Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00241431 Unannounced Monitoring 03/21/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)Individual #1 is not safe around poisonous cleaning items. At the time of the 3/21/24 inspection, there was a bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet cleaner in the unlocked laundry room accessible to individuals.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. Residential manager will complete the daily checklist to ensure that all poisons are locked in the home at all times. The manager will review with the team which individuals are not safe around poisonous materials and the safety guidelines that must be followed. Residential manager and/or program specialist will ensure that the individual's ability to understand safety around and/or use of poisonous materials is documented clearly in their ISP. 04/05/2024 Implemented
6400.214(b)At the time of the 3/21/24 inspection, the Individual Support Plan (ISP) available at the home for Individual #1 was dated 7/21/23. The most current ISP is dated 2/15/24. The ISP available at the home for Individual #2 was dated 5/19/23. The most current ISP is dated 12/18/23. The ISP available at the home for Individual #3 was dated 8/10/23. The most current ISP is dated 1/12/24. The ISP available at the home for Individual #4 was dated 7/12/23. The most current ISP is dated 1/2/24.The most current copies of record information required in § 6400.213(2)-(14) shall be kept at the residential home.Residential managers and/or program specialists will review in HCSIS all current ISPs for the individuals in our residential homes. The manager and/or program specialist will check the plan last updated date on the ISP against the ISP in the individual's binder. If the current ISP is not in the binder, it will be printed, and changes highlighted. The managers and/or program specialists will train staff on the changes in the ISP. 04/05/2024 Implemented
SIN-00230559 Renewal 09/26/2023 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.110(f)Individual #1 is hearing impaired. Their bed is equipped with a bed shaker. At the time of the 9/27/23 onsite inspection, the bed shaker was not operable when the fire alarm was activated. If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the smoke detector or fire alarm system, all smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be equipped so that each person with a hearing impairment will be alerted in the event of a fire. The Associate Director of Residential submitted a work order to fix the bed shaker on 9/29/23. The Maintenance coordinator found that the batteries had shaken loose and were not connecting to work properly; however, the bed shaker was fixed and working properly on 9/29/23. The house manager added the bed shaker to the list of things to check on the back side of the fire drill log, monthly, along with the smoke detectors. 09/29/2023 Not Implemented
6400.186Individual #1's most recent individual support plan (isp), updated on 7/24/23, states that there are alarms turned on during sleeping hours to ensure that Individual #1 is not binge-eating or hoarding food. At the time of the 9/27/23 onsite inspection during the day (awake hours), the alarms were turned on.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.The Program Specialist will update individual #1's ISP and assessment to state that there are alarms turned on at all times to ensure that individual #1 is not binge-eating or hoarding food, due to progression of Alzheimer's Disease. 11/03/2023 Implemented
SIN-00212306 Renewal 10/04/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(d)(2)(Repeated Violation -- 11/28/21) Individual #1 is not financially independent. There is a cash box and wallet where Individual #1's money is kept, both with a ledger. Between May and June 2022, there were incorrect balances on Individual #1's cash box ledger, changing the correct balance amount for the month.(2) Disbursements made to or for the individual. House Managers will be retrained by the Executive Director on the process for completing individual financial logs (wallet and lock boxes) accurately and completely. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.64(a)At the time of the 10/4/22 inspection, the fabric on the kitchen chairs was very stained with unknown substances.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The House Manager will begin the process of shopping for a new dining room set. The House Manager will send options to the Executive Director of Operations for approval to purchase, to ensure it is within the home's budget. The new dining room set will be ordered no later than 11/18/22. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.67(a)At the time of the 10/4/22 inspection, the metal electric heat register along the side of and behind the toilet was very rusted.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. A work order will be completed and sent to the maintenance department for repair by 10/13/2022, by the Executive Director of Operations. The request will be dated for repair to be addressed by 10/31/2022. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.111(f)The fire extinguishers at this home were inspected on 12/1/20 and not again until 12/14/21. A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. The Executive Director of Operations will meet with the Maintenance Director to review the regulation above to ensure that all fire extinguishers are inspected within 364 days of the previous year's inspection. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.144Individual #1 had a podiatrist appointment on 2/4/22 in which the podiatrist ordered Individual #1's left big toe to be cleaned once daily and Neosporin applied for 5 days. There is no documentation provided verifying that this order was followed. Individual #1's doctor discontinued their evening dose of pantoprazole on 3/14/22. The morning dose remained unchanged, and the doctor requested contact in 4 weeks regarding this change. There is no documentation provided verifying that the doctor was contacted for this follow-up request.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. House Manager will contact the PCP to follow up on the medication (pantoprazole) change that was implemented on 3.14.22 to update the PCP on how the change is/is not working. Documentation will be written on the appointment chart. Staff will be retrained by the Program Specialist on documentation requirements related to all aspects of the individual's care plans to ensure that the individuals are receiving all services to keep them healthy and safe. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.46(c)Staff person #2 began working with individuals on 1/17/22. Staff person #2 was not trained in general first aid until 1/19/22. Staff person #4 began working with individuals on 6/21/22. Staff person #4 was not trained in general first aid before they were CPR and First Aid certified on 8/1/22.Program specialists and direct service workers and at least one person in a vehicle while individuals are being transported by the home shall be trained before working with individuals in first aid techniques.The Training Coordinator will schedule all new employees within their first two weeks of employment, to receive the required training. The HR Assistant will notify the Training Coordinator of all new employees in order for the training to be scheduled within the first two weeks of employment. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.46(d)Staff person #5 completed a 2-year certification for CPR and First Aid on 8/14/20. This staff person did not complete a recertification until 9/21/22.Program specialists, direct service workers and drivers of and aides in vehicles shall be trained within 6 months after the day of initial employment and annually thereafter, by an individual certified as a training by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid, Heimlich techniques and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.The Training Coordinator will work with J&FC's CPR/First Aid Certified Trainer, to develop an annual CPR/First Aid training spreadsheet of all employees, to ensure training is completed by their biannual due date. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.51(a)(3)Staff person #4 began working on 6/3/22. Staff person #4 did not complete the orientation requirements in 6400.51b1 -- 6400.51b5 until 7/18/22. The requirements in 6400.51b1 were not completed until 7/13/22. The requirements in 6400.51b2 and 6400.51b4 were not completed until 7/7/22. The requirements in 6400.51b3 were not completed until 7/18/22.Prior to working alone with individuals, and within 30 days after hire, the following shall complete the orientation as described in subsection (b): Direct service workers, including full-time and part-time staff persons.The Training Coordinator will schedule all new employees within their first two weeks of employment, to receive the required training. The HR Assistant will notify the Training Coordinator of all new employees in order for the training to be scheduled within the first two weeks of employment. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.51(b)(1)Staff person #2 was hired on 12/30/21. Staff person #2 did not receive training in person centered practices, community integration, individual choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships until 2/1/22.The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The Training Coordinator will schedule all new employees within their first two weeks of employment, to receive the required training. The HR Assistant will notify the Training Coordinator of all new employees in order for the training to be scheduled within the first two weeks of employment. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.51(b)(3)Staff person #2 was hired on 12/30/21. Staff person #2 did not receive training in individual rights until 2/25/22.The orientation must encompass the following areas: Individual rights.The Training Coordinator will schedule all new employees within their first two weeks of employment, to receive the required training. The HR Assistant will notify the Training Coordinator of all new employees in order for the training to be scheduled within the first two weeks of employment. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.165(b)The October Medication Administration Record for Individual #1 lists Debrox 6.5% ear drops- administer 5 drops into each ear canal twice daily as needed for up to 10 days. The medication at the home that is being administered to Individual #1 is Floxin- Ofloxacin Dro 0.3% instill 5 drops into Right ear twice daily for 7 days.A prescription order shall be kept current.House Manager will contact the PCP requesting a current physician order for the Floxin-Ofloxacin drops. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)The following medications on Individual #1's October Medication Administration Record do not include the diagnosis or purpose of the medication: Risperidone, Sodium Fluoride, Acetaminophen, and Olopatadine.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Diagnosis or purpose for the medication, including pro re nata.House Manager will update the October MARs for the following medications - Risperidone, Sodium Fluoride, Acetaminophen and Olopatadine - including the diagnosis or purpose of these four medications. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.166(b)The following medications were administered to Individual #1, but the administration was not documented at the time of administration: · 2/9/22 -- All 8am pill-form medications · 2/20/22 -- All 8am pill-form medications · 4/30/22 -- Levothyroxine · 5/20/22 -- Escitalopram · 7/11/22 -- Levothyroxine · 8/15/22 - EscitalopramThe information in subsection (a)(12) and (13) shall be recorded in the medication record at the time the medication is administered.House Manager and staff will be retrained by J&FC Certified Medication Trainer on the following sections (7 & 8) of the medication administration course to guarantee that all staff understand the expectations in order to stay within compliance of this regulation. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.167(a)(1)Individual #1 was not administered the following medications on the dates below: · 12/26/21 -- levothyroxine · 12/1/21, 12/2/21, 12/3/21 -- eye scrub · 2/9/22 -- Metronidazole Cream, Olopatadine drops · 2/20/22 -- Metronidazole Cream, Olopadatine drops · 3/11/22 -- Azelastine Spray · 4/11/22 -- ocusoft eye pads · 5/9/22 -- Olopatadine drops · 5/14/22 and 5/15/22-- Ocusoft eye pads · 5/20/22 -- Azelastine Spray · 7/25/22 -- Escitalopram · 8/15/22 -- Metronidazole Cream, Azelastine spray, Olopatadine drops, and Ocusoft eye padsMedication errors include the following: Failure to administer a medication.House Manager and staff will be retrained by J&FC Certified Medication Trainer on the following sections (7 & 8) of the medication administration course to guarantee that all staff understand the expectations in order to stay within compliance of this regulation. House Manager and staff will be retrained by J&FC Trainer on the incident management bulletin specifically medication errors and when it leads to neglect, when it needs to be reported and how it is prevented. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.167(b)There is no documentation of the follow up actions taken for the medication errors described in 6400.167a1.Documentation of medication errors, follow-up action taken and the prescriber's response, if applicable, shall be kept in the individual's record.House Manager and staff will be retrained by J&FC Certified Medication Trainer on proper documentation of medication errors and follow up action that needs to be done. House Manager will be retrained by J&FC lead certified investigator on proper documentation required for a medication error including follow up actions and responses if applicable. 10/31/2022 Implemented
6400.167(c)The medication errors described in 6400.167a1 were not reported in the department's incident management system.A medication error shall be reported as an incident as specified in § 6400.18(b) (relating to incident report and investigation).House Manager and staff will be retrained by J&FC Trainer on the incident management bulletin specifically medication errors and when it leads to neglect, when it needs to be reported and how it is prevented to guarantee that all staff understand the expectations in order to stay within compliance of this regulation. 10/31/2022 Implemented
SIN-00196951 Renewal 11/29/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.110(f)Individual #1 is hearing impaired and uses a bed shaker device as an alert in case of a fire. The bed shaker did not work during the inspection when the fire alarms were set off. Staff realized that the bed shaker device was not plugged in properly and was not located close enough to the actual smoke detector. If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the smoke detector or fire alarm system, all smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be equipped so that each person with a hearing impairment will be alerted in the event of a fire. The bed shaker has been reinstalled and tested to ensure it is working properly. It is the responsibility of the house mangers to ensure all individuals with a hearing impairment are equipped with a system that notifies them in the event of a fire. 12/14/2021 Implemented
SIN-00180257 Renewal 12/07/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)The dryer had a lint ball between the size of a golf ball and baseball.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. The house manager has reviewed with staff the importance of cleaning the lint trap after loads of laundry are dried on 12/18/2020. A sign has been posted on the dryer reminding staff to do this. It is the responsibility of the manager to ensure staff know to clean the lint trap. 12/18/2020 Implemented
6400.73(a)The outside cement steps did not have a handrail. There were more then two stairs. A handrail is required. Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. The stairs will be equipped with a handrail. A work order has been submitted to the maintenance supervisor by the director of programs on 12/15/2020. Target date for completion is 12/31/2020. It is the responsibility of the house manager to ensure that stairs are equipped with handrails. Please reference attachment #2. 12/31/2020 Implemented
6400.112(f)For every fire drill completed from 9/27/19 through 11/16/20, the front door was used as the exit. On 3/8/20 and 11/16/20, the garage and front door were both used as exits. However, that means that there are individuals in the home that only exited through the front door. Alternate exits should be used for the fire drills.Alternate exit routes shall be used during fire drills. The house manager has been retrained on the evacuation protocol and requirements by the director of programs on December 10th. It is the responsibility of the house manager to ensure that alternate exits are used for fire drills. Please see attachment #1. 12/10/2020 Implemented
SIN-00164954 Renewal 12/11/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(a)Staff # 2 was hired on 03/04/19 and the Criminal background check was not completed until 03/05/19.An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for prospective employes of the home who will have direct contact with individuals, including part-time and temporary staff persons who will have direct contact with individuals, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. Going forward, the human resources director will be responsible for ensuring all background checks are initiated on or before the date of hire for new employees. The Human Resource Director has been informed of the OAPSA bulletin. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.46(h)There is no documentation that staff #2 or staff # 3 was trained in general first aid prior to working with individuals.Program specialists and direct service workers and at least one person in a vehicle while individuals are being transported by the home, shall be trained before working with individuals in first aid techniques. The orientation packet has been updated to include general first aid and the first day a staff worked with an individual on their own. House managers are responsible for the training of new staff and the completion of the orientation packet. All orientation packets then go to the training coordinator to ensure completion. Please see attachment 9. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.62(a)Head and Shoulders shampoo (poison) and Act Mouthwash (poison) were found unlocked in individual # 1's bathroomPoisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. The hygiene items have been locked away and the individuals who they belong to have a way to access them. The house manager will be responsible for ensuring hygiene items continue to be locked away going forward. The newly updated monthly safety checklist requires staff/managers to check to ensure all poisonous substances are kept locked away. The managers are responsible for ensuring this form is completed each month. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.68(b)The water temperature in individual # 1's bathroom is 133 degrees. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Maintenance lead, has adjusted the temperature at the water heater and checked all the water sources in the house to ensure they are at the appropriate level. Going forward, it will be each managers responsibility to complete the newly updated monthly safety checklist, which requires the checking of water temperature. Please refer to attachment 1. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.73(b)There is no railing on the back patio behind the grill. There is a drop of the patio approximately 18 inches.Each porch that has over an 18-inch drop shall have a well-secured railing.A request to fix the issue has been submitted, maintenance lead. has measured the area in order to gather supplies for the job. Target date for completion is 1/10/20. Going forward, it will be each manager's responsibility to ensure the safety of each home. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.77(b)Antiseptic was not locate in First Aid Kit. 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. Peroxide has been added to the first aid kit. The manager will check periodically to ensure that all required contents of the first aid kit are present in the kit and there is a note on the outside of the kit outlining exactly what is needed. All first aid kits have been checked to ensure proper contents. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.112(a)There is no evidence of a Fire Drill during the month of 06/19. An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. Assistant Director of Programs has created a yearly fire drill schedule, which is scheduled out through December 2020, that she will share with each manager to ensure drills are being done every month. For clarification, this schedule will only be shared with managers and the managers will ensure that the drills are unannounced (except to the person responsible for conducting the drill). Please see attachment 5 for reference. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.151(c)(3)Individual # 4's 01/18/19 physical examination does not include evidence that she is free from communicable diseases. The check mark regarding the communicable disease is left blank on the form. The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the staff person is free of communicable diseases or that the staff person has a communicable disease but is able to work in the home if specific precautions are taken that will prevent the spread of the disease to individuals. J&FC has contacted the doctor and has received an updated form that indicates is free from communicable diseases. Going forward, HR Assistant, will be responsible for checking all staff physicals and ensuring they are complete. Please see attachment 8 for reference. 01/03/2020 Implemented
6400.46(a)There is no evidence that staff # 2 completed program Orientation and training. His orientation packet is not complete (multiple blanks on orientation packet)Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals 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, smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff persons smoke at the home, 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.House managers are responsible for the orientation of new staff and completing the orientation packet. Upon completion, they are then responsible for forwarding the orientation packet to the Training Coordinator who will ensure the packet is filled out in its entirety. The manager will have one week to comply/update the packet if any further attention is needed. The orientation for this employee was indeed completed, just not properly documented. 01/03/2020 Implemented