Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00068974 Renewal 08/12/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)Carpeting in individual's 1's bedroom is stained in an area 2 x2 feet. The 2nd floor main bedroom has stained carpeting located between 2 windows. This staining consists of 2 areas of approximately one square foot each.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. THe floor carpet was cleaned by staff. A large area rug was purchase to cover the area. It will not happen in the future a checklist has posted in the bedroom to be signed, dated and evaluated monthly. ( recent and check list to follow as documentation, faxed to Sandra) 08/13/2015 Implemented
6400.112(d)The facility has an extended evacuation time to 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Two fire drills exceeded this extended evacuation time: 9/16/13 at 3 min. 16 sec. and 8/8/14 at 3 min 29 sec. 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. Going forward we will be conducting fire drills, more often should we know that happens. no fire drill has exceeded the time since 8/14/2014. 08/13/2015 Implemented
SIN-00051135 Renewal 08/05/2013 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.44(b)(1)Program Specialist job description did not include a complete listing of the Program Specialist responsibilities. (b) The program specialist shall be responsible for the following: (1) Coordinating and completing assessments. We have a full copy of Program Specialists job Description in our files. We have made sure that the program specialist is familiar with the JD. (Rider44 (b)(1) 10/21/2013 Implemented
6400.46(g)Staff person # 1 did not receive Fire Safety training by a fire safe expert for training year 1/1/12-12/31/12. (g) Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (f). New updated Fire Training has been completed. This will include all staff. Confirmation to follow after training. 11/30/2013 Implemented
6400.46(i)Staff person #1 did not complete First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation training.(i) 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 trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid, Heimlich techniques and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Staff #1 has completed all First Aid/Cardio Pul training. compt. 5/6/13 - Rider 46(i) 05/06/2013 Implemented
6400.63(a)A radiator cover is needed in bedroom located on the second floor rear right side of the hallway.(a) Heat sources, such as hot water pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters, radiators, wood and coal-burning stoves and fireplaces, exceeding 120°F that are accessible to individuals, shall be equipped with protective guards or insulation to prevent individuals from coming in contact with the heat source. A radiator cover has been constructed and this has been completed on 8/17/13. Lumber Receipt# 63(a) 08/17/2013 Implemented
6400.112(d)Fire drills evacuation time exceeded two minutes and thirty seconds for fire drills held: 12/13/12 for 2min 31sec, 1/4/13 for 2min 31 sec, 3/6/13 for 2min 34 sec, 6/13/13/ for 2min 34 sec and 7/5/13 for 3 min. 21 sec.(d) 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 employee 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. We continue to practice the fire drills as per our fire safety schedule. This is an ongoing action. 8/10/13. We are a copy of time extension.Extended letter from Fire Marshall for extended evacuation time for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. 08/13/2013 Implemented
6400.113(a)Fire safety training held 7/1/13 for individual #1 and individual #2 was not completed by a fire safe expert.(a) An individual, including an individual 17 years of age or younger, shall be instructed in the individual's primary language or mode of communication, upon initial admission and reinstructed annually in general fire safety, evacuation procedures, responsibilities during fire drills, the designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire and smoking safety procedures if individuals smoke at the home. New Fire Safety training is going to be completed by the fire marshall. All individuals will be done by 11/30/13 by Fire Marshall. Documentation to be forwarded end of November) 11/30/2013 Implemented
6400.142(a)Dental examination for individual #1 dated 7/5/13 did not include teeth cleaning.(a) An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. Client was taken back to dentist on 8/22/13 for cleaning.see Doc 142(a) 08/22/2013 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff person #1 did not have a current up to date physical examination. Last examination was completed 6/24/11.(a) A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. Enclosed in a copy of the physical for Staff member #1 done on 8/13/13. Documentation# 151(a) 08/13/2013 Implemented
6400.163(c)Three month medication review for individual # 1 was not completed for May, 2013.(c) If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness, there shall be a review with documentation by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage. Enclosed is a copy of the May 2013 medical review for Individual #1. Documentation# 163(c). 05/03/2013 Implemented
6400.164(b)Docusate Sodium 100mg. one capsule twice a day 9AM and 9PM was not initialed as given on 8/5/13 9PM for individual #2. (b) The information specified in subsection (a) shall be logged immediately after each individual's dose of medication. Adminstrator will be monitoring the nurse and managed her appropriately to ensure that this error does not happen in the future. 08/09/2013 Implemented
6400.181(d)(3)Plan Lead did not document ISP on HCSIS designated form for individual #2.(3) The ISP, annual updates and revisions shall be documented on the Department-designated form located in the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and also on the Department's web site. All individuals have ISP currently but they will be transferred to HCSIS by Program Specialist by the end of November. 11/30/2013 Implemented
6400.184(a)(1)(ii)Program Specialist did not attend the ISP meeting for individual #1 held 3/11/13.(ii) A program specialist or family living specialist, as applicable, from each provider delivering a service to the individual. Adminstrator has addressed the issue with the Program Specialist and it will not happen in the future 08/08/2013 Implemented
6400.186(c)(1)Monthly reviews did not include progress and growth for ISP outcome to increase socialization by participating with a community outing twice monthly for individual #1.(c) The ISP review must include the following: (1) A review of the monthly documentation of an individual's participation and progress during the prior 3 months toward ISP outcomes supported by services provided by the residential home licensed under this chapter. Please find enclosed the Quarterly review that includes socialization and community outings. Documentation # 186(c)(1) A thru D. 08/22/2013 Implemented
6400.186(c)(2)ISP reviews completed 9/8/12, 12/7/12 and 3/7/13 for individual #1 did not include a review of behavioral supports, medical appointments and a summary of ISP outcome to increase socialization. ISP reviews completed 9/21/12, 12/20/12, 3/30/13 and 6/23/13 for individual #2 did not include a review of behavioral supports and medical appointments. (2) A review of each section of the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter. Please find enclosed the Quarterly review for individuals that includes socialization and community outings. Documentation # 186(c)(2) A thru D. 08/22/2013 Implemented
SIN-00054595 Renewal 08/05/2013 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(b)Staff person #1 hired 6/16/12 did not complete a FBI criminal history check.(b) If a prospective employee who will have direct contact with individuals resides outside this Commonwealth, 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 history record check, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. Staff person has not resided outside the state of Pennsylvania in the past two years as verified by addresses listing residence from 2008 to the present. 01/30/2014 Implemented
6400.46(g)Staff persons #1, #2, #3 did not receive fire safety training by a fire safe expert for the training year 1/1/12 to 12/31/12. Unannounced Inspection- 10/8/13: Staff persons # 4, #5, #6 did not receive fire safety training by a fire safety expert for the training year 1/1/12-12/31/12.(g) Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (f). New Fire training was conducted by the Fire Marshall. This will include all staff and individusls. 11/30/2014 Implemented
6400.68(c)Well water testing was not completed 6/13.(c) A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources' certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept. Water well testing was completed. We will follow up with documentation in December 15 2013. 12/14/2013 Implemented
6400.112(d)Fire drill exceeded 2 minutes 30 seconds for a fire drill held 9/14/12 for 2 minutes and 35 seconds.(d) 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 employee 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. We are working with the fire Marshall to look into time extention. Information to follow. 12/15/2013 Implemented
6400.113(a)The fire safety training held on 7/1/13 for individual #1 and individual #2 was not completed by a fire safe expert. Unannounced Inspection- 10/8/13 The fire safety training held on 7/1/13 for individual #3 and individual #4 was not completed by a fire safe expert. (a) An individual, including an individual 17 years of age or younger, shall be instructed in the individual's primary language or mode of communication, upon initial admission and reinstructed annually in general fire safety, evacuation procedures, responsibilities during fire drills, the designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire and smoking safety procedures if individuals smoke at the home. New Fire training was conducted by the Fire Marshall. This will include all staff and individuals. 12/13/2013 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff person #3 did not complete a chest x-ray for positive PPD testing with physical examination dated 10/26/11.(a) A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. Staff person #3 ccompleted PPD requested and completed examination 8/29/13. Dcoumentation # 151(a) 08/29/2013 Implemented
6400.164(a)Unannounced Inspection- 10/8/13 : Staff person #3, administers medications and the October, 2013 medication record did not include a full signature. (a) A medication log listing the medications prescribed, dosage, time and date that prescription medications, including insulin, were administered and the name of the person who administered the prescription medication or insulin shall be kept for each individual who does not self-administer medication. The medical record has been corrected to indicate the correction signature required. 8/29/13 Doc #164(a) Administrator will monitor nurse to ensure work is do properly. 08/29/2013 Implemented
6400.164(b)Alprazolam 0.56 mg (Xaxax) one tablet three times a day at 8AM, 5PM and 8PM was not initialed as administered on 8/5/13 at 5PM and 8PM for individual #2. Unannounced Inspection- 10/8/13 : Individual #3 medication log for the following was not initiled as administered for: Simvastatin 40 mg. at 9PM on 9/2/13 and 9/30/13, Vitamin D on 9/18/13-9/20/13, 9/24/13-9/30/13 and calcium 9/27/13 and 9/30/13.(b) The information specified in subsection (a) shall be logged immediately after each individual's dose of medication. Administrator will work with Nurse to ensure administrative work cooincides with medication deliver. Employee will be managed/monitored. 10/12/2013 Implemented
6400.167(b)Alendronate Sodium 70 mg one tablet every Friday at 6:30 PM was initialed as given on 8/3-5/13, Levothyroxine 88 mcg one tablet every other day was initialed as given on 8/1-3/13 and Levothyroxine 75 mcg one tablet every other day was initialed as given on 8/1-2/13 for individual #1. Calcium 600mg one tablet daily at 9AM was administered twice daily on 8/1-5/13 for individual #2. (b) Prescription medications and injections shall be administered according to the directions specified by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant. Nurse will monitor mediciation to be administered at prescribed time. This action was immediate.Administrator to monitor. 08/15/2013 Implemented
6400.181(d)(3)The plan Lead did not document the ISP on a HCSIS designated form for individual #2.(3) The ISP, annual updates and revisions shall be documented on the Department-designated form located in the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and also on the Department's web site. ISP are currently completed but will be put into/transferred HCSIS and filled out accordingly.1/30/14 01/30/2014 Implemented
6400.184(b)Only two team members attended the ISP meeting held 10/26/12 for individual #1.(b) At least three plan team members, in addition to the individual, if the individual chooses to attend, shall be present for an ISP, annual update and ISP revision meeting. Going forward the Administrator will monitoring Program Specialist to ensure appropriately measure/attendees are in place. 08/12/2013 Implemented
6400.185(b)The ISP dated 2/26/13 for individual #1 was not implemented as written for outcomes: to take care of a plant, clean off table, scrape off plates and empty scarps into trash can. (b) The ISP shall be implemented as written. Going forward the Administrator will monitoring Program Specialist to ensure appropriate Actions and tasks designated are in completed properly. 08/12/2013 Implemented
6400.186(c)(2)The ISP review held 8/25/12, 11/25/12, 2/25/13 and 5/25/13 for individual #1 did not include a review of medical appointments and summary of ISP outcome to care of a plant, clean off table, scrape off plates and empty scarps into trash can. The ISP review held 2/1/13, 5/1/13 and 8/1/13 for individual #2 did not include a review of behavioral supports, medical appointments and a summary of outcomes to care for a plant and exercise weekly. (2) A review of each section of the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter. Quarterly reviews will address outcomes , medicals , updates and family visits and reported by the program specialist. Documentation#186(c)(2)A-D 09/12/2013 Implemented
6400.213(9)Unannounced Inspection- 10/8/13: A current copy of individual #3 ISP was not included as part of the individual's record.(9) A copy of the current ISP. A copy of current ISP will be kept in individuals binders. Programs Specialist will maintain current ISP. 10/15/2013 Implemented
6400.240(b)The dishwasher hot water temperature did not reach 180 degrees for the rinse cycle. The temperature reached 145 degrees.(b) A mechanical dishwasher shall use hot water temperatures exceeding 140°F in the wash cycle and 180°F in the final rinse cycle or shall be of a chemical sanitizing type approved by the National Sanitation Foundation. Independent contractor to come and monitor dishwasher and track quarterly to ensure it is reaching proper temp. 12/15/2013 Implemented