Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00212797 Renewal 10/03/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.144Individual #1 has a seizure diagnosis, takes medication to manage seizures but there was no seizure protocol in place.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 Colver 1.Individual #1 has a seizure diagnosis, takes medication to manage seizures but there was no seizure protocol in place. 2. All individuals with a seizure diagnosis and taking medications to manage seizures were reviewed to ensure a Seizure Protocol was in place and were found to be compliant with this regulation. Plans will be reviewed yearly to ensure compliance with this regulation by the Medical Coordinator RN. 3.The individual¿s neurologist was contacted to complete the Seizure Protocol on 10/6/22. 4. Seizure Protocol was received on 10/24/2022 from the neurologist, all RSW and Management staff working in the individuals home will be trained on it by the Medical Coordinator RN and complete a sign-off by 12/30/2022. 5. Staff will be trained by the Medical Coordinator RN, General Manager and/or License Compliance Managers¿ on regulation 6400.144 by 12/30/2022. Attachment #1 12/30/2022 Implemented
SIN-00137781 Renewal 08/29/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)There was no indication that a self-assessment was completed for 114 Reese Ave. due to the self-assessments not including the home address that it was completed for. The legal entity address was recorded on all self-assessment forms.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. 1. The CEO trained Vice President on regulation 6400.15A on 09/04/2018 to have addresses properly identified on the self-assessment. 2. All other locations were not in compliance with this regulation. This violation was addressed by the licensor on 08/29/2018 during on-site inspection. 3. The President and Vice President and house team leads were trained on regulation 6400.15A by the CEO to ensure that all self-assessments will have the proper addresses listed with reference to Regulation 6400.15A. The President, Vice-President and House Team Leads will sign off on signature paper by 12/31/2018. 4. The CEO will review with the Vice President the self- assessments on a yearly basis to ensure compliance. 10/12/2018 Implemented
6400.62(a)Individuals living in the home were assessed to be unsafe around poisonous substances. Suave men shampoo and conditioner/bodywash and Dollar General hand soap that all contained labels to contact poison control center if ingested was unlocked and accessible in the bathroom. The hand soap was located on the bathroom sink and the Suave was in a cabinet above the bathroom sink.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 1. On 8/30/2018 all poisonous items were immediately locked up in the group home after the violation was found. 2. On 09/04/2018, the quality compliance manager checked all other homes that were not reviewed by the state licensor. All other houses outside of homes that were not reviewed by state licensor were found in compliance. 3. All staff will be trained on regulation 6400.62a by the Behavioral Specialist Consultant to ensure that all poisonous materials are kept locked up in house per restrictive plan by 12/31/2018. 4. The Behavioral Specialist will review the restrictive plans with all staff on a monthly basis starting 11/01/2018. 10/12/2018 Implemented
6400.67(a)Individual #1's long dresser is missing 10 drawer knobs.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. 1. A maintenance request from was sent on 08/30/2018 to have knobs installed on the dresser. 2. On 09/04/2018 the quality compliance manager checked all other homes. All other homes were in compliance with this regulation. 3. All staff will be trained on regulation 6400.67a by the quality compliance manager to ensure that all knobs are on dressers. Staff will sign off on a training signature paper by 12/31/2018. 4. The Behavioral Specialist implemented into the individuals restrictive plan that the knobs will not be on the individual¿s by 09/19/2018. On a weekly basis, the quality compliance manager will make sure that all dressers have knobs starting on 11/01/2018. 10/12/2018 Implemented
6400.113(a)There was no documentation to indicate if Individuals #1 and #2 received fire safety training for the current year or previous year. The individuals' signatures were illegible, and the agency did not document which individual received fire safety training on the fire safety training documentation. 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. 1. The Program Specialist went back and printed the individuals name on 09/04/2018 to go along with the individual¿s initials and or signature that was illegible . The Fire Safety Expert will sign off on all of the individual¿s fire safety training to make sure that the individuals are getting trained correctly. 2. The Program Specialist reviewed all other fire safety trainings and made corrections and clearly identified the individuals were trained in fire safety on 9/4/2018 to 9/06/2018. 3. All staff will be trained on regulation 6400.113A by the Fire Safety Expert to make sure that all individual are properly trained in fire safety with reference to Fire Safety Training-Training outline, staff will sign off on training signature paper by 12/31/2018. 4. The CEO will review all individual¿s fire safety on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance with the CEO review signature sheet starting on 01/2019. 10/12/2018 Implemented
SIN-00117504 Renewal 07/12/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(h)7/7/2017 fire drill did not indicate if individuals met at the designated meeting place. Unable to determine who chairperson is. Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.It is important that all fire safety procedures are implemented and documented properly to assure the home/individuals are safe. The violation occurred because the staff did not circle yes that everyone met at the meeting place. To prevent future occurrence, the staff are responsible to document if all residents and staff evacuate to the designated meeting place. (Attachment #1) The Team lead will review the Community Homes Monthly Fire Drill Report monthly to assure compliance with this regulation for all homes. Team Leaders were trained on this regulation and their responsibility in meeting the regulation. (Attachment #8) The vice president will train the Team Leads and all staff on this regulation 6400.112(h) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 8/31/17 08/31/2017 Implemented
6400.144Individual #1 is prescribed an epi-pen due to peanut allergy. Medication is not taken with him during community outings or any other time he leaves his residence.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. The medical coordinator will review each individuals medical record and train all staff on the individuals allergies and in regulation §6400.144. The training will ensure that for each individual who has allergies, staff will be properly equipped with an epi-pen to treat an allergic reaction on outings if such of an event should occur. Proper training in this regulation and allergies to each individual will ensure staff can respond to an allergic reaction. A locked box will be placed in each individuals home or vehicle to ensure that an epi-pen will be provided during an outing. The medical coordinator will ensure that the staff for each individual will be trained on that specific individuals allergies and trained on how to use an epi-pen. The vice president will train the Medical Coordinator and all staff on this regulation 6400.144 and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 9/30/17 09/30/2017 Implemented
6400.163(c)Individual #1's 7/10/17 and 10/4/16 psychiatric medication reviews did not include medications or dosage. 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.It is important that the psychiatric doctor reviews all psychiatric medications. This violation occurred because the Team Lead did not attach the physicians orders to the psychiatric appointment summary. All Team leads who directly support the individuals were trained on regulation 6400.163(c) and responsibility on this regulation on 7/26/2017. They will ensure that the copy of the physicians orders which list all medication will be attached to the appointment summary prior to an appointment so the psychiatric doctor can review all medications. The medical coordinator will ensure that each individuals medical record will include the medications and dosage is listed on the physicians orders that is attached to the appointment summary. Please see attachment number 8. The vice president will train the Medical Coordinator and all staff on this regulation 6400.163(c) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 9/30/17 09/30/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(3)(iii)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include current level of performance and progress in the area of personal adjustment.The individual's current level of performance and progress in the following areas: Personal adjustment. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181 This will also ensure that there was progress or performance in the area of personal adjustment § 6400.181(e)(3)(iii) and all areas of the assessment. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(e)(3)(iii) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(4)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include need for supervision. Individual #1 receives 3:1 staffing. The assessment must include the following information: The individual's need for supervision. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181(e)(4) This will also ensure that there was proper documentation for all individuals staffing ratios for the individuals need for supervision and all areas of the assessment.The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(e)(4) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(ii)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include progress over the past year in the area of communication skills. The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Motor and communication skills. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181(13)(ii) This will also ensure that the Program Specialist will update each individuals record to include progress over the last 365 days in the area of communication skills. and all areas of the assessment. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(13)(ii) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(v)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include progress over the past year in the area of socialization.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Socialization. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181(13)(v) This will also ensure that the Program Specialist will update each individuals record to include progress over the last 365 days in the area of socialization and all areas of the assessment. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(13)(v) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(vi)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include progress over the past year in the area of recreation.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Recreation. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181(13)(vi) This will also ensure that the Program Specialist will update each individuals record to include progress over the last 365 days in the area of recreation and all areas of the assessment. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(13)(vi) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.181(e)(14)Individual #1's assessment dated 5/23/2017 did not include information regarding knowledge of water safety and ability to swim.The assessment must include the following information:The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: The individual's knowledge of water safety and ability to swim. The Program Specialist created a new assessment outline / form taken directly from § 6400.181. All items from the regulation § 6400.181 was added to the new assessment. The program specialist will review each individuals record and make the necessary updates to all assessments to include the new outline / form and notify each supports coordinator as to any said updates so an appropriate update can be made to the individuals ISP. The new assessment will ensure that each individuals record will be updated and what each individuals ability is in all specified areas on regulation § 6400.181(14) This will also ensure that the Program Specialist will update each individuals record to include progress over the last 365 days in individuals level of knowledge of water safety and their ability to swim and all areas of the assessment. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.181(14) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 12/31/17 12/31/2017 Implemented
6400.186(c)(2)Individual #1's ISP reviews did not include information and/or updates regarding his behavior support plan, SEEN, and dental plan. The ISP review must include the following: A review of each section of the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter. The Program Specialist will review each individuals ISP review / Quarterly review has a section addressing a behavior support plan, seen plan and a dental plan. The Program Specialist will also ensure that for each individual on a behavior support plan that there are updates for the review period to include the amount of physical interventions used or properly document no physical interventions used during this reporting period. The Program Specialist will also review all individual records to update the ISP review / Quarterly review for a dental plan & SEEN plan and will be updated accordingly to each reporting period in accordance with § 6400.186(c)(2). Proper ISP reviews will ensure each item is documented properly and for future reporting periods for each individual.The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.186(c)(2) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 9/15/17 09/15/2017 Implemented
6400.186(e)All team members were not notified of the option to decline the ISP review documentation. The program specialist shall notify the plan team members of the option to decline the ISP review documentation. The declination sheet has been distributed to all team members that provide services to the individual. When a new team member is presented, a declination sheet will be provided to that person, so that they will have the opportunity to accept or decline ISP review documentation. The Vice President has trained the Program Specialist on training verification form. The Program Specialist will also review each individuals record for ISP quarterly reviews and add a declination signature page for all team member to either accept or deny any quarterly ISP review that has information contained from the ISP, Progress notes, observations etc. The proper documentation will ensure that each team member will have the chance to review or deny any information contained from the ISP for each individual in accordance with § 6400.186(e). The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.186(e) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 9/15/17 09/15/2017 Implemented
6400.195(d)Chairperson did not sign and date Individual #1's restrictive procedure plan.The restrictive procedure plan shall be reviewed, approved, signed and dated by the chairperson of the restrictive procedure review committee and the program specialist, prior to the use of a restrictive procedure, whenever the restrictive procedure plan is revised and at least every 6 months. A new Human Rights Committee form will be created to ensure that each person on the Human Rights Committee is identified on a signature sheet and the majority of persons on the committee do not directly work with the individual. The signature sheet will also ensure that the chair person will be identified and will be taken to each review. Also the new form will ensure that proper documentation will be kept for all individuals who are on a restrictive procedure plan in accordance with § 6400.195.(d) The Program Specialist will ensure that the new Human Rights Committee sheet is created and will ensure that it is taken to each individuals review. The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.195(d) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 9/30/17 09/30/2017 Implemented
6400.195(e)(5)Individual #1's restrictive procedure plan did not include a target date for achieving the outcome.The restrictive procedure plan shall include: A target date for achieving the outcome. A new Restrictive Procedure Plan was created by the Program Specialist to ensure that each item from regulation § 6400.195 (e)(5) is included in each individuals restrictive procedure plan. The Program Specialist will review each individuals restrictive procedure plan to ensure that there is a target date specified. The program specialist will also send each individuals restrictive procedure plan to the committee prior to each individuals meeting date to ensure a proper review of each restrictive plan is in accordance with regulation § 6400.195(e)(5) The vice president will train the Program Specialist on this regulation 6400.195(e)(5) and will ensure that the entire agency has reviewed this regulation and will be completed by 11/16/17 11/16/2017 Implemented
SIN-00101427 Renewal 07/26/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.18(g)IM policy does not include notification of family. A copy of unusual incident reports relating to the home itself, such as those requiring the services of a fire department, shall be kept. The CEO will add into the policy and procedure notifications to the family member will be made when any unusual incident occurs with an individual of next step care. 10/11/2016 Implemented
6400.21(a)Staff #1, hired on 2/26/2016, did not have a criminal history check completed (only a child abuse clearance was shown). 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. CEO will have a policy in place that will state that the President/Vice President will insure that all of Next Step Care Inc. Employees will have a Pennsylvania back ground check submitted within 5 days after hire. 10/11/2016 Implemented
6400.141(c)(10)On Individual #2's physical dated 3/21/2016, the communicable disease information was left blank. The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that must be taken if the individual has a communicable disease, to prevent spread of the disease to other individuals. Next Step Care Inc. Will have the Individual taken back to family Dr. and have Physician make sure the individual is free of Communicable Disease. From 10/11/16 all individual physicals will be reviewed by two persons of Next Step Care Inc. 10/11/2016 Implemented
SIN-00195551 Renewal 11/16/2021 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00178853 Renewal 11/04/2020 Compliant - Finalized