Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00218726 Renewal 01/23/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)The bathroom closet in section A was open and not locked which contained poisonous materials. Dish detergent was not locked and was sitting on the sink area in the kitchen. The supervisor 's office left unlocked which had several containers with poisonous materials inside of them. The bathroom closet in section C was open and not locked which contained poisonous materials.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. Supervisors will complete daily rounds in respective homes to ensure chemicals are properly secured. 03/16/2023 Implemented
6400.64(a)The bathroom in section A had a strong sewage odor. The exhaust fan cover in the bathroom had excessive dust build-up around the opening. A small refrigerator in a storage room was dirty with residue consistent with old food particles.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. A housekeeping checklist has been developed that managers will ensure is used by all housekeeping staff; Implementation of this checklist will be checked minimally, once/month. 04/30/2023 Implemented
6400.64(b)The building had a smell consistent with sewage throughout the building. There were small flying insects in at least five different rooms in various places throughout the building, predominately in the bathrooms and kitchen bathroom. The agency has placed an work order to address possible sewage malfunction.There may not be evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the home. Drains will be clean quarterly by central housekeeping.. 03/08/2023 Implemented
6400.65The bathroom exhaust fan in section D and E was inoperable.Living areas, recreation areas, dining areas, individual bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms shall be ventilated by at least one operable window or by mechanical ventilation. 3/16/2023 Last year we implemented a plan to address the environmental citations. As a result of this plan, we had about a 35% decrease in physical plant citations. We will continue with the same plan as indicated below. Three times per year an unannounced walk through/inspection will be conducted in all licensed homes by a Residential Director and/or Assistant Vice President of Residential Program. A plan of correction along with a compliance score sheet will be issued to the building manager who will have 30 days to respond and correct all areas that are not in compliance with regulatory standards. The scores will be used to develop a performance improvement plan for the assigned Residential Manager. Residential Directors will not complete unannounced inspection in their assigned programs. 03/16/2023 Implemented
6400.67(a)The toilet was continuously running in the same bathroom in section E. The sensory room in section E had a bed like product which one of the legs needed repair. There was a furniture drawer in the dining area that was broken.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Last year we implemented a plan to address the environmental citations. As a result of this plan, we had about a 35% decrease in physical plant citations. We will continue with the same plan as indicated below. Three times per year an unannounced walk through/inspection will be conducted in all licensed homes by a Residential Director and/or Assistant Vice President of Residential Program. A plan of correction along with a compliance score sheet will be issued to the building manager who will have 30 days to respond and correct all areas that are not in compliance with regulatory standards. The scores will be used to develop a performance improvement plan for the assigned Residential Manager. Residential Directors will not complete unannounced inspection in their assigned programs. 03/16/2023 Implemented
6400.72(b)There was a broken bracket on the kitchen screen door. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. Last year we implemented a plan to address the environmental citations. As a result of this plan, we had about a 35% decrease in physical plant citations. We will continue with the same plan as indicated below. Three times per year an unannounced walk through/inspection will be conducted in all licensed homes by a Residential Director and/or Assistant Vice President of Residential Program. A plan of correction along with a compliance score sheet will be issued to the building manager who will have 30 days to respond and correct all areas that are not in compliance with regulatory standards. The scores will be used to develop a performance improvement plan for the assigned Residential Manager. Residential Directors will not complete unannounced inspection in their assigned programs. 03/16/2023 Implemented
6400.76(a)There was a toilet in hallway bathroom A not bolted to the floor. There was a broken drawer in the cabinet located in the seating area of the dinning room Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. Last year we implemented a plan to address the environmental citations. As a result of this plan, we had about a 35% decrease in physical plant citations. We will continue with the same plan as indicated below. Three times per year an unannounced walk through/inspection will be conducted in all licensed homes by a Residential Director and/or Assistant Vice President of Residential Program. A plan of correction along with a compliance score sheet will be issued to the building manager who will have 30 days to respond and correct all areas that are not in compliance with regulatory standards. The scores will be used to develop a performance improvement plan for the assigned Residential Manager. Residential Directors will not complete unannounced inspection in their assigned programs. 03/16/2023 Implemented
6400.142(e)On the 4/28/2022 dental appointment for individual 1, the recommended next visit was due in 10/2022, however an appointment was not completed. · A dental appointment for individual 3 was conducted on 2/23/21 and 4/19/2022, with each appointment the dentist recommended a 6-month follow-up. However, it was not completed.Follow-up dental work indicated by the examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed.Starting on 2/17/23, Penn Dental agreed to upload dental examinations daily into the individual's electronic health record. A member of the individual's treatment team will track the individual's appointments to coordinate dental care. 05/01/2023 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual 1 did not have a review completed every three months, documentation noted the following dates: 2/9/2022, 3/9/22, 3/31/22, 5/25/2022, 11/18/2022 and the last review was conducted on 9/15/2022. There was no 12/2022 review in the record at the time of the review.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes to document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.Schedule a monthly provider meeting with all the psychiatry providers to discuss related issues to address the barriers and improve documentation. 04/01/2023 Implemented
SIN-00199976 Renewal 01/31/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(e)Sleep drills were not provided or available for 20 Meadowood.A fire drill shall be held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. Sleep drills were failed to be completed for Heatherwood building. Compliance and Licensing Department reviewed all drills for the past year and confirmed all had been completed as required. 03/01/2022 Implemented
SIN-00183419 Renewal 02/08/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)Individual#3 has a recliner in the room that is torn on both arms showing the underside of the leather surface.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. On February 11, 2021 Residential Manager, Ronda Durant Parker discarded the reclining chair. The resident's mother purchased a new reclining chair on February 21, 2021. 05/31/2021 Implemented
6400.80(a)There was a three-tier rolling tray outside the building blocking the pathway. The tray was determined to be broken and left there awaiting trash removal. Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. On February 11, 2021 the rolling tray was removed from the pathway and placed in the dumpster by Residential Manager, Ronda Durant Parker. On March 17, 2021 Supervision took place with the Residential Manager and it was discussed and reviewed that pantry staff should be placing all items in the dumpster and not outside of the dumpster as this can be hazardous. 05/31/2021 Implemented
6400.81(k)(5)There is a large beanbag in Individual#1's bedroom that blocks the closet from opening and therefore impedes access to personal items. Individual#2's bedroom chair blocks half of the closet, which impedes access to personal items.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: Closet or wardrobe space with clothing racks and shelves accessible to the individual. The Residential Manager and the Resident found another space for the bean bag to be placed within the bedroom on February 11, 2021. 05/31/2021 Implemented
6400.141(c)(10)At time of inspection, individual#4's 1/1/21 physical stated the individual was not free from communicable disease. An amended physical was submitted during inspection on 2/10/21, updating the status to free of communicable diseases. The individual's communicable disease status was unclear or unknown in provider records for over a month. Individual#5's 8/4/20 physical did not state the individual's communicable disease status. An amended physical submitted during inspection on 2/10/21 cleared the individual of communicable diseases. The indvidual's communicable disease status was unclear or unknown in provider records for six monthsThe physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that must be taken if the individual has a communicable disease, to prevent spread of the disease to other individuals. The current problems have already been corrected by the providers. The communicable disease statements that were omitted, were subsequently added by the provider 03/01/2021 Implemented
SIN-00156312 Renewal 04/29/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.141(b)Individual #18's annual physical exam dated 4/3/19 was not signed and dated by the physician.The physical examination shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant. Review of mandatory signature after completion of physical examination by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant will be discussed at the next provider meeting scheduled on 7/15/19. 07/15/2019 Implemented
6400.141(c)(6)Individual 17's most current Tuberculin skin screening was done on 2/11/17The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for individuals 1 year of age or older; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. Eileen Fox, Systems Analyst, updated the Annual Physical Exam report to include immunizations, screening tests, and laboratory tests reviewed and recommendations made as needed under the PE 1 section. PCP is now able to add his recommendations as indicated. (attachment #3) 07/08/2019 Implemented
6400.141(c)(7)The last date Individual #17 received a gynecological exam was on 9/21/99The physical examination shall include: A gynecological examination including a breast examination and a Pap test for women 18 years of age or older, unless there is documentation from a licensed physician recommending no or less frequent gynecological examinations. Physician order on chart dated 7/25/2014 stating 'client unable to tolerate GYN exams - no routine exam - minimal to no risk for cervical cancer.' Physician order attached. (attachment #2) 07/08/2019 Implemented
6400.141(c)(8)There was no documentation to show that Individual #17 received a mammogram exam.The physical examination shall include: A mammogram for women at least every 2 years for women 40 through 49 years of age and at least every year for women 50 years of age or older. Date of birth 4/15/1981. Due for Mammogram in 40th birthday year of 2021. Face sheet attached. (attachment #1) 07/08/2019 Implemented
SIN-00133740 Renewal 02/12/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.213(1)(i)The photo in Individual #1's record was taken on 6/13/14.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. Client no longer resides at Woods Services, she is at Brian¿s House. Brian¿s House will be reminded to take client photographs every 5 years to be in compliance with the regulation. (attached picture) 02/27/2018 Implemented
6400.240(b)The dishwasher in the home was rinsing at 172 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. A work order was submitted on 2/15/18 by the Residential Director to repair the dishwasher. Woods Maintenance Department came out on 2/16/18 to repair the dishwasher and it reached 181 degrees (attachment #1). Residential Manager and or Supervisor will complete monthly water temperature checks of the residence to ensure no areas of non-compliance. These will be turned in and reviewed by the Residential Director. 02/16/2018 Implemented
SIN-00108182 Renewal 02/06/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.46(f)Staff person #2's most recent fire safety training was completed on 11/18/15.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals 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, smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff persons smoke at the home, the use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification of the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered. Staff person #2 is signed up to receive the missing fire safety training on 4/21/17. Staff person #2 was verbally reminded that fire safety training needs to be completed within 365 days to ensure compliance with regulations. Going forward the Director, Case Management is making training a reoccurring agenda item for her monthly Program Specialist meetings. She will remind her staff at those meetings who is due the following month and monitor to ensure compliance. 04/21/2017 Implemented
6400.46(i)Staff person #2's most recent First Aid and CPR training was completed on 11/18/15.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 person #2 is signed up to receive the missing CPR and First Aid training on 4/21/17. Staff person #2 was verbally reminded that CPR and First Aid training needs to be completed within 365 days to ensure compliance with regulations. Going forward the Director, Case Management is making training a reoccurring agenda item for her monthly Program Specialist meetings. She will remind her staff at those meetings who is due the following month and monitor to ensure compliance. 04/21/2017 Implemented
6400.62(a)The closet in bathroom #9 had Degree deodorant, moisture barrier cream unlocked. The closet in bathroom #2 had Degree deodorant unlocked. The closet in bathroom #46 had Degree deodorant, moisture barrier cream, and Kleenex antibacterial foam skin cleanser unlocked. The closet in bathroom #39 had poisons including personal hygiene products and Coppertone sunscreen unlocked.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals.Locks were installed in the bathrooms by the Woods maintenance department. (see attachment) The Residential manager or designee will complete monthly environmental inspection of the residence to ensure areas are in compliance. Any issues of non compliance noted will be forwarded to the Residential Director who will follow up with the Woods maintenance department. 02/21/2017 Implemented
6400.110(f) Individual #3 cannot hear the alarm, and bathrooms #2, #9, and #46 did not have strobe lights. If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the smoke detector or fire alarm system, all smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be equipped so that each person with a hearing impairment will be alerted in the event of a fire. A proposal was sent out to replace the strobes in Heatherwood in 4 wing bathrooms and the kitchen bathrooms. (see attachment) The projected date of completion is 4/5/17. It was found that the bathrooms were remodeled and during the remodeling the strobes were removed for painting and never put back up. Going forward, the Residential Manager will ensure that all strobes are replaced or put back up during any remodeling efforts if taking down by notifying the Fire Safety Manager. 04/05/2017 Implemented
6400.141(c)(14) Individual #2's annual physical examination dated 8/10/16 did not contain information pertinent to diagnosis in case of an emergency.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The Nursing department revised the physical form to include information pertinent to diagnosis or treatment in case of an emergency. As new physicals are completed, the new form will be utilized. (see attachment) 02/13/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(14)Individual #1's annual assessment dated 10/17/16 did not document the individual's ability to swim. The assessment must include the following information:The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: The individual's knowledge of water safety and ability to swim. Individual #1's assessment was revised to include her ability to swim. (see attachment) Swimming abilities will be clearly stated in the residential assessments going forward. 02/23/2017 Implemented
6400.186(b)Individual #1's three month ISP review dated 12/1/15-2/29/16 was not signed by the program specialist.The program specialist and individual shall sign and date the ISP review signature sheet upon review of the ISP. The program specialist signed the ISP review on 4/4/17. (see attachment) Going forward, the Program Specialist will submit the assessment to either the Director of Program Coordination or the Program Planning Coordinator who will review and ensure that the assessment is signed prior to it being sent to the records department. 04/04/2017 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual #2's record did not document hair color, eye color or identifying marks. 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.Individual #2's assessment was revised on 4/3/17 to include hair color, eye color and identifying marks. (see attachment) This information will be included in all residential assessments going forward. 04/03/2017 Implemented
Article X.1007Woods Services is required to maintain criminal history checks and hiring policies for the hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) (35 P.S. § 10225.101 - 10225.5102) and its regulations (6 Pa. Code Ch. 15). Staff person #1's hire date of 9/30/16 and their criminal history check was completed after on 10/4/16.When, after investigation, the department is satisfied that the applicant or applicants for a license are responsible persons, that the place to be used as a facility is suitable for the purpose, is appropriately equipped and that the applicant or applicants and the place to be used as a facility meet all the requirements of this act and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, it shall issue a license and shall keep a record thereof and of the application.Although the clearance was not processed until 10/4/16, staff person #1 was in orientation at that time and never had contact with any of the individuals served at Woods. Their Childline clearance and FBI clearance both came back prior to their start with working with individuals and indicated that they did not have a record. In the future all criminal history checks will be completed prior to the date of hire for all new staff. 03/31/2017 Implemented
SIN-00070552 Initial review 10/15/2014 Compliant - Finalized