Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.15(a) | The agency did not complete a self-assessment of the home. Their certificate of compliance expired on 9/15/17. | The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency¿s certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter.
| 6400.15(a)
The agency completed the self assessment in February 2017 and August 2017. The agency shall complete a self assessment of all locations after April 1, 2018 and before April 30, 2018 which shall be within 3 to 6 months of the expiration of the current license ( 9/15/18). Executive Director was retrained on regulations noting specific due dates of self assessment. ED has placed the correct date of April 2018 for the next self assessment phase using a calendar/Microsoft outlook. Completed 11/10/2017. |
11/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.20 | Individual #1 fell on 9/13/17 while in residential care which required a visit to an urgent care center for xrays. The agency did not complete an incident report or maintain a record of the incident.
Individual #1 was seen at patient first on 1/18/17 for, quote, unspecified convulsions, instructions: seizure, end quote. The home did not have a record of this seizure and/or seizure activities that required medical attention. | The home shall maintain a record of individual illnesses, seizures, acute emotional traumas and accidents requiring medical attention but not inpatient hospitalization, that occur at the home.
| 6400.20
Staff failed to realize the significance of regulation 6400.20 and the importance of reporting an incident to HCSIS which was treatment beyond First Aid. This person was retrained on this regulation and HCSIS Incident Management to understand the importance of record keeping and documentation.11/10/2017 |
11/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.22(d)(2) | Individual #1 had a receipt for the amount of $7.69 to Chick-fil-A on 6/12/17. Individual #1's financial log indicated that $7.68 was spent at Chick-fil-A on 6/12/17. Individual #1's financial record has been a penny off since then. | (2) Disbursements made to or for the individual.
| 6400.22(d)(2)
The Administrative assistant and HC failed to document that a record of a receipt was $.01 off and therefore the monies would indicate this in the balance. Admin and HC were retrained on the significance of proper documentation and comparing receipts to ledgers entries. HC¿s are now checking ledgers along with Admin to compare receipts and entries twice monthly to insure accuracy. Errors in transcribing receipt amounts shall be documented on the ledger and balances adjusted accordingly. It is noted that that all funds for this individual were accounted for as his actual cash balance was correct. 12/7/17 All other financial records were reviewed and corrected if needed. |
12/07/2017
| Implemented |
6400.112(c) | The smoke detector in the attic is not checked every month. There is not proper flooring in the attic to allow staff to access the smoke detector. Staff at the home indicated they do not check the attic smoke detector every month. | A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. | 6400.112(c)
The smoke detector in the attic was found to be operable during each fire drill as it can be heard throughout the home. The detector has been relocated to the entrance of the attic to allow staff access to push the test button. The provider chooses not to implement the recommendation of the licensing representative that the attic be sealed and therefore not subject to this requirement. Staff have been retrained to made aware that all interconnected detectors must be manually tested individually rather than just heard. Email sent to maintenance and confirmed 12-6-17. |
12/06/2017
| Implemented |
6400.113(a) | REPEAT from 10/3/16 renewal inspection: Individual #1 had fire safety training on 5/7/16 and not again until 7/25/17. The agency indicated that there was a period of time where Individual #1 was out of their services, however he/she returned prior to 5/7/17 when his/her fire safety training was due. | 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. | 6400.113(a)
Executive Director failed to note that this person was in a different health care facility at the time of the Annual training dates for the company. When the individual returned to HAP, ED should have had the noted information in her files to indicate this person required training in May of 2017 as an annual training on fire safety. ED has been retrained on this regulation to signify dates of ¿annual¿. 11/10/2017 |
11/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.141(c)(12) | Indvidual #1's 4/14/17 physical examination form indicated no for physical limitations. However his/her Individual Support Plan (ISP) indicated, in quotes, he/she had issues with an unsteady gait when he/she walks. He/She has difficulty with stairs and has been known to crawl up stairs for fear of falling. He/She may need personal support when walking up stairs or uneven terrain due to balance concerns or pain in knees, end quote. | The physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual. | 6400.141(c)(12)
House Coordinator and Program Specialist did not compare annual physical and Lifetime medical history to ISP. The importance of comparing the information for this regulation would help the team maintain accurate and up to date information on the person. HC and PS have been retrained on the regulation and have notified the SC to make a critical revision to the ISP for the individual so the team has proper documentation. 12/13/17. Moving forward, an Individual ISP has been completed to reflect up to date and proper information for that Individual. 12/4/17 |
12/04/2017
| Implemented |
6400.142(c) | A written record of Individual #1's dental examinations from the fall of 2016 until present, 11/7/17, were not kept by the agency. When the annual licensing was conducted on 11/7/17, the agency had Individual #1's dental records faxed to the agency for review. | A written record of the dental examination, including the date of the examination, the dentist's name, procedures completed and follow-up treatment recommended, shall be kept. | 6400.142(c)
House Coordinator did have dental appointments for the individual but failed to review the forms and note the lack of documentation on the report. HC and staff were retrained on the significance of proper reporting of all medical appointments to include documentation of services. 11/10/2017 The Program Director will monitor all required medical appointments to insure proper documentation is maintained in the record. |
11/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.144 | Individual #1 had a dental examination and cleaning completed on 9/30/16 with a dentist recommended 6 month recall. He/she did not have a dental examination that included a cleaning until 9/18/17.
Individual #1 was seen at patient first on 7/27/17 with a diagnosis of pneumonia. According to the patient first appointment summary form, Individual #1 was to be seen by his/her family physician at Pinnacle Health in Camp hill on 7/30/17 for follow up. Individual #1 was never seen by his/her family physician at Pinnacle Health.
Individual #1 fell on 9/13/17 which resulted in a contusion of his/her shoulder. According to the patient first appointment summary form on 9/13/17. Individual #1 was to ice his/her shoulder for 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off. There was no documentation to indicate the ice treatment occurred. | Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided.
| 6400.144
House Coordinator failed to document a phone call received by the dentist office canceling the appointment and left the record blank. HC was retrained in this area to understand the importance of proper documentation and cancellations for an individual record. New communication forms and telephone contact sheets have been implemented and is used by all HC/PD in the company. 12/7/17 |
12/07/2017
| Implemented |
6400.163(c) | Individual #1 is prescribed psychotropic medications for Anxiety and Depression. Individual #1 did not have a medication review by a licensed physician for the past year. There also was no documentation of medication reviews in Individual #1's | If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness, there shall be a review with documentation by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage. | 6400.163(c)
House Coordinator made appointments with the prescribing physician which was the PCP. House Coordinator and Resident Advisors failed to recognize that the medical forms were not completed properly to signify a diagnosis and outcome of each visit. HS and RA¿s were retrained on this regulation,6400.163(c) so they can understand the significance of the rule itself and the importance of documentation when individual health is being reviewed and/or treated. 11/10/2017 reviewed with staff and 11/14/17 individual had medical appointment with PCP to review meds. |
11/14/2017
| Implemented |
6400.164(a) | REPEAT from 10/3/16 and 9/29/15 annual inspections: Individual #1 was prescribed Tamsulosin, .4mg take 1 capsule by mouth 1 hour after breakfast and 1 hour after evening meal. He/She was also prescribed Trazodone 100mg once daily after a meal. His/Her November, October, September, August and July 2017 medication logs indicated he/she was to take Tamsulosin .4mg take 1 tablet by mouth daily. Individual #1's medication logs for the past year indicated he/she was to take Trazodone 100mg take 1 tablet, but did not indicate the frequency. | A medication log listing the medications prescribed, dosage, time and date that prescription medications, including insulin, were administered and the name of the person who administered the prescription medication or insulin shall be kept for each individual who does not self-administer medication. | 6400.164(a)
House Coordinator did not review prescriptions and medical information given by doctor for Tamsulosin and Trazodone. HC was retrained on this regulation to understand the importance of following directions set forth by medical field and significance of administering medications as they are prescribed. Medication log was corrected and compared to label on scripts and read by HC and Resident advisors prior to administration 12/01/2017. House Coordinators and Program Director have been trained in completing a chart/checklist to compare these labels and logs once per month when medications are picked up using the 5 rights each person has for medication administration. Training completed and documented 11/9/17and 12/8/17. All other current medication logs have been reviewed and corrected as needed. |
12/08/2017
| Implemented |
6400.181(e)(2) | Individual #1's 1/13/17 assessment did not include likes, dislikes and interests. This information was not completed until 2/21/17 and the agency did not have documentation that this information was completed with the 1/13/17 assessment. | The assessment must include the following information: The likes, dislikes and interest of the individual. | 181(e)(2) Does each assessment include the like/dislike and interests of the individual?
Program specialist followed the previous years of procedures when completing ISP/assessment information. The PS updated his/her likes/dislikes, interests, specific areas of training, lifetime medical histories, disability to include functional and medical limitations with the Individual signing on the day of the ISP, replacing the original documents. Moving forward the agency will maintain the aforementioned documents originally submitted with the assessments in the record and continue to provide the team with updated materials and documents for ISP meetings. These materials will be kept with the original assessment as an amendment to the documents. PS was retrained on regulations on 12/01/2017. Procedure put in place on 12/04/2017. |
12/04/2017
| Implemented |
6400.181(e)(9) | Individual #1's 1/13/17 assessment did not include documentation of disability including functional and medical limitations. This information was not completed until 2/21/17 and the agency did not have documentation that this information was completed with the 1/13/17 assessment. | The assessment must include the following information: Documentation of the individual's disability, including functional and medical limitations. | 181(e)(9) Does each assessment include the individuals disability, including functional and medical limitations?
Program specialist followed the previous years of procedures when completing ISP/assessment information. The PS updated his/her likes/dislikes, interests, specific areas of training, lifetime medical histories, disability to include functional and medical limitations with the Individual signing on the day of the ISP, replacing the original documents. Moving forward the agency will maintain the aforementioned documents originally submitted with the assessments in the record and continue to provide the team with updated materials and documents for ISP meetings. These materials will be kept with the original assessment as an amendment to the documents. PS was retrained on regulations on 12/01/2017. Procedure put in place on 12/04/2017. |
12/04/2017
| Implemented |
6400.181(e)(10) | Individual #1's 1/13/17 assessment did not include a lifetime medical history. This information was not completed until 2/21/17 and the agency did not have documentation that this information was completed with the 1/13/17 assessment. | The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. | 181(e)(10) Does each assessment include a lifetime medical history? Program specialist followed the previous years of procedures when completing ISP/assessment information. The PS updated his/her likes/dislikes, interests, specific areas of training, lifetime medical histories, disability to include functional and medical limitations with the Individual signing on the day of the ISP, replacing the original documents. Moving forward the agency will maintain the aforementioned documents originally submitted with the assessments in the record and continue to provide the team with updated materials and documents for ISP meetings. These materials will be kept with the original assessment as an amendment to the documents. PS was retrained on regulations on 12/01/2017. Procedure put in place on 12/04/2017. |
12/04/2017
| Implemented |
6400.181(e)(12) | Individual #1's 1/13/17 assessment did not include recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. This information was not completed until 2/21/17 and the agency did not have documentation that this information was completed with the 1/13/17 assessment. | The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. | 181(e)(12)
Does each assessment include recommendations for specific areas of training, programming, and services?
Program specialist followed the previous years of procedures when completing ISP/assessment information. The PS updated his/her likes/dislikes, interests, specific areas of training, lifetime medical histories, disability to include functional and medical limitations with the Individual signing on the day of the IS, replacing the original documents. Moving forward the agency will maintain the aforementioned documents originally submitted with the assessments in the record and continue to provide the team with updated materials and documents for ISP meetings. These materials will be kept with the original assessment as an amendment to the documents. PS was retrained on regulations on 12/01/2017. Procedure put in place on 12/04/2017. |
12/04/2017
| Implemented |
6400.186(c)(2) | REPEAT from 10/3/16 renewal inspection: Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) reviews did not review his/her behaviors, behavior support plan or communication support for the prior three months. According to behavior data tracking logs he/she had many recorded behaviors that were not indicated on his/her ISP reviews. | The ISP review must include the following: A review of each section of the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter. | 6400.186(c)(2)
PS did not review forms for Behavior support and include them on his Quarterly reviews. PS was retrained on regulation #186 c 2 and understands significance of review. Moving forward, an individual who receives Behavior support shall have his review completed to include the significance of this regulation noting the recorded behaviors. 11-21-17. |
11/21/2017
| Implemented |
6400.213(1)(i) | Individual #1's record did not include (ii) his/her identifying marks. The field was blank. | 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.
| 6400.213(1)(i)
House Coordinator noted that Individual did not have any markings at all, however did not recognize the importance of marking ¿None¿ in their individual record as a means of documentation for the team to share/use. HC was retrained on this requirement, information was updated. 12/6/17. All other records where checked to ensure proper documentation. |
12/06/2017
| Implemented |
6400.213(11) | Individual #1's 4/14/17 physical examination form indicated he/she was to follow a healthy diet with increased fruits and vegetables and lean meats. His/Her 4/14/17 physical exam form also indicated he/she should follow a diabetic-low sugar diet. His/Her Individual Support Plan (ISP) indicated he/she should follow a low sugar, low sodium diabetic diet.
His/Her ISP indicated he/she needs assistance with toileting. He/She may not wipe after a bowel movement. He/She needs 1:1 assistance with bathing, showing and toileting. However his/her 1/13/17 assessment indicated he/she was independent with toileting.
On 1/18/17 Individual #1 was seen by a medical professional and according to the medical documentation from that appointment, he/she had diagnosis: unspecified convulsions, instructions: seizure. Individual #1's ISP, assessment, lifetime medical history forms and physical did not indicate this diagnosis or incident that occurred. | Each individual's record must include the following information: Content discrepancy in the ISP, The annual update or revision under § 6400.186. | 6400.213(11)
House Coordinator and Program Specialist did not compare notes from PCP regarding diet, unspecified convulsions and compare the notes of the assessment to the ISP. HC and PS have been retrained on this regulation and have been in contact with the PCP to clarify information. They also requested a critical revision to the ISP via e-mail to SC to clarify diet, bowel habits and personal hygiene and that there is no seizure disorder. Content discrepancy noted on forms. Email sent 12/07/2017 and 12/13/17. |
12/13/2017
| Implemented |
6400.215(a) | Individual #1's daily behavior support data tracking is not kept in his/her record at the home or at the agency. The agency gives Individual #1's behavior data tracking to his/her behavior specialist who works for another agency. | Information in the individual's record shall be kept for at least 4 years or until any audit or litigation is resolved. | 215(a)
Information was not kept by House Coordinator and recorded in main file. Behavior therapist maintained records in her office. HC/Program Director was retrained on this regulation and is now scanning the behavior data once monthly to the Program Specialist, emailing the information to the Behavior therapist, and maintaining the information in the main record of the Individual in order to maintain compliance for the team. 12/1/17 |
12/01/2017
| Implemented |