| Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
| 6500.23(a) | Family Member #1 and Family Member #2 who reside in the home do not have an application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check submitted to the State Police. | An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for individuals 18 years of age or older who reside in the home, prior to an individual living or receiving respite care in the home. | PA criminal background checks submitted on 1/14/17 for Family Member #1 and 1/4/17 for Family Member #2. The family living specialist will be responsible for notifying the program director that a PA background check needs submitted for any family living site. This will be done immediately by the program director and filed for licensing. Training to be given to the family living provider on this regulation as well as training on Laurel House policies. The program director will be responsible for all necessary training, including ongoing annual training. Supporting documentation attached. [Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, all family living providers will be educated on required background checks and the notification process to ensure timely completion if additional family members or individuals move into the home. (AS 2/3/17)] |
01/21/2017
| Implemented |
| 6500.23(b) | Family Member #1 and Family Member #2 who moved into the home from Maryland do not have an application for a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record check submitted. | If a person 18 years of age or older who resides in the home is not a Pennsylvania resident, an application for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history record check shall be submitted to the FBI in addition to the Pennsylvania criminal record check, prior to an individual living or receiving respite care in the home. | FBI criminal history background checks submitted on 1/18/17 for Family member #1 and #2. The family living specialist will be responsible for notifying the program director that a FBI criminal history clearance needs submitted for any family living site. This will be done immediately by the program director and filed for licensing. Training to be given to the family living provider on this regulation as well as training on Laurel House policies. The program director will be responsible for all necessary training, including ongoing annual training. Supporting documentation attached.[Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, all family living providers will be educated on required background checks and the notification process to ensure timely completion if additional family members or individuals move into the home. (AS 2/3/17)] |
01/21/2017
| Implemented |
| 6500.68(b) | The hot water temperature at the shower in the basement of the home measured at 127.5 degrees Fahrenheit at 2:18 PM on 1/3/2017. | Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers that are accessible to individuals may not exceed 120°F. | Hot water temperature corrected on 1/3/17. Water turned down to 119 degrees F. Water thermometer to remain on site and water checked by family living provider on a monthly basis. The family living specialist will verify the monthly temperature reading and report the findings to the program director. Water temperature chart to be signed by the family living provider and be kept and verified by the family living specialist. Training given by the program director on regulation 6500.68(b). Training given on hot water temperature as well as the potential hazards of too hot water for an individual who is not independent to temper their own water. Also training and review of the Laurel House policies and 6500 Regulations for family living homes. All training to be done by program director. Ongoing annual training by the program director. Supporting documentation attached. |
01/21/2017
| Implemented |