety and neglect/abuse training, physical requirements, personal information, updated photos, SEEN Plans and regulated reports and requirements for the reports (Assessments, ISP Reviews and Track Changes) was completed on 8/2/18. All records (6400, 6500 and 2380) were to be up to date by 9/21/18. 2. All Program Specialists have updated and shared their deadline lists (ISP Implementation, ISP meeting due date, assessment & track changes due date, BSP/SEEN due date and ISP review due dates for 6400, 6500 and 2380) with both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer. Completed 7/24/18. 3. All Program Specialists, upon completion of Assessments, ISP reviews and Track Changes, will include those in an encrypted email to the Supports Coordinator and cc both the Program Director and Training & Compliance Officer to monitor completion of reports in a timely manner. 4. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a daily Roll Call at 9am to discuss goals for the day. This was implemented 7/9/18. 5. All Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer, Health Care Coordinator and Program Director have a Team Meeting every Thursday at 1pm to complete trainings, review issues with individuals and/or staff, licensing or other information. 6. Individual supervision of all Program Specialists, Training & Compliance Officer and Health Care Coordinator will occur at least once monthly. This is conducted by the Program Director. This was officially implemented 8/31/18. Program Director has individual supervision with the Director of Operations at least once monthly. This was implemented 9/1/17. 7. Retraining of all of the above was originally scheduled for 11/15/18 but due to the weather has been rescheduled for 11/21/18. 11/21/2018 Implemented
SIN-00122255 Renewal 11/14/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.103A furnace cleaning was completed on 9/28/16 and not again until 10/18/17.Furnaces shall be cleaned at least annually. Written documentation of the cleaning shall be kept.An informational letter to Signature Services Heating & Cooling was mailed on 12/13/17. This letter was to make them aware that we had been cited and included information regarding the regulations of furnace cleanings for both 6500 and 6400. To prevent any future citing, it made Signature Services aware of the definition of "annual" according to these regulations and that there is only a 15 day grace period. 12/13/2017 Implemented
6500.121(c)(14)REPEATED VIOLATION - 9.2.16. Individual #1 was non-verbal. Individual #1's 1/30/17 physical exam did not include this information. The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.Additions were made to the physical by Program Specialist Lauren Albright on 11/15/17. Info pertinent to diagnosis/treatment in emergency: Non-verbal, need for an advocate. 11/15/2017 Implemented
6500.153(3)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) did not include a method to evaluate progress on the For Love of family and friends outcome.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under § 6500.156 (relating to ISP review and revision) must include the following: Current status in relation to an outcome and method of evaluation used to determine progress toward that expected outcome.Program specialist, Lauren Albright sent track changes to the ISP 12/13/17 to include a measure of the outcome. Added to Frequency and Duration: This goal will be monitored by FSI in his monthly progress notes and quarterly reviews. Added to How Do You Know Progress is Being Made: Indiviudal #1 WILL CONTINUE BEING A HAPPY, HEALTHY MEMBER OF THE STAMFORD FAMILY. He will be a helping part of his family by doing chores that he likes and HE WILL BE ABLE TREAT THOSE HE LOVES TO DINNER AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO SHOW THAT HE CARES FOR THEM as he so desires. All program specialists will review the ISPs of the individuals for which they are assigned to determine whether or not a method of evaluating progress of the outcome is measurable. Track changes to the ISPs will be sent as necessary by 1/15/17 12/13/2017 Implemented
SIN-00100903 Renewal 09/01/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.110(c)Staff #1's fire safety training was completed on 1/21/15 and then again on 3/28/16.Family members and individuals, including children, shall be trained within 31 calendar days of an individual living in the home and retrained annually, in accordance with the training plan specified in subsection (a).Program Specialist, Angela Long was retrained on the requirement around 55PA Code Chapter 6500.110 (c) specifically in regard to training all Family Members annually in Fire Safety. Moving forward Program Specialist will ensure that this is done on an annual basis with all members of the house. This training was completed with all Program Specialists who over see 6500 Family Living Provider sites. 09/23/2016 Implemented
SIN-00076858 Renewal 04/06/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.84-1The family living provider keep his firearms and ammunition in the same locked cabinet. The ammunition needs to be kept in locked cabinet seperate from the firearms.Ammunition shall be kept in a locked cabinet that is separate from firearmsProgram Specialist for the Family Living Provider is responsible for correcting the problem. In order to correct the immediate problem, the following steps occurred: 1. Upon discovery of Firearms and ammunition being kept in the same location, the Ammunition was removed immediately and moved to a separate area. This was completed on April 7, 2015. 2. Attached photographs and diagrams show where the ammunition is kept as well as where the guns are kept. (Monroe Avenue Attachment #1) Immediately following on site licensing held April 7, 2015, upon discovery of non-compliance in PA 55 Code Chapter 6500.84-1 with correction of the immediate problem, all other FLP Program Specialist were instructed to check with their houses prior to April 30, 2015 and ensure that ammunition is kept in a separate locked cabinet than firearms. In order to prevent future occurrence, all Program Specialists were instructed via email on May 27, 2015 that during on site monitoring with the FLP providers, they should physically check to ensure that ammunition is being kept in a locked cabinet that is separate from firearms. This is an ongoing monitoring that will occur effective immediately. (Monroe Avenue Attachment #2) 05/28/2015 Implemented
SIN-00061301 Renewal 04/28/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.151(e)(3)(ii)Assessment for individual #1 did not show progress from last year to current year. These sections include motor and communications skills, activities of residential living, personal adjustment, socialization, recreation, financial independence, managing personal property, and comunity integration. The assessment must include the following information:The individual's current level of performance and progress in the areas:Communication.(iii) Activities of residential living. (iv) Personal adjustment. (v) Socialization. (vi) Recreat (vii) Financial independence. (viii) Managing personal property. (ix) Community integration. The assessment has been amended to include the individual's current level of performance and progress in the areas: Communication.(iii) Activities of residential living. (iv) Personal adjustment. (v) Socialization. (vi) Recreation (vii) Financial independence. (viii) Managing personal property. (ix) Community integration. The root cause of this violation was due to transitioning the case between Program Specialists in January 2014. To prevent this from happening in the future, all FSI Program Specialists have been trained on this regulation. 05/23/2014 Implemented
SIN-00048616 Renewal 04/16/2013 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.138(a)The Family Living Provider was not trained on the medication, Ketoconazole Cream 2%, which was prescribed to Individual #1 on 6/18/12.Family members who administer prescription medications or insulin injections to individuals shall receive training by the individual's source of health care about the administration, side effects and contraindications of the specific medication or insulin.PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED, ADEQUATE PROGRESS. JW 5/14/13 Ketoconazole Cream was prescribed 5-24-12 and cut on 6-18-12. The root cause of this violation was that the medication was prescribed on 5-24-12 during an appointment and the FLP provider failed to get the Healthcare provider to fill out the Medical consult form for the medication. To prevent this from occurring in the future, FLP providers will document training for new prescriptions or insulin by the individual¿s source of health care on the administration, side effects and contraindications on the Medical Consult Form and have the source of healthcare sign the form. The medical consult forms are monitored by the assigned Program Specialist monthly. 05/10/2013 Implemented