Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00238264 Renewal 09/06/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)Individual 1 needs the rug in her room cleaned, it has several large, soiled spots.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. ¿ The bedroom rug has been cleaned, and a work order to replace the carpet with vinyl flooring has been submitted. (Attachment #7). 04/09/2024 Implemented
6400.67(a)The oven door has cooked/baked-on grease that needs to be cleaned.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. ¿ The oven has been cleaned. (Attachment # 9). 03/09/2024 Implemented
6400.72(b)Individual 2 has a broken blind in her bedroom. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. The damaged blind in individual #2 bedroom was replaced (Attachment # 11). 03/09/2024 Implemented
SIN-00175946 Renewal 09/08/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(b)The door to the attic did not having a lock on it and there were some hazardous conditions in that area. The crawl space door did not have a lock on it and conditions inside of that space were hazardous. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.a lock will be placed on the door leading to the attic to prevent access to any location that may have hazards. To prevent future occurrence program managers will be trained on regulation 6400.67 (b) pertaining to floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces being free of hazards., and minimum of one safety round (see Appendix B) will be completed for each program area every two weeks. Any area in a home that is identified on the safety round form as not meeting this standard will be reported to facilities immediately for timely correction, or immediately corrected if possible. Person Responsible: Program Manager, facilities personnel, department director 11/11/2020 Implemented
6400.216(a)There was a cabinet in the living room with books for the individuals with personal information. The cabinet was unlocked and the key for it could not be located at time of inspection. An individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended. individuals' records have been placed in a locked location (see appendix G). To prevent future recurrence, all program managers will be trained on regulation 6400.216(a) to ensure they are aware of the need to keep all records containing personal information in a locked location. the Lyons house program manager has already been trained on this regulation (see appendix J) Person Responsible for carrying out and oversight: Program manager, Assist. Director and Director of Programs. 11/11/2020 Implemented
SIN-00148675 Renewal 01/15/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.31(b)Individual #1 did not have a signed copy of rights in the record for 2018.Statements signed and dated by the individual, or the individual's parent, guardian or advocate, if appropriate, acknowledging receipt of the information on rights upon admission and annually thereafter, shall be kept. Our 6400.31(b) protocol has been updated and the following procedures have been instituted; Rights package was reviewed and signed on 1/12/2019 by both the individual. See attachment Q All Program specialists will be trained to ensure Rights package are presented, reviewed and signed by the individual and their guardians annually to coincide with the Annual Individual Support Plan meeting and not to exceed 365 days from the previous signature date. Target date 2/28/2019. Person Responsible: Program Specialist. 02/28/2019 Implemented
6400.72(b)The closet door in individual #2's bedroom would not close. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. Our 6400.72 (b) protocol has been updated and the following procedures have been instituted; Work order was completed and closet door has been fixed. See attachment J. A check for all closet doors to close properly will be added to our monthly environmental checklist completed by managers/program specialists by 3/31/19 All Program Specialists/Managers will be trained on how to utilize the environmental check list by 4/30/19. The environmental check list will be completed monthly and any concerns noted will be reported to facilities within 24 hours. Target Date 4/30/2019. Person Responsible: Program Specialist. 03/30/2019 Implemented
6400.113(a)Individual #1 had fire safety on 11/10/16 and then again on 1/22/18 which was more than one year. 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. Our 6400.113(a) protocol has been updated and the following procedures have been instituted; Fire safety training for individual # 1 completed See attachment R and S All Program specialist will be trained on the Regulation 6400. 113 (a) All fired drill trainings will be completed in the month of November of each year and not to exceed 365 days from the previous training year date. Target date 2/28/2019. Person Responsible: Program Specialist. 02/28/2019 Implemented
6400.165MAR for individual #1 indicates that Omeprazole 40mg was administered on 1/15/19, however the medication for that date was still in the blister pack. MAR for individual #1 indicates that vitamin D3 softgel was administered on 1/15/19, however, the medication for that date was still in the blister pack.Documentation of medication errors and follow-up action taken shall be kept. The doctor was notified and a late administration was approved and given for the morning dose. Feedback was provided to both staff per Melmark's medication administration policy (see attachment G). Both staff were re-trained on the 15 steps of medication administration (see attachment H). Our 6400.165 & 167 (b) protocol has been updated and the following procedures have been instituted; Documentation of medication error was completed and follow up action and review of the 15 steps of medication administration completed. See attachment G and H The 15 steps of medication administration have been posted in the medication area to be followed and referenced verbatim during all medication administration times. See attachment I . Target date 2/28 /2019. Training to be completed by Program Specialist Person Responsible: Program Specialist 02/28/2019 Implemented
6400.167(b)MAR for individual #1 indicates that Omeprazole 40mg was administered on 1/15/19, however the medication for that date was still in the blister pack. MAR for individual #1 indicates that vitamin D3 softgel was administered on 1/15/19, however, the medication for that date was still in the blister pack. Prescription medications and injections shall be administered according to the directions specified by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant.The doctor was notified and a late administration was approved and given for the morning dose. Feedback was provided to both staff per Melmark's medication administration policy (see attachment G). Both staff were re-trained on the 15 steps of medication administration (see attachment H). Our 6400.165 & 167 (b) protocol has been updated and the following procedures have been instituted; Documentation of medication error was completed and follow up action and review of the 15 steps of medication administration completed. See attachment G and H The 15 steps of medication administration have been posted in the medication area to be followed and referenced verbatim during all medication administration times. See attachment I . Target date 2/28 /2019. Training to be completed by Program Specialist Person Responsible: Program Specialist 02/28/2019 Implemented
SIN-00095239 Unannounced Monitoring 01/12/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)Individual # 1 and Individual # 2 cannot safely use of avoid poisonous materials and Antibacterial Softsoap which indicated to contact poison control if ingested was found unlocked in the staff bathroom. Suave deodorant, Dove mist antiperspirant deodorant and Coppertone sunscreen which indicated to contact poison control if ingested was found unlocked in the individual's bathroom. Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 1. Plan to fix the immediate problem a. Program Manager, Assistant Director, Director or designees will be responsible for ensuring that all homes keep poisonous chemicals locked up when not in use. b. The problem was corrected immediately and all chemicals required to be stored in a locked location were moved to a lock location. (see attachments 4-7) c. WHEN and HOW See attachment 2 for the full process of inspecting the homes ¿ All items were moved to a locked location (see attachments 4-7) ¿ All other 6400 homes are inspected regularly to ensure all poisonous materials remain locked (see attachment 3) ¿ All homes will continue to be monitored with the facility¿s updated safety round process w (see attachment 2) 2. A plan to prevent future occurrences ¿ See attachment 2 for the facility¿s updated process to monitor and correct future occurrences. 3. Facility staff training: All staff responsible for carrying out the facilitys new process (attachment 2) will be trained on this process no later than 7/15/2016. 4. Send documents that will enable us to validate that the new plan is up and running. See attachment 3 [Program staff will conduct safety rounds by using a checklist to ensure all areas are in compliance at the end of the shift including the proper storage of poisonous substances, the removal of lint from dryers and environmental concerns. Program Managers or designated Lead Staff member will conduct monthly rounds twice per month using the safety round checklist as well as The Facilities Department will conduct monthly safety rounds using the safety round checklist. Assistant Directors and Directors are responsible for conducting spot checks to ensure any area of deficiency has been reported and corrected. DS 07.05.16] 07/15/2016 Implemented
6400.67(a)The closet door in individual # 2's bedroom was off the door track and unable to be closed.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. 1. Plan to fix the immediate problem a. Program Manager, Assistant Director, Director or designees will be responsible for ensuring that all homes remain in compliance with regard to physical plant b. The problem was corrected immediately and Individual 2¿s closet doors were fixed immediately (see attachment 8) c. WHEN and HOW ¿ See attachment 2 for the full process of inspecting the homes ¿ The closet door was fixed immediately (see attachment 8) ¿ All other 6400 homes are inspected regularly to ensure all homes are in compliance with regulatory guidelines (see attachment 3) ¿ All homes will continue to be monitored with the facility¿s updated safety round process (see attachment 2) 2. A plan to prevent future occurrences ¿ See attachment 2 for the facility¿s updated process to monitor and correct future occurrences. 3. Facility staff training: ¿ All staff responsible for carrying out the facility¿s new process (attachment 2) will be trained on this process no later than 7/15/2016. 4. Send documents that will enable us to validate that the new plan is up and running. ¿ See attachment 3 (Program staff will conduct safety rounds by using a checklist to ensure all areas are in compliance at the end of the shift including the proper storage of poisonous substances, the removal of lint from dryers and environmental concerns. Program Managers or designated Lead Staff member will conduct monthly rounds twice per month using the safety round checklist as well as The Facilities Department will conduct monthly safety rounds using the safety round checklist. Assistant Directors and Directors are responsible for conducting spot checks to ensure any area of deficiency has been reported and corrected. DS 07.05/.16) 07/15/2016 Implemented
SIN-00077740 Renewal 05/27/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.77(b)The first aid kit did not contain a thermometer. A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of Ipecac, if an individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to ingest poisons, is served. A thermometer was added to the first aid kit. Managers will be retrained in requirements for contents of first aid kits by 7/15/2015. Managers will complete safety rounds monthly to verify that all first aid kits contain all required items. Results of safety rounds will be reviewed by program director. 07/15/2015 Implemented
6400.111(a)The basement and second floor of the home did not have a fire extinguisher. There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. Fire extinguishers were obtained for the basement and the attic of the home. Managers will be retrained in requirements for fire extinguishers 7/15/2015. Managers will complete safety rounds monthly to verify that fire extinguishers are present as required. Results of safety rounds will be reviewed by program director. 07/15/2015 Implemented