Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00220792 Renewal 03/21/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.24(c)Individual #2's funds are not being used for her benefit. On 2/1/23, Individual #2 made a purchase at Pizza hut. The receipt for Pizza hut Dine in was for $71.61 (total $61.61 and $10.00 tip), included on the receipt was 1 large pan, 1 large stuffed TO GO, 3 medium diet Pep, 2 orders of break stx, and 1 salad bar with meal. Individual #2's financial log for the withdrawal states Pizza Hut B'day. It was reported by the Life Sharing Provider that the individual chose to make these pizza purchases. According to Individual #2's Individual Support Plan they are diagnosed with dementia, their confusion has appeared to increase, and they lack the understanding of money management skills.An individual's funds and property shall be used for the individual's benefit.Individual #2 has been diagnosed with dementia but she is still aware of what it means to celebrate her birthday and buying things. Individual #2's assessment and ISP stated that she lacks the understanding of money management skills. Individual #2 will be reassessed and her plan will more specifically state what she is able to understand. 04/21/2023 Implemented
6500.24(d)(1)The home did not keep a personal possession/property record for Individual #2. An up-to-date financial and property record shall be kept for each indivudal that includes the personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the family or agency.Individual #2 was placed there as an emergency placement that became permanent. There is now a current financial and property record of her belongings. A letter was sent to all providers stating that they must keep this current and that anything over $50.00 should be recorded within 3 business days. 03/24/2023 Implemented
6500.24(e)(3)On 10/22/22, a Dollar General receipt had a payment method with cash on the receipt, at the top the receipt it had Individua #2's initials and a total of $16.48 ($15.55 and $0.93 for tax), but the receipt did not distinguish what items on the receipt could have been specific to Individual #2. A withdrawal for Dollar General-cold items on 10/22/22 was noted on Individual #2's financial ledger. The licensing representative was unable to distinguish what items on the receipt could have been specific to cold items and total $16.48 for Individual #2. The home did not keep an accurate expense record for this purchase.If the agency or family assumes the responsibility for an individual's financial resources, the following shall be maintained: documentation, by actual receipt or expense record, of each single purchase exceeding $15 made on behalf of the individual carried out by family members or agency staff.A letter was sent to all providers stating that all individuals must have separate receipts when purchasing items. If that is impossible they must accurately label what item is for who. 03/24/2023 Implemented
6500.72(b)Doors shall be in good repair. At the time of inspections, Individual #2's bedroom doorknob handle was missing from their door. Individual #5's bedroom door had approximately 3 holes in it.Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair.The door was fixed and door knob was put on. 03/28/2023 Implemented
6500.101Exits from rooms shall be unobstructed. At the time of inspection, Individual #5's bedroom door had eye hook locks located on both sides of her bedroom door. One eye hook was located on the side of the door in the hallway and the other eye hook lock was located on the inside of the door in Individual #5's bedroom. When the eye hook from either side of the door would be locked it would be an obstruction of the exit from individual #5's bedroom door.Stairways, halls, doorways and exits from rooms and from the home shall be unobstructed.Eye hooks were removed. Reminded provider that they cannot use eye hooks. 03/24/2023 Implemented
6500.121(c)(6)Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years. Individual #2 had a Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results on 1/7/21 and their next one occurred on 3/15/23. Individual #2 did have an appointment scheduled for 2/28/23 with their physician, but this rescheduled by the office. The 2/28/23 initial appointment would have still exceeded the requirement.Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for individuals 1 year of age or older; or, if a tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted.Letter to providers was sent out and stated that they are responsible for ensuring that all appointments are maintained in accordance with regulations. Program Specialists will also monitor monthly to ensure that appointments are made and attended. 03/24/2023 Implemented
6500.34(a)Individual #2 was informed of her rights on 1/5/2023. The rights haven't been updated to reflect the current Chapter 6500 regulations. The individual was not informed that the primary caregiver is required to have the key or entry device to lock and unlock the door.Individual rights and the process to report a rights violation shall be explained to the individual, and persons designated by the individual prior to moving into the home and annually thereafter.The rights were revised to include that the primary caregiver is required to have the key or entry device to lock and unlock the doors. 03/24/2023 Implemented
6500.132(a)Staff persons or others who are qualified to administer medications for an individual who is unable to self-administer the individual's prescribed medication. Staff #2 has been administering medications since approximately September 2021, and Staff #2 did not complete the required medication administration course until 3/1/23.Staff persons or others who are qualified to administer medications as specified in subsection (b) may provide medication administration for an individual who is unable to self-administer the individual's prescribed medication.A checklist was developed to include all of the mandatory trainings, physicals, etc for a new life sharing provider. The program specialist will go through this checklist any time there is a new provider or there are any changes in the home in regards to make sure if someone becomes unable to self medicate that the provider is trained prior. 04/10/2023 Implemented
6500.135(c)Individual #2 is prescribed Mupirocin 2% ointment, apply to affected area three times daily. There were no initials on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for the current month (3/1/23-3/22/23) to indicate that the medication was administered three times daily as ordered to Individual #2. Individual #2 is prescribed and the pharmacy label on the medication reads Clotrimazole-Bethameth Dip, apply to affected area once daily. The corresponding entry on the MAR documents Clotrimazole-Bethameth Dip, apply to feet twice daily as needed PRN. There were no initials on the MAR for the current month (3/1/23-3/22/23) to indicate that the medication Clotrimazole-Bethameth Dip was administered once daily as prescribed.A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed.This prescription was a PRN but the PRN was not added to the medication log. Both program specialist have now received the ODP modified administration course so that they know what is needed on the medication logs. They have also started typing them so that there is less room for error. 04/11/2023 Implemented
SIN-00170261 Renewal 02/10/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.105(a)The coal stove was not inspected annually. The only invoice on record is dated 10/5/2019.The use of wood and coal burning stoves is permitted only if the stove is inspected and approved for safe installation by a fire safety expert. Written documentation of the inspection and approval shall be kept.The provider had not documented for 2018 and the provider had it done again on 10/5/19. Program Specialist knew about this last year and it was discussed in the 2018 inspection. Provider was addressed then and did have it done in October 2019. Provider understands that it needs to be done yearly. Program Specialist will monitor to ensure compliance. 02/12/2020 Implemented
6500.135(g)Individual #2 had late Psychiatric Medication Reviews. Her appointment dates were 1/30/2020, 10/10/2019, 6/5/2019, and 2/1/2019. The timeframes between 2/1/2019-6/5/2019 and 6/5/2019-10/10/2019 exceed the 3-month requirement.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months to document the r reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.The provider had documentation of a med check on a doctor report form for a doctor's visit that was also addressing another health concern. Provider has been instructed to have the medication check documented on it's own form. Program Specialist will follow up to ensure compliance. 02/13/2020 Implemented
SIN-00132460 Renewal 03/16/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.105(b)The coal burning stove in the home was inspected and cleaned on 10-21-15 and there is no documentation that it has been done since.Wood and coal burning stoves, including chimneys and flues, shall be cleaned at least every year if used more frequently than once per week during the winter season. Written documentation of the cleaning shall be kept.Providers will document when they clean the coal stove, chimney and flues annually. Provider has cleaned the coal stove, and chimney since and has documented this. 04/10/2018 Implemented
SIN-00108267 Renewal 04/04/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.109(a)Individual #2's evacuation time for the fire drill on 9/10/16 was 5 minutes and 10 seconds. Her evacuation time for the fire drill held on 3/5/17 was 3 minutes and 40 seconds. Both of these fire drills exceed the 2 minutes and 30 seconds requirement.A fire drill shall be held at least every 3 months, until all individuals demonstrate the ability to evacuate within 2 1/2 minutes, or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, without family assistance, or with family assistance if the individual is never alone in the home. The fire safety expert may not be a family member or employee of the agency.A team meeting was conducted with the individual, LS provider, Supports Coordinator and LS Program Specialist on 7 April 2017. It was decided at that time to add an outcome for evacuating in less than 2.5 minutes. The goal is to evacuate in less than 2.5 minutes on three consecutive occasions. The importance of fire safety and evacuating promptly were discussed and this will continue to be reinforced. Once she has completed the three drills successfully, drills will be conducted every six months to ensure that she continues to demonstrate the ability to evacuate in less than 2.5 minutes. A fire drill was conducted on 21 April 2017 and the individual evacuated in 43 seconds without assistance or hesitation. LS Program Specialist will monitor to be sure than drills are conducted and that evacuation times are less than 2.5 minutes. 04/21/2017 Implemented
SIN-00089110 Renewal 03/09/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6500.64(a)The walls and floor in the bathroom shower was covered in layer of dirt and mud. The stairway leading to the upper floor had a large amount cobwebs hanging in strands from the ceiling and walls. The kitchen also had a large amount cobwebs hanging in strands on the ceiling and walls.Clean conditions shall be maintained in all areas of the home.The provider was contacted and cleaned the areas of concern. This was verified by home visits by the Life Sharing coordinator on 12 March and 14 April. The importance of clean living conditions were discussed at length with the Life Sharing Provider. The expectations are that the house will be dusted for cobwebs and dust regularly and that the bathroom will also be cleaned and sanitized regularly with emphasis on the shower. The Life Sharing Program Specialist will check the conditions of the home at the monthly monitoring¿s. 03/11/2016 Implemented
6500.84-1An unloaded revolver was being kept in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen.Firearms shall be kept unloaded in a locked cabinet.The revolver was moved to a locked cabinet on the date of the inspection. This was verified in a home visit by the Life Sharing Coordinator on 12 March and again on 14 April 2016. The providers were retrained on the importance of gun ownership and the Program Specialist read them the regulations that were expected of them in regards to having a licensed life sharing home with emphasis on the regulation regarding proper firearm and ammunition storage. The Program Specialist checks monthly to ensure that all firearms are stored in a securely locked cabinet . 03/10/2016 Implemented
6500.84-1A box of ammunition was being kept in an unlocked kitchen cabinet that also contained a revolver.Ammunition shall be kept in a locked cabinet that is separate from firearmsThe ammunition was moved to a locked cabinet separate from any firearms on the date of the inspection. This was verified in a home visit by the Life Sharing Coordinator on 12 March and again on 14 April 2016. The providers were retrained on the importance of gun ownership and the Program Specialist read them the regulations that were expected of them in regards to having a licensed life sharing home with emphasis on the regulation regarding proper firearm and ammunition storage. The Program Specialist checks monthly to ensure that ammunition is stored in a separate location and locked securely. 03/10/2016 Implemented
SIN-00203451 Renewal 04/20/2022 Compliant - Finalized