Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00126026 Renewal 11/16/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.36(e)Staff # 2 had fire safety training 10/10/16 and not again in 2017.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals in general firesafety, evacuation procedures, responsi-bilities 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 of the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered.We will schedule Staff #2 for fire safety training at first opportunity upon returning from leave. Human resources, and our newly hired trainer, are implementing tracking and scheduling procedures to ensure all staff are compliant with regulations, including fire safety training. Site administration will review cited regulations. 03/30/2018 Implemented
2380.89(a)A fire drill was not conducted in May 2017.An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month.Fire drills will be required by the 15th of the month. Going forward, we will use a tracking form to document fire drill information, and the Program Director will monitor tracking and monthly drills. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
2380.91(a)Individual # 1 was admitted to the program 06/19/17 and did not receive fire safety training until 08/21/17.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.We will develop a client admission and first-day checklist to use going forward to ensure all appropriate materials are collected and procedures are followed, including fire safety training. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
2380.111(c)(4)Individual # 1's physical signed 03/27/17 did not include a hearing screening. Space left blank.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening, as recommended by the physician.Individual #1¿s physical will be returned to the family to be completed fully by the doctor and returned to program. We will develop a boilerplate letter to inform families and guardians of upcoming physicals, with requirements regarding complete physicals. We will add physical and TB date information to the documentation tracking forms. The Clerical Programming Assistant will be in charge of monitoring upcoming physicals across the department and sending out early notifications of upcoming physical and TB expiration dates. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual # 1's physical signed 03/27/17 did not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of an emergency. Space left blankThe physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.Individual #1¿s physical will be returned to the family to be completed fully by the doctor and returned to program. We will develop a boilerplate letter to inform families and guardians of upcoming physicals, with requirements regarding complete physicals. We will add physical and TB date information to the documentation tracking forms. The Clerical Programming Assistant will be in charge of monitoring upcoming physicals across the department and sending out early notifications of upcoming physical and TB expiration dates. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
2380.181(a)Individual # 3 had an annual assessment on 10/10/16 and not yet again in 2017.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.Peaceful Living has instated a Director of Programming Services, who has begun oversight of Program Specialists as of January 2018 and will routinely check timeliness of paperwork. Shared assessments within Peaceful Living will be used, including individual #3¿s, which was completed in 2017 in our residential department. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
2380.181(e)(7)Individual # 1's 07/24/17 assessment did not include his/her ability to move away from heat sources. Individual # 2's 07/29/17 assessment did not include his/her ability to move away from heat sources. Individual # 3's 10/10/16 assessment did not include his/her ability to move away from heat sources.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's knowledge of the danger of heat sources and ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated.An addendum will be made to individual 1, 2 and 3¿s assessments to include the missing information. The annual assessment template will be changed to include specific spaces for this information. Associated regulations will be added to the assessment template to ensure assessment responsibilities are met. Site administration will review cited regulations. 02/09/2018 Implemented
SIN-00108167 Renewal 01/27/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.51There were exits at the back of the building with steps that would not accomadate an individual who is in a wheel chair or uses a walker in an emergency situation. A facility serving one or more individuals with a physical disability, blindness, a visual impairment, deafness or a hearing impairment shall have accommodations to ensure the safety and reasonable accessibility for entrance to, movement within and exit from the facility based upon each individual's needs.The maintenance department has been contacted to obtain quotes to install a ramp at the mentioned exit. A monthly site maintenance inspection form will be devised and completed monthly to ensure any maintenance issues are addressed in a timely fashion. The program specialist and all site staff will review and sign off on the appropriate regulations. All pertinent materials will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. (An emergency evacuation plan was submitted along with an estimate for building a ramp at the site. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.58(b)The kitchen floor had a golf ball sized hole in it. There was a fan held together by duct tape located in the kitchen. There were several floor vents that were rusted in the kitchen and program areas. There was a broken toilet paper holder in the main bathroom of the program area. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.The hole in the floor, rusted floor vents, and broken toilet paper holder were all fixed. The fan was disposed of. A monthly site maintenance inspection form will be devised and completed monthly to ensure any maintenance issues are addressed in a timely fashion. The program specialist and all site staff will review and sign off on the appropriate regulations. All pertinent materials will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.59(b)The hot water temperature was tested and found to be 140.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperatures in areas accessible to individuals may not exceed 120°F.The landlord has been contacted and addressed the water temperature. A monthly site maintenance inspection form will be devised and completed to ensure any maintenance issues are addressed in a timely fashion. The program specialist and all site staff will review and sign off on the appropriate regulations. All pertinent materials will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(6)Individual #1's annual physical dated 10/24/16 did not indicate whether or not they were free of communicable disease. 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 physical from 10/24/16 was updated to include information regarding communicable diseases. Proof will be submitted with the rest of the materials on or before March 31, 2017. A policy has been written for the department that states for parents and guardians the necessity of on-time and complete physicals. Parents or guardians will be notified one month prior to the expiration of current physicals. The policy states that individuals who do not have a current physical will be suspended from the program until a current and complete physical is submitted. The appropriate regulations will be reviewed and signed off on by the program specialist. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.113(a)Staff #1's most recent annual physical was dated 12/3/14. 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.Staff #1 completed an up-to-date physical and submitted to human resources. In the future human resources will be directly notifying staff members of the expiration of upcoming physicals. Policy now states that staff members who do not get a physical in appropriate time will be suspended until the issue is corrected. Staff #1¿s physical will be submitted as proof no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.173(1)(ii)Individual #2's record did not indicate identifying marks. 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.The program specialist will correct individual #2's "face sheet"(record) to include identifying marks. In the future, upon individual intake and yearly, face sheets will be updated to ensure complete and accurate information. The program specialist will be retrained on regulation 2380.173. The updated face sheet will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iv)Individual #2's record did not indicate religious affiliation. Each individual¿s record must include the following information: Personal information including: Religious affiliation.The program specialist will correct individual #2's "face sheet" (record) to include religious affiliation. In the future, upon individual intake and yearly, face sheets will be updated to ensure complete and accurate information. The program specialist will be retrained on regulation 2380.173. The updated "face sheet" will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
2380.181(f)Individual #2's annual assessment dated 10/7/16 was not sent to the SC 30 days prior to the annual ISP meeting. The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an ISP meeting for the development, annual update and revision of the ISP under § §  2380.182, 2390.152, 6400.182 and 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP).The program specialist will write and send a letter to individual #2's supports coordinator to notify of the previous assessment that was completed, and that will accompany future assessments. The program specialist will review regulation 2380.181. The letter sent to individual #2's SC will be submitted no later than March 31, 2017. 03/31/2017 Implemented
SIN-00084556 Renewal 09/25/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.36(h)There was no documentation regarding the fire safety expert's credentials.Records of orientation and training, including the training source, content, dates, length of training, copies of certificates received and staff persons attending, shall be kept.We attempted to contact the Instructor that taught the Fire Safety Class in an effort to gain the needed credentials of the Fire Safety Instructor. We were unsuccessful in gaining said credentials from the company we utilized. It has been decide that a new Fire Safety instructor will be hired and credentials and training content will be received prior to the start of class instruction to ensure we are meeting said Fire Safety Training regulation. Documentation of the fire safety experts credentials will be sent to the Department within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction [SW 11.18.15] 11/02/2015 Implemented
2380.111(c)(4)Individual #1's physical examination, dated 7/15/14, did not include a vision and hearing screening.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening, as recommended by the physician.A check off sheet will be developed that entails items that need to be present on the physical form for each individual in accordance to regulation 2380.111. Site Director and Program Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that each physical is filled out on accordance to the regulation statement. If the physical is not filled out in its entirety it will be given back to the individuals care person so that it can be completed by the Primary Care Physician in a timely manner. Individual #1's physical examination will be updated to include the require vision and hearing screening within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. The program specialist will review all participants physical examinations to ensure that they all have had a vision and hearing screen as part of their annual examination, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [11.18.15] 11/02/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(5)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include the ability to self administer medication.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s ability to self-administer medications.Said individuals Assessment will have an addendum to the "ability to self-administer medications" section of the assessment. In the future, all assessments will be double checked for accuracy by both the Program Specialist and Site Director. A signature line will be added to the assessment that allows for the Site Director to acknowledge revision of the document. 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(12)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include recommendations for areas of training, vocational programming and community integrated employment.The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, vocational programming and competitive community-integrated employment.The Program Specialist will be retrained on licensing regulations specifically regulation number 2380.181 that pertains to the content of information needed in an assessment. The Program Specialist will sign an acknowledgement form stating that they have been retrained on said document and content needed. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(i)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in the area of health.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Health.The Program Specialist will be retrained on the regulations, specifically the regulation 2380.181 that entails information needed in the assessment document. The Program Specialist will sign an acknowledgement form stating they were retrained on the regulations pertaining to this document. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(ii)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in the area of motor and communication skills. Individual #3's assessment, dated 10/7/14, did not include progress and growth in the area of motor and communication skillsThe assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas:  Motor and communication skills.The Program Specialist will be retrained on the regulations by the Site Director. The information reviewed will target specifically the regulation 2380.181 that provides information on what is to be documented upon in the assessment document. An acknowledgement form will be signed by the Program Specialist that states retraining and understanding of what is required to be reported upon n said document. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(iii)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in personal adjustment. Individual #3's assessment, dated 10/7/14, did not include progress and growth in personal adjustment.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Personal adjustment.The Program Specialist will be retrained on the regulations by the Site Director. Specific retraining will be given in regards to regulation 2380.181. An acknowledgement form will be signed by the Program Specialist stating that necessary document content of the assessment is understood. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(iv)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in socialization. Individual #3's assessment, dated 10/07/14, did not include progress and growth in socialization.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Socialization.The Program Specialist will be retrained by the Site Director on the content of the regulations specifically regulation 2380.181. This regulation specifies the necessary information that is to be reported upon in the assessment document. An acknowledgement form will be signed by the Program Specialist that states retraining has been performed and content of the needed information is understood. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2 and #3's assessments to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(v)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in recreation. Individual #3's assessment, dated 10/7/14, did not include progress and growth in recreation. The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Recreation.The Program Specialist will be retrained by the Site Director on the regulations specifically regulation 2380.181. This regulation specified the needed information that is to be present in each individuals assessment. An acknowledgement form will be signed by the Program Specialist stating that said information ahs been reviewed and understood. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.181(e)(13)(vi)Individual #2's assessment, dated 12/30/14, did not include progress and growth in community integration. The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Community-integration.The Program Specialist will be retrained by the Site Director on the regulations specifically the regulation 2380.181. This regulation outlines the information that is needed for the assessment document. An acknowledgement form will be signed by the Program Specialist that states retraining has occurred and the content of the needed information for the Assessment is understood. The Program Specialist will update Individual #2's assessment to include all of the required elements of a complete assessment within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants assessments to ensure that all of the elements of the assessments are completed, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. [SW 11.18.15] 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.183(4)Individual #3 requires 1:1 supervision. The Individual Support Plan does not include a protocol to target the reduction of the 1:1 support.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol and schedule outlining specified periods of time for the individual to be without direct supervision, if the individual¿s current assessment states the individual may be without direct supervision and if the individual¿s ISP includes an expected outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence. The protocol must include the current level of independence and the method of evaluation used to determine progress toward the expected outcome to achieve the higher level of independence.The Program Specialist will work in conjunction with the said individuals Supports Coordinator to document the pertinent information needed to track achievement of a higher level of independence. This information will be added to said individuals I.S.P. The documentation will list the proposed achievement level and criteria to achieve a higher level of independence. Behavior tallies will be utilized to track progression on said goal. This information will be submitted monthly and reviewed quarterly with the Supports Coordinator and Program Specialist to determine the future level of independence required. 10/14/2015 Implemented
2380.186(d)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan(ISP) reviews, dated 1/14/15, 4/14/15, 7/14/15, were not sent to the Support Coordinator. Individual #2's ISP reviews, dated 11/30/14, 2/28/15, 5/28/15 and 8/28/15, were not sent to the Support Coordinator.The program specialist shall provide the ISP review documentation, including recommendations, if applicable, to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members within 30 calendar days after the ISP review meeting.The Program Specialist will devise a chart that entails the due dates for each individuals Quarterly ISP review. This will accompany a check list that entails the individuals contact information as well as the Supports Coordinator contact information. The Program Specialist will initial the check list as well as file a copy of the acknowledgement letter along with report that is submitted to each individual and Supports Coordinator for record keeping purposes. The Program Specialist will submit all of the ISP reviews for Individual #1 and Individual #2 to the Support Coordinators within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. In addition, the Program Specialist will audit all of the participants records to ensure that all ISP reviews have been submitted to the Supports Coordinator and submit any review that have not been submitted as required, starting within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. 11/02/2015 Implemented
Article X.1007Peacful Living-Creative Gifts is required to meet all requirements of Article X of the Public Welfare Code and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations (62 P.S. § 1007) including 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 #1 was hired on 6/13/15. The criminal history check was requested on 6/16/15.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.THE Human Resources Department has revised their hiring processes. A check list document has been created and will be utilized to confirm that all necessary pre hire documentation has been completed in its entirety prior to on site employment. All potential employees will not be offered a position until all needed documents are present and filed in the employees Human Resources folder. The check off sheet will serve as a reassurance of needed documents and the date on which they were received. 11/02/2015 Implemented
SIN-00061586 Renewal 05/16/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.36(f)The fire safety expert does not have the required credentials to conduct fire safety inspection at the facility on 3/19/14.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (f).All Creative Gifts staff participated in the yearly fire safety training through Fire Safety Training Company Simplex Grinnell. We also had another Building Fire Safety Inspection performed by Franconia Fire Marshal on 6/10/2014. We will continue to have staff attend Annual Fire Safety Training and utilize Franconia Fire Marshal for our annual building inspections to comply with inspection regulations. 08/01/2014 Implemented
2380.183(5)Individual # 1 is on psychiatric medication but did not have a SEEP plan in the file.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol to address the social, emotional and environmental needs of the individual, if medication has been prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness.Individual #1 now has a completed SEEP plan to address all of his needs in the event of a psychiatric incident or behavioral incident both at home or while attending the day program. In the future the program specialist or program designee will ensure all individuals who are on psychiatric medications have a SEEP completed and will conduct quarterly audits to ensure that they are completed timely. 08/01/2014 Implemented
SIN-00048579 Renewal 07/23/2013 Compliant - Finalized