Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00234168 Renewal 11/07/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.142(a)Individual #1 had a dental examination completed on 8/14/23. However, their record did not include a dental examination completed in 2022, therefore compliance could not be measured.An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. Program Specialist and CEO will develop a checklist to utilize in conducting monthly file audits for all individuals to ensure all necessary documentation is completed and compliance maintained. 01/31/2024 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1 had an assessment completed on 5/5/22 and then again on 6/21/23. Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the residential home and an updated assessment annually thereafter. The initial assessment must include an assessment of adaptive behavior and level of skills completed within 6 months prior to admission to the residential home. Program Specialist to immediately conduct an audit of all individual files and document annual assessment dates to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 01/31/2024 Implemented
6400.181(f)Individual #1's 6/21/23 assessment was sent to their individual plan team on 6/22/23 for an annual review meeting that was held on 7/17/23.The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the individual plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an individual plan meeting.Program Specialist will immediately conduct an audit of all individual files and will document ISP/Assessment annual review dates to maintain compliance and to ensure all assessments are submitted to the team at least 30 days prior to the ISP meeting. 01/31/2024 Implemented
6400.182(c)Individual #1's 6/21/23 assessment states they can temper their own water. However, Individual #1's most recent individual plan updated on 6/29/23 indicates they need assistance in adjusting their own bath water. Individual #1's 6/21/23 assessment also states they can evacuate the home independently during a fire drill. However, Individual #1's most recent individual plan updated on 6/29/23 explains that they have no self-preservation skills and would need assistance evacuating safely.The individual plan shall be initially developed, revised annually and revised when an individual's needs change based upon a current assessment.Program Specialist will conduct an audit of all individual files immediately to document all assessment dates and ensure regulatory requirements are met and maintained. 01/31/2024 Implemented
SIN-00215603 Renewal 11/29/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The agency's Certificate of Compliance expiration date was 8/19/2022. The agency completed the self-assessment of the home on 11/28/2022.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. Self-assessments were completed, however not within a timely manner. CEO and Program Specialist will complete future self-assessments within the required timeframe of 3 to 6 months prior to expiration date of the certificate of compliance. CEO and Program Specialist will complete all self-assessments by 5/19/23 and will begin self-assessments no later than 3/1/23 to measure compliance with applicable regulations and correct any identified deficiencies. Violations will be identified, and written summaries of corrective actions taken will be documented. 03/01/2023 Implemented
6400.15(c)The agency did not utilize the comment boxes to capture identified violations, or a summary of corrections made.A copy of the agency's self-assessment results and a written summary of corrections made shall be kept by the agency for at least 1 year. Self-assessments were completed, however not within a timely manner. CEO and Program Specialist will complete future self-assessments within the required timeframe of 3 to 6 months prior to expiration date of the certificate of compliance. CEO and Program Specialist will complete all self-assessments by 5/19/23 and will begin self-assessments no later than 3/1/23 to measure compliance with applicable regulations and correct any identified deficiencies. Violations will be identified, and written summaries of corrective actions taken will be documented. 03/01/2023 Implemented
6400.64(f)The outdoor trash receptacle located near the front entrance of the home was overfilled approximately seven inches with garbage, rendering the lid unable to be closed.Trash outside the home shall be kept in closed receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.Additional trash receptacle was added to the home 1/3/23 in order to prevent future violation. House manager instructed to monitor weekly for compliance and to alert CEO if there are any issues identified. Staff to be reminded of importance of maintaining outdoor trash receptacles and trained on applicable regulatory requirements. 03/01/2023 Implemented
6400.67(a)A two feet long by one and a half feet section of the floor, abutting the bathtub in the bathroom, was soft and spongy and receded when stepped on, due to apparent water damage; posing falling risk.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Incident report for site closure was submitted into HCSIS as bathroom was remodeled over three days and is the only bathroom for the house. Floor, walls bathtub and surround all renovated. New subfloor, flooring was installed. Renovations were completed on 12/12/23 and site reopened. Individual returned home and maintained typical scheduled programming and daily activities during the closure. 03/01/2023 Implemented
6400.171On 11/30/2022. a carton of eggs with an expiration date of 11/28/2022 was in the refrigerator in the kitchen of the home.Food shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, transported and served. Discarded at time of inspection. CEO will post reminder at all houses that all staff are required to monitor the refrigerator and freezer and all foods in cabinets for dates on stored and prepared foods to ensure any items that are near an expiration date are discarded according to expiration date. House managers will be responsible for maintaining monthly checklist that checks are being done on a regular basis. CEO and program specialist to conduct site monitoring monthly. 03/01/2023 Implemented
6400.18(a)(11)On 11/30/2022, Chief Executive Officer #1 stated that Individual #1 was recently located to a hotel for a few days due to the heating oil being too low in the home. This incident was not reported into the Department's information management system.The home shall report the following incidents, alleged incidents and suspected incidents through the Department's information management system or on a form specified by the Department within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person: Emergency closure. All incidents will be reported into HCSIS and will be done so according to the regulatory requirements. Administration responsible for reporting incidents will ensure that site closures are reported timely. 03/01/2023 Implemented
SIN-00197908 Renewal 12/20/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.72(a)On 12/21/2021 at 1:45 PM, there was no screen in the window in the bathroom of the home. There were no screens in two windows of Individual #1's bedroom.Windows, including windows in doors, shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open. Screens have been placed in the bathroom window as well as the bedroom windows. House manager will conduct a monthly inspection of the house to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. 01/01/2022 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #1 had a review of medications prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness on 4/14/2021. This review did not include the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue medication and the medication and necessary dosage.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes to document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.Program specialist and house manager attempted multiple times to acquire documentation from psychiatrist regarding quarterly reviews that had taken place. To ensure compliance in the future, house managers will be responsible for obtaining documentation at time of review. CEO will conduct additional review of psychiatric documentation on a monthly basis. 01/13/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)The medication administration record for December 2021 for Individual #1 does not list the diagnosis or purpose for the prescribed Divalproex, Olanzapine, and Levoxyl.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.Diagnosis have been added to the necessary medications in the medication administration record. House manager will review medication administration record as soon as it is delivered from pharmacy to ensure diagnosis is included. 01/01/2022 Implemented
SIN-00142806 Renewal 10/03/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.70The home does not have telephone with an outside line.A home shall have an operable, noncoin-operated telephone with an outside line that is easily accessible to individuals and staff persons. Telephone was purchased on October 5, 2018 and subsequently placed in the home on October 8, 2018 and is operable with outside line and accessible to Individuals. [Upon opening a new home through the self inspection process, the CEO shall ensure that all required physical site requirements are met and accurately attested to on the self inspection documentation that is submitted to the Department. At least quarterly, the CEO or a designated staff person educated in the physical site requirements of the home as per 6400.61-6400.85 shall complete an onsite check of all community homes to ensure all physical site requirements of the home are met. Documentation of the onsite checks shall be kept. (DPOC by AES, HSLS on 10/24/18)] 10/08/2018 Implemented
6400.74The twelve interior stairs between the main floor of the home to the floor with the bedrooms do not have a nonskid surface.Interior stairs and outside steps shall have a nonskid surface. Maintenance has completed painting stairs with nonskid paint to ensure compliance. House Managers will perform monthly checks of buildings to ensure compliance. Should any surface require nonskid material, House Manager will notify maintenance immediately for repair. [Upon opening a new home through the self inspection process, the CEO shall ensure that all required physical site requirements are met and accurately attested to on the self inspection documentation that is submitted to the Department. At least quarterly, the CEO or a designated staff person educated in the physical site requirements of the home as per 6400.61-6400.85 shall complete an onsite check of all community homes to ensure all physical site requirements of the home are met. Documentation of the onsite checks shall be kept. (DPOC by AES, HSLS on 10/24/18)] 10/08/2018 Implemented
6400.77(b)The first aid kit does not contain a thermometer and tweezers. 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. House Managers and CEO will conduct monthly checks of all first aid kits to ensure compliance. A list of all items required has been placed on each first aid kit. If item that is required is missing, item will be obtained immediately and placed in first aid kit. [Immediately, the CEO or designee shall educate all staff person working in community homes of the required items in first aid kits and the replacement and replenishment procedures to ensure all first aid kits have all required items at all time. Documentation of the training shall be kept. Documentation of aforementioned monthly audits shall be kept. Upon opening a new home through the self-inspection process, the CEO shall ensure that all required physical site requirements are met and accurately attested to on the self-inspection documentation that is submitted to the Department. At least quarterly, the CEO or a designated staff person educated in the physical site requirements of the home as per 6400.61-6400.85 shall complete an onsite check of all community homes to ensure all physical site requirements of the home are met. Documentation of the onsite checks shall be kept. (DPOC by AES, HSLS on 10/24/18)] 10/17/2018 Implemented
SIN-00163236 Renewal 09/25/2019 Compliant - Finalized