Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00228302 Renewal 07/24/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.111(b)Individual #2's most recent physical completed on 10/21/22 was not dated by the physician.The physical examination documentation shall be signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or certified physician's assistant.On 7/24/23, Program Specialist/Site Supervisor reached out to Individual #2's physician via phone and sent a letter via FAX requesting the necessary corrections. On 7/27/23, Program Specialist/Site Supervisor spoke with physician's secretary and the physician made the corrections to Individual #2's physical. The physical, dated by the physician, was received by Program Specialist/Site Supervisor on 7/27/23. (Attachment #1 includes letter to physician's office and corrected physical.) 07/27/2023 Implemented
2380.111(c)(1)Individual #2's most recent physical completed on 10/21/22 indicated the lifetime medical history was attached. However, the attached medical history was not completed until February 2023.The physical examination shall include: A review of previous medical history.Individual #2 was not due for their physical until March 2023, however, had one completed in October 2022. When Program Specialist/Site Supervisor sent the physical reminder letter in February 2023, Individual #2's family had the physician complete the lifetime medical paperwork based on the 10/21/22 physical because insurance would not cover another exam, however, the physician dated it when the paperwork was completed (2/16/23). Program Specialist/Site Supervisor will review all individuals' physicals to ensure that physical and lifetime medical history dates match. 08/03/2023 Implemented
2380.113(a)Staff # 1, 3, and 4's physicals do not include needed information. We are unable to determine if a general exam occurred due to lack of info provided on the form. The physicals are signed however are not dated by the signature and it is unclear who signed the physicals as the person's printed name is nowhere on the form. Furthermore, licensing is unable to determine the credentials of who signed the physical form due to lack of information on the form.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 persons, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter.Avenues Human Resources Manager/People Operations Strategic Partner will be responsible for correcting violations. We will require the Avenues' company physical exam form (Attachment #4) to be completed by all testing agencies for new hires and existing employees. This issue has been communicated/fixed immediately following licensing by ensuring all testing sites are aware of what is needed for regulation compliance. 07/28/2023 Implemented
2380.113(c)(2)The TB tests reviewed for staff #1, 3, and 4 were read by certified medical assistant and not a licensed physician, CRNP, RN, LPN, or physician's assistant as stated in the regulations.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing with negative results every 2 years; or, if the tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest X-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse instead of a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or certified physician's assistant.Avenues Human Resources Manager/People Operations Strategic Partner will be responsible for correcting violations. We will require the Avenues' company TB Test form (Attachment #5) to be completed by all testing agencies for new hires and existing employees. This issue has been communicated/fixed immediately following licensing by ensuring all testing sites are aware of what is needed for regulation compliance. 07/28/2023 Implemented
2380.181(a)Individual #1's admission date was 11/16/23 and the new admission assessment was completed on 1/18/23; therefore, the initial assessment was completed 63 calendar days after admission instead of within the required 60 days.Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.Individual #1 attended program only one day per week and since day 60 fell on a weekend, Program Specialist/Site Supervisor waited until the next scheduled day to complete the initial assessment. Program Specialist/Site Supervisor was retrained regarding assessment requirements (Attachment #6). (They had incorrectly assumed the individual needed to be attending program on the day the assessment was completed.) Individual #1's annual assessment will be completed before 1/18/24. Program Specialist/Site Supervisor checked assessment dates for all other individuals, and everyone was completed within the required time frame. 08/03/2023 Implemented
2380.181(e)(9)For individual #1's most recent assessment completed on 1/18/23 did not address the individual's disability, functional, and medical limitations.The assessment must include the following information: Documentation of the individual¿s disability, including functional and medical limitations.Program Specialist/Site Supervisor added an addendum to Individual #1's assessment (Attachment #8) to address disability, functional, and medical limitations. 08/03/2023 Implemented
2380.181(e)(12)The most recent assessment dated 1/18/23 for individual #1 did not address recommendations for the individual. The most recent assessment dated 1/4/23 for individual #2 did not address recommendations for the individual.The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, vocational programming and competitive community-integrated employment.Program Specialist/Site Supervisor added an addendum to Individual #1 and Individual #2's assessments (Attachments #8 & #9) to address recommendations for specific areas of training, vocational programming, and competitive community-integrated employment. 08/03/2023 Implemented
2380.129(a)Staff #3 had medication administration training on 2/4/22 and not again until 2/16/23, outside of the annual timeframe.A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medication administration course, including the course renewal requirements, may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 2380.122 (relating to medication administration).Staff #3 stopped passing medications immediately and was enrolled to retake the medication administration course. Program Specialist/Site Supervisor and Avenues Staff Development Specialist have reviewed all other staff medication administration paperwork and practicums and those out of compliance have stopped administering medications and will retake the entire course. 08/03/2023 Implemented
2380.183(a)(3)For individual #1 and #2's most recent annual ISP meetings no direct care staff were in attendance at the meetings.The individual plan shall be developed by an interdisciplinary team, including the following: The individual's direct care staff persons.Due to staffing, community participation outings, and/or preference of the individuals to not attend their ISP meetings, etc. direct care staff did not attend. Some may have attended for a brief period, but did not sign the signature sheet. In the future, Program Specialist/Site Supervisor will schedule ISP meetings when direct care staff are able to attend. 08/03/2023 Implemented
SIN-00208623 Renewal 07/25/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.32(b)(4)Staff person #2 was promoted to program specialist on 2/21/22. The agency did not request or review Staff person #2's degree or transcript qualifications until 7/26/22, when they were requested during the onsite inspection then subsequently issued and printed on 7/26/22.The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the facility, including the following: Compliance with this chapter.When it was discovered that Staff person #2's degree/transcript was missing from the personnel file, a transcript was obtained online, printed, and filed on 7/26/22. Although the transcript was not present, HR manager stated that it was reviewed prior to the promotion. 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.91(a)Individual #1's current, 10/18/21 fire safety training did not include training on responsibilities during fire drills and evacuation procedures. According to documentation produced, Individual #1 only received training on the designated meeting place, exit routes and general fire safety training. Individual #2's current, 4/22/22 fire safety training did not include training on responsibilities during fire drills and evacuation procedures.An individual shall be instructed in the individual's primary language or mode of communication, upon initial admission and reinstructed annually in general firesafety, 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 facility.While the necessary information was covered during the trainings, it was not reflected on the training reports. Initial and Annual Fire Safety training reports were revised to include all necessary information including general fire safety, evacuation procedures/exit routes, responsibilities during fire drills, designated meeting place, and smoking procedures. (Attachments #1 and #2). 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(1)Individual #2's current, 3/31/22 physical examination record did not include an assessment of their medical history, current and past. The record stated, "cerebral palsy," but did not include their medical history or other current, medical diagnoses. According to their record, the individual is non-weight bearing, requires repositioning in their wheelchair every 2 hours, has a history of febrile seizures, gets blotchy all over their face when exited, requires a two person lift assist, needs briefs changed on a regular schedule daily as they do not utilize the toilet, uses an adaptive cup to drink, is at high risk for choking, requires supervision and proper positioning during meals, takes MiraLAX daily to prevent constipation, wears corrective bifocal lenses, and wears sunshades due to sensitivity to sunlight.The physical examination shall include: A review of previous medical history.A letter was faxed to Individual #2's physician requesting current and past medical history on 8/8/22. (Attachment #3) A completed medical history was returned on 8/8/22. (Attachment #4) 08/08/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(4)REPEAT from 9/1/21 annual inspection: Individual #1's current, 7/19/22 physical examination record does not include current vision and hearing screening results, or deferment from a physician. The fields were left blank. Additionally, their vision was marked as normal however, the attached lifetime medical history document states Individual #1 suffers from visual impairment and is diagnosed with strabismus, compound astigmatism and poor night vision. Individual #2's current, 3/31/22 physical examination record did not include current vision and hearing screening results, or deferment from a physician. The fields were left blank. Additionally, their vision was marked as normal however, their record states Individual #2 wears corrective bifocal lenses, wears sunshades due to sensitivity to sunlight, and sees their optometrist yearly. The results of their most recent optometrist examination were not included with the physical examination record.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening, as recommended by the physician.A letter was faxed to Individual #1's physician on 8/8/22 requesting vision and hearing screening results. An updated physical was not received, so the letter was re-faxed on 8/17/22. (Attachment #6) A letter was faxed to Individual #2's physician on 8/8/22, requesting current vision and hearing screening results. Updated physical, including results, was received on 8/8/22. (Attachment #7) 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(7)REPEAT from 9/1/21 annual inspection: Individual #1's current, 7/19/22 physical examination record does not include their health maintenance needs. The field was left blank. Individual #2's current, 3/31/22 physical examination record did not include a review of their medications or medication regimen. The record stated "see list" but a list was not included or attached to the examination record.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals.A letter was faxed to Individual #1's physician on 8/8/22 requesting health maintenance needs. An updated physical was not received, so the letter was re-faxed on 8/17/22. (Attachment #6) A letter was faxed to Individual #2's physician requesting his medication regimen on 8/8/22. A list of medications was received the same day. (Attachment #4) 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(9)REPEAT from 9/1/21 annual inspection: Individual #2's current, 3/31/22 physical examination record did not include a complete list of their allergies. The physical examination record stated they were allergic to Bactrim and Morphine. Their emergency information form in their record stated Individual #2 was allergic to Bactrim, Pediazole, sulfa drugs, and Rondex.The physical examination shall include: Allergies or contraindicated medication.A letter was faxed to Individual #2's physician on 8/8/22 requesting a list of allergies. An updated physical/list of allergies was received the same day (Attachments #4 and #7). 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)REPEAT from 9/1/21 annual inspection: Individual #1's current, 7/19/22 physical examination record does not include information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The field was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.A letter was faxed to Individual #1's physician on 8/8/22 requesting medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. No updated physical was received, so the letter was re-faxed on 8/17/22. 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(11)REPEAT from 9/1/21 annual inspection: Individual #1's current, 7/19/22 physical examination record does not include dietary recommendations. The field for this indicated dietary needs were, "n/a", or not applicable. However according to their current individual plan, Individual #1 is nearly edentulous, softer foods are best, they cannot chew the tougher cuts of meat, they will not eat anything hard, and their doctor recommends food to be cut into half inch pieces or smaller.The physical examination shall include: Special instructions for an individual's diet.Program specialist faxed a letter to Individual #1's physician on 8/8/22, requesting an updated physical with dietary recommendations completed. No updated physical was received, so the letter was re-faxed on 8/17/22. 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iv)Individual #2's record did not include their religious affiliation. The field for this on their emergency information document in their record was left blank. The rest of their record did not include this information.Each individual¿s record must include the following information: Personal information including: Religious affiliation.Program Specialist contacted Individual #2's father to get religious affiliation. Information was documented on Emergency Information form. (Attachment #8) 08/04/2022 Implemented
2380.181(a)Individual #1's 2/11/21 and 1/28/22 assessments are almost entirely verbatim to each other; therefore, not reflecting an assessment of the individual's current level of abilities and needs and any progress or regression of those skills over the previous 365 days. An example of the verbatim content: the lifetime medical history document attached to each assessment, "created" on 2/4/21 and 1/28/22 by agency staff, both state Individual #1 is a 44-year-old adult.Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.Program specialist who completed the 2021 and 2022 assessments is no longer employed by the agency. New program specialist was instructed to assess each individual yearly and update current abilities and needs to reflect any progress or decline. Future assessments will not be cut and pasted. 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.36(a)Documentation produced for Staff person #2's current, 11/3/21 fire safety training did not include training in training on the facility-specific meeting place and evacuation procedures, responsibilities during fire evacuations/drills, the use of smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification to the local fire department. Documentation produced for Staff person #4's 10/18/21 fire safety training didn't include training in evacuation procedures, responsibilities, the meeting place, smoking safety, use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification of the local fire department. Staff person #4's 10/28/20 fire safety training didn't include training in the meeting place, the use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification to the local fire department. These elements were missing from documented content discussed during the trainings. Staff person #3's fire safety training record states "fire safety at avenues" as the content included in the training. The record does not indicate that all components of 2380.36(a) were included in the training.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 facility, the use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification o the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered.While training in the areas indicated took place, it was not reflected on the staff training reports. Reports were updated to encompass all required areas including general fire safety, evacuation procedures, responsibilities, designated meeting place, smoking safety procedures, use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification of local fire department as soon as possible. (Attachment #9) 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.37(a)The annual training kept for Staff person #1 did not include content, training source for some training topics listed, and copies of any certificates received. The name of the fire safety video, creator of said video, and specific content within the video of Staff person #2's 3/30/21 and 11/2/21 fire safety training was not documented and kept. The documentation stated the training was a "fire safety movie" and "fire safety video." Staff person #4's 10/18/21 fire safety training also didn't include the name of the instructor(s), content of training, or name of video watched if completed. The content and training source for all of Staff person #2's 2022 and 2021 trainings was not provided. Examples include: the source for a lot of trainings listed as "self-read" but they were topics and titles of web-based trainings provided on the ODP website conducted/created by specific trainers. Staff person #2's 2022 trainings only listed the title of a training topic, or acronym of a training topic, but did not include the content of the training. An example was a documented, "ECP and HCP" trainings where the source listed was "self-read." Staff person #2's individual support plan (ISP) training that was self-read in 2021 and 2022 doesn't indicate if it was the most current ISP or the date of which ISP they read. Their 5/20/21 training in confidentiality and HIPAA stated a power point, handout, and activity was completed as part of the training but the content of those items wasn't produced. The name of the trainer for Staff person #3's individual plan trainings was not kept. Their training record indicating individual-specific training came from an ISP but their record doesn't indicate who the trainer was that trained Staff person #3 on individual-specific information prior to working with the individuals. The training source for Staff person #3's trainings was not kept for: exposure control plan/hazard communication, quality management plan, dysphagia, railroad crossings, winter driving safety, standard precautions, and defensive driving for example. Their record only indicated the trainings were "video" or "self-read."Records or orientation and training, including the training source, content, dates, length of training, copies of certificates received and persons attending, shall be kept.Staff person #1's training records will be updated to include a comprehensive training record including date, title, source, and length of training, as well as individual training reports that also include content and certificates. All content from trainings completed in program will be kept in a master file for review. 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.39(c)(6)An in-person training component was not provided to the individual-specific trainings for Staff person #2 and #3 in 2022 and 2021. According to their training record, trainings on individual specific plans and protocols, that included behavior support plans, were self-read documents and a trainer did not conduct the trainings.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.Program staff training reports were updated to include program specialist/supervisor as the instructor for ISP, SEEN plans, seizure protocols, etc. Behavior specialists will do individual trainings for anyone with a behavior plan. (Attachment #10) 08/17/2022 Implemented
2380.126(a)(13)The name of the staff person who administered medications to Individual #3 at 2pm on 1/21/22, 3/18/22, and 4/29/22 was not recorded on the individual's medication administration record.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name and initials of the person administering the medication.Staff person in question will receive re-training on Lesson 8 of the medication administration training, "Documentation," which references the signature list/central record. 09/01/2022 Implemented
2380.129(a)Staff person #4 was certified via the agency's medication administration trainer to administer medications to individuals on 3/12/21 and not again until 3/15/22, outside the annual time frame. Staff person #2 was due for recertification of their annual medication administration training in 1/10/21. The facility was closed until 2/8/21 and Staff person #2 did not return to work until 7/6/21. Upon reopening and returning to program, Staff person #2 did not complete two additional medication administration observations and one practice activity for each type of documentation within 60 days of the annual practicum anniversary date. Staff person #2 didn't complete the 3 required observations until 7/9/21, their record does not indicate when the practice activity mar was completed, and their record does not include a practice activity observation.A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medication administration course, including the course renewal requirements, may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 2380.122 (relating to medication administration).Staff person #4's original certification date was 3/14/2018, therefore her annual practicum was due by 3/14/2022, not 3/12/22 as stated above. Staff person #4 called off on 3/14/22, therefore her practicum was completed when she returned on 3/15/22. 08/17/2022 Implemented
SIN-00192183 Renewal 09/01/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.111(c)(3)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include immunizations.The physical examination shall include: Immunizations as recommended by the United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including immunizations, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with immunizations attached. (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(4)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include vision and hearing screenings.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening, as recommended by the physician.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including vision and hearing screenings, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with vision and hearing assessment included (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(6)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include the statement of whether or not the individual was free from communicable diseases.The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that shall be taken if the individual has a serious communicable disease as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, to prevent the spread of the disease to other individuals.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including free from communicable disease statement, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with free from communicable disease noted. (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(7)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include information pertaining to health maintenance, blood work, medication regimen.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including medication regimen, necessary blood work, and health maintenance needs, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with required information documented. (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(8)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include information pertaining to physical limitations.The physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including physical limitations, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with no limitations noted (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(9)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include information pertaining to allergies/contraindicated meds.The physical examination shall include: Allergies or contraindicated medication.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including any allergies or contraindicated medications, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with no allergies or contraindicated medications noted (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include information pertaining to info in case of an emergency. Individual #2's most recent annual physical dated 5/20/21 did not address information pertinent to treat/diagnose in the event of an emergency. This section was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including information pertaining to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with this section completed. Individual #2's physician was also contacted by phone to have this section completed on her physical, and it was returned on 9/3/21, with the section completed. (Attachment #3) 09/09/2021 Implemented
2380.111(c)(11)Individual #1's most recent annual physical dated 8/16/21 did not include information pertaining to special diet instructions.The physical examination shall include: Special instructions for an individual's diet.Individual #1's physician was contacted on 9/2/21 by Program Specialist and an Avenues' physical form containing all required information, including special diet instructions, was FAXed to the office to be completed. Physical form was completed on 9/7/21 and returned on 9/9/21, with N/A listed for any special diet instructions. (Attachment #1). 09/09/2021 Implemented
SIN-00177239 Renewal 09/24/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.53(a)Eleven individuals who attend the program are assessed by the agency to be unsafe around poisonous substances. During the 9/24/2020 annual inspection, alcohol swabs and alcohol prep pads that contained labels to contact poison control center if ingested, were found unlocked and accessible in the first aid kits in the first aid room.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals, when not in use.Alcohol swabs and alcohol prep pads were removed from first aid kit and locked in locked black cabinet in program room the day of licensing. No poisonous substances will be kept in unlocked first aid kit. Safety Committee representative will check the first aid kit monthly. 09/24/2020 Implemented
2380.59(b)The running water from the drink cooler in the program area was accessible to individuals and measured 160.3 degrees Fahrenheit.Hot water temperatures in areas accessible to individuals may not exceed 120°F.Hot water was turned off on the back of the water cooler the day of licensing and will remain off. 09/24/2020 Implemented
2380.72(a)The front walkway to the entrance of the program, contained many sticks and leaves on the walkway, and bushes hanging into the path of the walkway, creating hazardous walking conditions.Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards.Lawn service was at the building mowing grass the day of licensing. Front walkway was swept and cleaned and bushes were cut the following day. Site Supervisor will add cleaning of the walkway to the list of daily cleaning tasks. (Attachment #1) 09/25/2020 Implemented
2380.83(a)The written emergency evacuation procedure did not include the individual's responsibilities during the event of an emergency evacuation situation.There shall be written emergency evacuation procedures that include individual and staff responsibilities, means of transportation, an emergency shelter location and an evacuation diagram specifying directions for egress in the event of an emergency.Emergency evacuation plan was updated by Site Supervisor/Program Specialist to include individual's responsibilities in case of an emergency. (Attachment #2) 09/25/2020 Implemented
2380.84The agency opened the program on 5/1/2019. At the time of the 9/24/2020 annual inspection, the only documented fire safety inspection of the building by a fire safety expert was completed on 4/17/18 and not again since then, outside the annual time frame requirement.The facility shall have an annual onsite firesafety inspection by a firesafety expert. Documentation of the date, source and results of the firesafety inspection shall be kept.Fire Safety and a building inspection were completed on 4/12/19, however, a letter of documenting the inspection was not received. Another inspection was scheduled for 3/27/20, however, the program was closed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The program reopened on 6/15/20. A building inspection and fire safety training are scheduled for 10/28/20 and a letter documenting that will be completed and filed by the Site Supervisor/Program Specialist (Attachment #3). Site Supervisor/Program Specialist will ensure that an inspection and the necessary paperwork are completed yearly thereafter. 10/08/2020 Implemented
2380.91(a)Individual #2 received instruction on general fire safety and its requirements on 5/1/19 and not again until 7/17/2020, outside the annual time frame requirement. The individual returned to the program on 6/15/2020. Individual #1 received instruction on general fire safety and its requirements on 7/1/19 and not again until 7/17/2020, even after returning to the program on 6/16/2020..An individual shall be instructed in the individual's primary language or mode of communication, upon initial admission and reinstructed annually in general firesafety, 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 facility.Site Supervisor/Program Specialist will ensure that individuals who return to program after COVID 19 will receive fire safety training on their first day back to program. All individuals will also receive annual fire safety training at the time of the annual inspection on 10/28/20. 10/15/2020 Implemented
2380.115(1)The written emergency medical plan did not include the hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency.The facility shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: The hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency.Site Supervisor/Program Specialist updated the program's emergency medical plan to include the hospital that will be used in case of an emergency, both at the facility and in the community. (Attachment #4) 09/25/2020 Implemented
2380.173(1)(ii)Individual #2's record does not include his weight. His client information sheet updated in 2018 stated he was 420 pounds. However, his 6/28/19 physical examination states that he is 344 pounds. There is no evidence of his weight for 2020.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.Individual #2's physical was completed on 8/4/20 and received by Site Supervisor/Program Specialist on 10/1/20. 2020 physical states a weight of 421 lbs. (Attachment #5) 10/01/2020 Implemented
2380.173(1)(v)Individual #2's record did not include a current photograph at the time of the 9/24/2020 inspection. The photograph in his record was last updated in June 2018.Each individual¿s record must include the following information: Personal information including: A current, dated photograph.Individual #2 has not yet had his picture retaken because of another closure of the program due to COVID 19. The program is set to reopen tomorrow, 10/16/20, and Site Supervisor/Program Specialist will take updated photos of all individuals who are attending within one week. 10/23/2020 Implemented
2380.174(b)Agency program specialist, Staff person #2, confirmed during the 9/24/2020 annual inspection that Individual #2's most recent physical examination record from the individual's most recent, July 2020 physical examination was not kept at the facility. Individual #2 has been back in attendance at the facility since 6/15/2020.The most current copies of record information required in §  2380.173(2)¿(11) shall be kept at the facility.Individual #2's physical was completed on 8/4/20 (it was late due to the COVID 19 pandemic), however, his family did not get the paperwork completed at the time of the physical. Site Supervisor/Program Specialist sent necessary paperwork to the doctor and it was received completed on 10/1/20. (Attachment #5) 10/01/2020 Implemented
2380.181(a)Individual #2's 5/14/2020 assessment was an exact copy of his 5/16/19 assessment. Therefore, the agency did not complete an assessment of the individual's current health and safety needs, abilities, and skills as none of the information included in the 2020 assessment listed current information. The agency was closed from March 2020 until 6/15/2020. Upon returning to program, the agency did not re-assess the individual and his needs or complete an updated assessment. Individual #1's current, 8/27/2020 assessment doesn't include a substantive review of Individual #1's current needs, skills, and abilities completed on an annual basis.Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.Site Supervisor/Program Specialist revised assessment form to meet licensing requirements and address current health and safety needs, abilities, and skills. Individuals #1 and #2 had new assessments completed by Site Supervisor/Program Specialist on 10/12/20. (Attachments #6 and Attachment #7). Any new individuals who return to program after being out due to the pandemic will have their assessments updated and an addendum completed upon their return. 10/12/2020 Implemented
2380.21(u)The Department issued updated individual regulatory rights effective 2/3/2020. Individual #2 was never informed of these updated regulatory individual's rights, nor was he informed of his individual rights and the process to report a rights violation annually. At the time of the 9/24/2020 annual inspection, the individual's record states that "individual rights" were reviewed with him on 4/12/19, but do not include the content of what was reviewed with him, and not again since then. There is no evidence that the provider explained the individuals' rights and the process to report a rights violation to Individual #2 upon admission or at any time thereafter.The facility 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 facility and annually thereafter.Site Supervisor/Program Specialist updated Avenues Individual's Rights, as based on the updated regulatory rights from 2/3/20. (Attachment #8). Site Supervisor/Program Specialist will review the rights with Individual #2 on 10/16/20 (when program reopens after closure) and all program participants upon their return to program and annually. 10/16/2020 Implemented
2380.123(d)Non-Aspirin medication was found unlocked and accessible to individuals in the unlocked first aid kits in the first aid room.Prescription medications and syringes, with the exception of epinephrine and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.Medication was removed from first aid kit and locked in medication cabinet in program room the day of licensing. No medications will be kept in unlocked first aid kit, or any unlocked area. Safety Committee representative will check the first aid kit monthly. 09/24/2020 Implemented
2380.123(g)Individual #2's Lorazepam medication label states to keep refrigerated. Per program specialist, Staff #2, on 9/24/2020, the medication is taken into the community with Individual #2 on a daily basis but not transported and stored in the community in a container that is kept cold or refrigerated.Prescription medications shall be stored in an organized manner under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, moisture and light and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.A cooler bag and ice pack were purchased to store the Lorazepam's double locked containers when medication is transported for community participation or to and from program. 09/25/2020 Implemented
2380.173(1)(i)Individual #2's record states that his date of admission to the facility was 6/10/2015. However, the facility was licensed as a new facility under a new administrative entity on 5/1/2019. Therefore, all individual's admission to the facility is 5/1/19 when the agency opened the program.The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number.A new emergency information form was completed by Activity Coordinator/Lead Staff for Individual #2 and all program participants with the corrected date of admission (5/1/19). (Attachment #9) Emergency information forms will be reviewed and updated annually at the time of their yearly physical. 09/29/2020 Implemented
SIN-00145628 Initial review 03/25/2019 Compliant - Finalized