Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.68(b) | On 12/13/16 at 2:57 PM, the hot water temperature at the shower of the hallway bathroom measured 124.5°F. | Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. | On 12/13/16, the hot water tank was re-adjusted and water temperature was later re-tested at 118 degrees F. The Specialist will periodically test water temperature during site visits to ensure compliance. [Immediately and continuing at least monthly, the program specialist(s) shall measure the hot water temperatures in all bathtubs and showers in all community homes to ensure hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers do not exceed 120°F. Adjustments will immediately made if the hot water temperature exceed 120°F and rechecks shall be completed daily for 1 week and weekly for 1 month and continue at least monthly as long as the hot water temperature does not exceed 120°F for all of the check. Documentation of checks shall be kept and reviewed at least quarterly for 1 year by the vice president, residential supports to ensure completion of check and hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers do not exceed 120°F. (AS 1/12/17)] |
01/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.141(c)(14) | The physical examination completed on 9/30/16 for Individual #1 did not include medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. | The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. | The Physical Examination form has been re-formatted, so that it is more user friendly for the physician to complete. It is now more clearly defined that "medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency" is a separate question. On 1/9/17, an email was sent to all Supervisors reminding them to ensure that nothing is left unanswered on the physical examination form prior to leaving the appointment. [Individual #1's physical examination was updated to include medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. Immediately, the vice president residential supports shall train all supervisors of the required information to be included in individuals' physical examination as per 6400.141(c)(1)-(15). Documentation of training shall be kept. Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, and upon completion, the supervisors shall review all individuals' current physical examinations to ensure all required information is present and there are not any areas of required information left blank and will immediately obtain missing information from the complete physician. Documentation of all reviews shall be kept. At least quarterly for 1 year, the program specialist shall review a 25% sample of physical examinations completed that quarter to ensure all required information is present and there are not any areas of required information left blank. (AS 1/12/17)] |
01/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.141(c)(15) | The physical examination completed on 9/30/16 for Individual #1 did not include special instructions for the individual's diet. | The physical examination shall include:Special instructions for the individual's diet. | On 1/9/17, an email was sent to all Supervisors reminding them to ensure that nothing is left unanswered on the physical examination form prior to leaving the appointment. Physical form was returned to the physician to complete the dietary instructions.[Individual #1's physical examination was updated to include special instructions for the individual's diet. Immediately, the vice president residential supports shall train all supervisors of the required information to be included in individuals' physical examination as per 6400.141(c)(1)-(15). Documentation of training shall be kept. Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, and upon completion, the supervisors shall review all individuals' current physical examinations to ensure all required information is present and there are not any areas of required information left blank and will immediately obtain missing information from the complete physician. Documentation of all reviews shall be kept. At least quarterly for 1 year, the program specialist shall review a 25% sample of physical examinations completed that quarter to ensure all required information is present and there are not any areas of required information left blank. (AS 1/12/17)] |
01/10/2017
| Implemented |
6400.213(1)(i) | Individual #1's record did not include identifying marks. | Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and social security number. (iii) The language or means of communication spoken or understood by the individual and the primary language used in the individual's natural home, if other than English. (ii) The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.(iv) The religious affiliation. (v) The next of kin. (vi) A current, dated photograph. | On 1/9/17, an email was sent to all Supervisors reminding them to ensure that "Identifying Marks" is not left blank and to document "None" if the Individual has no identifying Marks. [Immediately, Individual #1's record shall be updated by the program specialist to include identifying marks. Within 30 days of receipt of the plan of correction, the vice president, residential supports shall train the program specialist as to what is required in all individual records as per 6400.213(1)-(14). Documentation of training shall be kept. Immediately and continuing at least quarterly, the program specialist(s) shall review all individual records to ensure all required information is present. Documentation of record reviews shall be kept. (1/12/17)] |
01/10/2017
| Implemented |