Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00232791 Renewal 09/12/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.81(k)(6)There was no mirror in Individual #2's bedroom.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Program Manager and DSP's working at location will be re-trained in the above mentioned regulation. Mirror was purchased and placed in individual #2¿s bedroom. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.104The most recent notification letter to the fire department is dated April 21, 2022, and does not contain current information; the letter states that there are three individuals residing in the home, but the current census is four.The home shall notify the local fire department in writing of the address of the home and the exact location of the bedrooms of individuals who need assistance evacuating in the event of an actual fire. The notification shall be kept current. Program Managers will be retrained on the above regulation. All fire department letters will be reviewed and updated by the Program Manager for all locations. Letters will be submitted to Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Manager for review. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(4)The annual physical examination that occurred on 3/15/2023 for Individual #1 did not include a hearing screening and there is no documentation that the Individual had a hearing screening from another provider or source.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. IHRS will contact the PCP to determine if a hearing screening is needed. Documentation will be attached to the physical in question. Program Manager and DSP's will be retrained on the responsibility of getting the physical completed and the responsibility of advocacy for clients during medical appointments. IHRS will review all client physicals to ensure that they meet regulatory compliance 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.144Health services shall be provided. Individual #1 had an annual appointment with an eye doctor on 4/12/2023 and the doctor recommended that the individual should see a specialist for a dilated fundus examination. The individual did see an eye doctor on 8/03/2023 for a new prescription for eyeglasses, but there is no record that the dilated fundus examination occurred.Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. IHRS will contact original provider for referral for dilated fundus examination. Training on follow-up will occur with DSP that ran appointment and Program Manager overseeing the home. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.34(a)The individual rights statement that was reviewed with and signed off on by Individual #1 on 11/23/2022 was not complete and did not include the following rights: 32r1 to 32r5 (concerning bedroom door locks), and 32v, the provision that an individual's rights may only be modified to the extent necessary to mitigate a significant health and safety risk to the individual or others.The home shall inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the home and annually thereafter.Program Manager will be retrained on the above cited regulation. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Manager will review current Individual Rights to ensure that all required information is present. All old forms will be removed from offices and electronic storage to ensure they are no longer used. Program Manager will meet with Individual #1 to review updated forms. 12/31/2023 Implemented
SIN-00174630 Unannounced Monitoring 07/28/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.141(a)Individual #2's admission date was 3/13/20. She didn't have a physical exam until 4/13/20. When agency staff was asked if the individual as emergency respite. Agency staff stated that the individual was not.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. IHRS will ensure that all individuals entering residential programs have a current and updated physical. Program Specialists will be trained to ensure this is the case. 09/15/2020 Implemented
6400.181(e)(4)Individual #2's assessment has up to 4 hours of a day unsupervised time in the home, and the ISP states that she can be home alone up to 8 hours a day. Community Supervision in the individual's assessment has 4 hours of unsupervised time, but the ISP does not state that Individual #2 has 4 hours of unsupervised time in the community. The assessment does not contain accurate information of supervision needs. The assessment must include the following information: The individual's need for supervision. IHRS Program Specialist will update the assessment and ISP to reflect proper supervision needs. IHRS is currently conducting an audit to ensure that all Program Assessments and ISP's are reflecting the proper information. 09/15/2020 Implemented
6400.182(c)Individual #2's assessment states the she is self-medicating, but the ISP states she was previously self-medicating and is working towards regaining the skill. Agency staff states the Individual #2 is capable of self-medicating, but refuses to self-medicate. The Individual Plan has not been revised based on the current assessment regarding Individual #2's self-medication needs.The individual plan shall be initially developed, revised annually and revised when an individual's needs change based upon a current assessment.Individual's Program Assessment will be updated to match her current needs. IHRS is currently conducting an audit to ensure that all Program Assessments and ISP's are reflecting the proper information. 09/15/2020 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual #2 did not have a photo in her record.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number. 213(1vi): A current, dated photograph.Photo has been placed in resident's file. IHRS will review all files to ensure that current dated photos are present for all consumers. 09/15/2020 Implemented
SIN-00082848 Renewal 08/25/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(d)The allowable time to evacuate this home was 3 minutes and 30 seconds as designated by Captain Suchoski of the Wilkes-Barre fire Department on 11/20/14. An asleep drill was conducted in April of 2015 and the evacuation time was 7 minutes and 22 seconds. Individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building, or to a fire safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, within 2 1/2 minutes or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert. The fire safety expert may not be an employe of the home or agency. Staff assistance shall be provided to an individual only if staff persons are always present at the home while the individual is at the home. The employee who evacuated the clients during the April, 2015 Asleep fire drill was provided verbal feedback after the drill was completed. The following was explained to the employee: there is no time to put coats, socks, shoes, etc. on the clients for a fire drill or actual fire. Upon further review, it was decided that the site would benefit from having a second staff on shift. Since June, 2015, two staff have been scheduled for the 11p-7a shift to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients. Aubrey French, Program Specialist, will continue to monitor for issues. 06/05/2015 Implemented
SIN-00138090 Renewal 08/16/2018 Compliant - Finalized