Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00117605 Renewal 06/28/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.31(a)Individual #1 was informed of the individual's rights on 12/4/15 and then again on 12/22/16.Each individual, or the individual's parent, guardian or advocate, if appropriate, shall be informed of the individual's rights upon admission and annually thereafter. The individual¿s rights, Voting Rights, and Grievance Procedures will be reviewed and signed each year with the individuals when their annual assessments are completed. During the audit scheduled for 8/8/17, dates of Rights and assessments will be checked. Resident Managers and Program Specialists will schedule assessments and rights reviews to be completed assuring that each meets the regulatory annual requirement. Quarterly chart audits- completed one time every three months by house managers to ensure all necessary items are in individual big books and that all forms are completed correctly and thoroughly. Audits are completed at Manager¿s team meetings under the supervision of the Program Specialists and the Program Director. Deficit areas will be identified at the time audits are completed and any missing items/signatures will be completed at that time. [At least quarterly, for 1 year, the CEO or designee shall review a 10% sample of "SLS Record Audit" forms to ensure individuals' are informed of individual rights, timely. (AS 8/10/17)] 07/31/2017 Implemented
6400.65The bathroom in the basement did not have a window and the mechanical ventilation was not operable.Living areas, recreation areas, dining areas, individual bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms shall be ventilated by at least one operable window or by mechanical ventilation. Ceiling fan was replaced on 6/30/17 by Mark Manson, Maintenance. Mechanical ventilation checks were added to the Program Director Quarterly Checklist and the Maintenance check list to ensure these items are inspected frequently and repairs are made when needed. Any concerns identified via the pre-inspection process can be repaired by the SLS maintenance team. Program Director and Maintenance team will conduct reviews each quarter of the year. Needed repairs will be reported via electronic work ticket and work will be completed immediately. Residential Managers will be made aware of this concern at the August 8, 2017 Manager¿s meeting and it was added to the pre-Inspection Checklist which manager¿s complete one time each month. 07/31/2017 Implemented
6400.106The two most recent furnace inspections were completed on 10/30/15 and 11/16/16.Furnaces shall be inspected and cleaned at least annually by a professional furnace cleaning company. Written documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be kept. SLS Maintenance Director has changed vendors and contracted with a new company, Keep Heating. Keep will conduct furnace inspections on October 23, 2017. Maintenance/IT Director will set up electronic tracking by date to ensure that 2018 inspections occur prior to the 2017 dates, maintaining compliance with the 6400 regulations.Who?When?PPR?Inspections will be scheduled and conducted by Maintenance Director and Keep Heating administration to occur two times in each home, each calendar year. Copies of Furnace System check invoices will be forwarded to Program Director from Maintenance Director for inclusion with annual inspection documents. Program Director and Maintenance Director met on July 28, 2017 to review 6400 regulations to clarify expectations for our residential sites so maintenance has an increased understanding of the requirements. 08/31/2017 Implemented
6400.164(a)Toviaz 8 mg, take 1 tablet by mouth every morning prescribed for Individual #1 was not initialed as administered on 6/2/17 at 8:00AM. 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. Immediately- Managers will review the Steps/Process for medication administration with all staff and include the need to prioritize staff documenting the administration of medication appropriately and immediately. All will review the procedure for reporting blanks on the MAR¿s and how to determine whether a documentation error or medication error has occurred, along with the proper follow-up action for both. This will be completed by the end of August, 2017 at house team meetings. All MAR Discrepancies will be reported to House Manager immediately. Resident Managers will continue to review/monitor MAR¿s weekly. Program Specialist will inspect MAR¿s to confirm the MAR¿s were reviewed by the house manager and to see if any medication errors were noted and resolved. This inspection of the MAR¿s by the Program Specialist will occur at least every other week for eight weeks, and at least monthly thereafter. Managers will follow up with staff regarding any concerns in accordance with the agency disciplinary process immediately upon discovery. Resident Managers will continue to review/monitor MAR¿s weekly, on an ongoing basis, to ensure that all entries are completed and provided in a timely manner. Managers will follow up with staff regarding any concerns following the agency disciplinary process. All completed MAR¿s are turned in to the HealthCare Supervisor at the end of each month for review. Healthcare Supervisor reviews them for completion at the time they are turned in. Program Specialists will oversee MAR reviews by Resident Managers to ensure they are completed. 07/31/2017 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual#1's record did not include a photograph that was dated.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and social security number. (iii) The language or means of communication spoken or understood by the individual and the primary language used in the individual's natural home, if other than English. (ii) The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.(iv) The religious affiliation. (v) The next of kin. (vi) A current, dated photograph.Program Specialists will review this process with Residential managers at the next manager¿s meeting scheduled for August 8, 2017. Managers will be instructed to take an updated photograph of each individual assigned to their homes in December of each year. Program Specialists will make sure to complete updated forms the following year and follow-up each year on or before the date the previous year. All photographs will be labeled with the individual¿s name and the date the photo was taken and filed in Individual big books.Who?Managers will take an updated photograph of each individual each year in December. Program Specialists will review charts when audits are completed to ensure all items are filed and complete. Program Specialists will make sure anything missing from individual charts is replaced if audit indicates something is missing. Managers will continue to conduct quarterly chart audits to ensure necessary paperwork is filed and complete. Resident Managers will make a list of the dates that individual assessments and subsequent photos were taken and send it to Program Specialists. Program Specialists will ensure that all information is updated in individual records at this time. [Immediately, the program specialist or designee shall update Individual #1's record to include a current, dated photograph. Within 60 days of receipt of the plan of correction, the program specialist will audit all individuals' records to ensure all personal information is included. Documentation of audits shall be kept. At least quarterly, for 1 year, the CEO or designee shall review a 10% sample of "SLS Record Audit" forms to ensure all required personal information is included in individuals' records. (AS 8/10/17)](AS 8/10/17) 07/31/2017 Implemented
SIN-00103706 Unannounced Monitoring 10/28/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.33(h)On 10-9-2016, Individual #1 was talking on the telephone to his/her mother in Individual #1's bedroom when Direct Service Worker #1 told Individual #1 "to get off the phone" and that s/he needed to come out of the bedroom and put the telephone on speaker so that the conversation could be monitored by staff persons. Interviews reveal that when Individual #1 is using the telephone s/he is required to have the speaker on the telephone engaged and talk near to the on duty staff persons so the Individual's telephone conversations can be heard by staff persons.An individual has the right to reasonable access to a telephone and the opportunity to receive and make private calls, with assistance when necessary. Immediately, upon receipt of the violation, a memo was sent to all managers, assistant managers and line staff that SLS staff are not to monitor the calls of the individuals we serve and reminding staff about rights to privacy. Memo¿s are to be filed in the memo section of SLS Policy and Procedure Books which each home has a copy of. All staff will be retrained on 6400.33-Rights of the Individual. Residential managers will be trained by the Program Director. Residential Managers will train all other staff via house team meetings. Documentation of attendance will be routed to Program Director and kept on file in Program Director¿s office.[Aforementioned trainings on individual rights shall be completed within 60 days of receipt of the plan of correction and continue at least annually or more often to ensure Individuals are not deprived of their rights and each individual is encouraged to exercise his/her rights. Documentation of all trainings shall be kept. (AS 1/11/17)] 12/08/2016 Implemented
SIN-00096603 Renewal 06/21/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The agency's certificate of compliance expires on 8/10/16. The agency completed a self-assessment of the home on 6/3/16.The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, 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. Upon receipt of the certificate of compliance, Program Director will develop a timeline of tasks to be completed and share with all program staff via manager¿s and assistant manager¿s meetings and email alerts. Program Director will set deadlines for Program Specialists, medical personnel and HR to complete pre-inspection checklists (LICENSING INSPECTION INSTRUMENT SCORESHEET.) The Program Director will track completion of Pre-Inspection checklists and will file in PD office so they will be available to inspectors when they arrive. All Pre Inspection checklists will be completed 3-6 months prior to expiration listed on certificate of compliance. Program Director will assign Program Specialists group homes to inspect.[Between 3 and 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance the Program director shall review all completed self assessment to ensure timely completion. Documentation of reviews shall be kept. (AS 11/8/16)] 09/28/2016 Implemented
6400.112(d)The evacuation time for the fire drill completed 10/15/15 was 2 minutes and 32 seconds. The home does not have extended evacuation time specified in writing by a fire safety expert. 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. Individuals receive Fire safety training upon admission and annually thereafter from a Program Specialist. Monthly Fire Drills serve as an ongoing assessment tool to determine if individuals are able to evacuate safely within the 2 ½ minute mark. If an individual fails to evacuate within the 2 ½ minutes allotted the team will work to determine the reason for the change and make adjustments to accommodate the individual¿s changing needs. The individual will be reeducated about fire safety if deemed necessary and the house staff will be trained on the changes in need for the individual. [(If needed and appropriate, the agency will work with the local Fire Department and secure an extended time for drills.)NOT ACCEPTABLE (AS 11/8/16)] The results of the ongoing assessment and each individual¿s needs are to be summarized on the evacuation plan for each house and within each individual¿s Support Plan completed by the Program Specialist. This information will be documented on the Fire Drill Report Form and turned in to Program Specialists as completed. All agency staff receive fire safety training as part of orientation and annually thereafter. Resident Managers train new employees during in-house orientation on the evacuation procedures for the house, including the individual¿s abilities and need for help as well as the fire system specific to the site. When assigning staff to complete a fire drill they will be provided with guidelines/procedures to complete the drill, the most recent evacuation plan for the site and the procedure for the fire system check for the site. [Fire drills conducted between May, 2016 and August 30, 2016 were completed within the required 2 1/2 minutes. Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, the program specialist(s) shall assess as per regulation 6400.181(e)(8) and train staff in all individuals' ability to evacuate in the event of a fire and identify specific assistance needed. Documentation of training shall be kept. Within 90 days of receipt of the plan of correction, the program specialist(s) shall observe a fire drill at each community home to ensure fire drills are conducted as required including all individuals 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 and documentation is kept as required. Immediately, and monthly for 3 months and then at least quarterly thereafter, the Program director will review a 25% sample of fire drill records to ensure fire drills are conducted and documented as required. Documentation of reviews shall be kept. (AS 11/8/16)] 09/28/2016 Implemented
6400.143(a)Individual #1 refused a dental examination on 2/25/14, 3/6/15 and 3/1/16; there is no documentation in Individual #1's record of continued attempts to train Individual #1 about the need for health care.If an individual refuses routine medical or dental examination or treatment, the refusal and continued attempts to train the individual about the need for health care shall be documented in the individual's record. Document counseling/education regarding importance of medical care/appointments. Counseling will begin after the first appointment refusal. Documentation will be filed with the refusal COCs in the client record. SLS will work closely with referring agencies to ensure that all medical requirements are met prior to admission. [Individual #1 was educated about the need for dental examinations on 8/3/16, the education attempts will continue and be documented as required. Immediately, the CEO shall develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure individuals who refuse medical treatment are trained about the need for health care and attempts are documented and train staff of the policies and procedures. Documentation of trainings shall be kept. (AS 11/8/16)] 09/28/2016 Implemented
6400.181(e)(8)Individual #1's assessment, completed 12/30/15, did not include the ability to evacuate in the event of a fire.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's ability to evacuate in the event of a fire. [(Individuals receive Fire safety training upon admission and annually thereafter from a Program Specialist. Monthly Fire Drills serve as an ongoing assessment tool to determine if individuals are able to evacuate safely within the 2 ½ minute mark. If an individual fails to evacuate within the 2 ½ minutes allotted or the approved time for any house with extended evacuation times as approved by the local fire department the team will work to determine the reason for the change and make adjustments to accommodate the individual¿s changing needs. The individual will be reeducated about fire safety if deemed necessary and the house staff will be trained on the changes in need for the individual. [(If needed and appropriate, the agency will work with the local Fire Department and secure an extended time for drills.) NOT ACCEPTABLE (AS 11/8/16)] The results of the ongoing assessment and each individual¿s needs are to be summarized on the evacuation plan for each house and within each individual¿s Support Plan completed by the Program Specialist.)NOT ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION DOES NOT ADDRESS VIOLATION (AS 11/8/16)] [Individual #1's was assessed in the ability to evacuate in the event of a fire. Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, the program specialist(s) shall review all individuals' assessment to ensure all individual are assessed in the ability to evacuate in the event of a fire. Within 60 days of receipt of the plan of correction and at least quarterly thereafter, the Program Director shall review a 25% sample of individual assessments to ensure they are completed with all required information including the individuals' ability to evacuate in the event of a fire. Documentation of reviews shall be kept. (AS 11/8/16)] 09/28/2016 Implemented
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