Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00229486 Renewal 08/16/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.141(c)(6)(TB) Tuberculin skin screening was not completed on the annual physical exam dated 09/08/2022. The portion on the exam was left blank on Individual #1 form.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for individuals 1 year of age or older; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. Individual refuses to be stuck by a needle, therefore the tuberculin skin test could not be done. This refusal will be documented on the individual¿s ISP and Assessment by the Program Specialist. Also, the PCP will document the refusal on the Annual Physical Examination Form. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(10)The communicable disease portion was left blank on the annual physical exam dated 09/08/2022 for Individual #1The 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. The Program Specialist will take the Annual Physical Examination Form to the individual¿s PCP who will be advised to correct the form to include the missing information. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(14)Individual #1, Medical information pertinent to diagnosis in case of an emergency on the annual physical form dated 09/08/2022 was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The Program Specialist will take the Annual Physical Examination Form to the individual¿s PCP who will be advised to correct the form to include the missing information. 12/31/2023 Implemented
6400.181(a)The annual assessment for individual #1 was not being completed annually. The assessment is being revised stating the year. The assessment states ("No changes"). The assessment does not capture progress over the last 365 calendar days in areas required. In some areas for 2023 the area is blank. 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. A new assessment will be done to reflect the changes the individual made during the last assessment year. 12/31/2023 Implemented
SIN-00209791 Renewal 08/12/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)Over the counter medications and poisons were found unlocked in several areas around the apartment. Triple antibiotic ointment, Lysol spray, wound care spray, and a spray bottle of 91% isopropyl alcohol were found in an unlocked closet near the half bathroom. Comet cleaner was found in an unlocked cabinet beneath the sink in the half bathroom. Per their ISP, Individual 1 must be protected from poisonous materials.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. The containers with poisonous substances were immediately removed from their unsecured locations and placed in a locked cabinet where ALL poisonous substances are usually kept. Implemented
6400.64(a)Material consistent with dirt or grime was seen built up along the base of the interior of the dishwasher.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The dishwasher was cleaned of the dirt or grime immediately after the inspection was completed. 08/12/2022 Implemented
6400.64(b)Insects were seen crawling along the base of the interior of the dishwasher.There may not be evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the home. The maintenance department of the apartment complex was informed of the crawling insects seen at the base of the dishwasher. Within that week the apartment was treated by exterminators for crawling insects. 08/14/2022 Implemented
6400.142(g)Individual 1's dental hygiene plan was not rewritten annually. The two most recent dental hygiene plans in the individual's file are dated 6/27/20 and 5/3/22.A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten at least annually. Dental Hygiene Plan missing for 2021 has been written. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual 1's assessments are not completed annually. Their 2/15/22 assessment indicates the last assessment update was written on 3/24/21, less than a year prior. Per that document, the update prior to that was dated 7/27/20, also less than a year prior. Assessments must capture a full year of information. 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. The last update of the Assessment was changed to show that it was one year after the previous update. All information for that period was included. 02/02/2023 Implemented
6400.52(c)(1)Staff Member 1' 2021,annual training did not cover the application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.A) All required mandatory training was completed by 1/12/22 by staff who had not completed those trainings earlier for the training year, 2022. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(2)Staff Member 1' 2021 annual training did not cover the prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10225.101-10225.5102). The child protective services law (23 Pa. C.S. §§ 6301-6386) the Adult Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10210.101 - 10210.704) and applicable protective services regulations.All required mandatory training was completed by 1/12/22 by staff who had not completed those trainings earlier for the training year, 2022. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(3)Staff Member 1' 2021 annual training did not cover individual rights.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Individual rights.This staff member will comple the required training. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(4)Staff Member 1' 2021 annual training did not cover recognizing and reporting incidents.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Recognizing and reporting incidents.All required mandatory training was completed by 1/12/22 by staff who had not completed those trainings earlier for the training year, 2022. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(6)Staff Member 1' 2021 annual training did not cover ISP plan implementation for any individuals they work with.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.All required mandatory training was completed by 1/12/22 by staff who had not completed those trainings earlier for the training year, 2022. 12/31/2022 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual 1's file does not contain documentation of quarterly medication management medical appointments. Documentation from the past year was requested, but only one visit's documentation was submitted, dated 6/7/22. The individual's lifetime medical document references 5 different medication management visits in 2022.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.This is an error. Medical Reviews for all visits were submitted as requested at the time of inspection. These reviews will be resubmitted by email on 2/2/2023. 02/02/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(13)Individual 1's 1mg Risperidone administrations were not signed for in their MAR at 8PM on 8/11/22 nor 8AM on 8/12/22.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name and initials of the person administering the medication.The staff who administered the medication on that day was reminded of the implications of forgetting to initial the MAR immediately after a medication has been administered. The staff completed this step of the medication by initialing the appropriate boxes on the MAR. 02/02/2023 Implemented
SIN-00192335 Renewal 08/27/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(c)There were no fire drill logs available for review at the time of inspection for this home.A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. It is reported that there were no fire drill logs available for review at the time of inspection. The fire drill records that were requested were uploaded to the portal on 8/26/21, but it seems as though there was a technical issue with the software at the time of that specific upload which resulted in the file not being uploaded. These requested documents are available and have been a part of the fire drill records kept at the home. Please see ATTACHMENT #11 09/24/2021 Implemented
6400.181(c)Individual #1's 2/18/21 assessment does not list the sources of information used in its development.The assessment shall be based on assessment instruments, interviews, progress notes and observations. The CEO omitted the source of information on which the Assessment, dated 2/18/21 was based. The CEO will correct by listing the source of the information used to complete the Assessment. ATTACHMENT #5 09/30/2021 Implemented
6400.181(d)Individual #1's 2/18/21 assessment was not signed and dated by its author.The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment. The Assessment dated for Individual #1, dated 2/18/21 was not signed and dated by the author. The Assessment has been signed and dated by its author, the CEO. ATTACHMENT #6 09/30/2021 Implemented
6400.181(e)(7)The agency's assessment of individual #1's ability to recognize and quickly move away from dangerous heat sources is incomplete. Their 2/18/21 assessment does not address their knowledge of the danger of heat sources; rather, it describes their instinctive reaction to heat. Further, per the individual's ISP, they are legally blind and touch surfaces around them when exploring/being curious. The assessment must include vital health and safety considerations; otherwise, it is incomplete.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's knowledge of the danger of heat sources and ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated. On the ASSESSMENT, CEO did not indicate the individual's knowledge of heat sources and ability to move away quickly from heat sources in excess of 120 degrees fahrenheit and not insulated. The CEO has corrected this omission. SEE ATTACHMENT #7 10/01/2021 Implemented
6400.181(e)(12)Individual #1's 2/18/21 assessment does not include recommendations for specific areas of training, programs, or services. That section of the assessment was observed to be blank.The assessment must include the following information: Recommendations for specific areas of training, programming and services. CEO did not indicate recommendations for specific areas of training, programs, or services on the Assessment. CEO has corrected this omission. See ATTACHMENT #8 10/01/2021 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(v)Individual #1's 2/18/21 assessment does not address progress or other changes to socialization. It mentions the general difficulties presented by the COVID pandemic, but does not address the individual's specific growth or change in reaction to those difficulties.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. CEO did not address progress or other changes to socialization on the Assessment, but instead mentioned the the general difficulties presented by the COVID pandemic. The CEO will state specifically how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the individual's growth in socialization. ATTACHMENT #9 10/01/2021 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(vii)Individual #1's progress, growth, or changes in financial independence is listed as "N/A" in their 2/18/21 assessment. An assessment of their financial independence has not been completed.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Financial independence. The CEO did not indicate indicate on the Assessment for 2/18/21, progress, growth, or changes in financial independence of the individual. The CEO has corrected this omission. SEE ATTACHMENT #15 10/01/2021 Implemented
6400.165(g)It cannot be determined if individual #1 has had quarterly psychotropic medication reviews which were reviewed by a licensed physician. Psychotropic medication reviews were submitted at the time of inspection dated 10/2/20, 12/31/20, 4/3/21 and 7/12/21. However, these reviews were completed solely by the program specialist and the line where it asks what date this information was reviewed by a physician is blank. As such, there is no record of a physician reviewing the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue those medications, and the 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.It cannot be determined id the individual has had quarterly psychotropic medication reviews which were reviewed by a licensed physician. The physician has finally submitted Part 3 of the reviews which the CEO had requested on more than one occasion, and several months prior to the inspection. All visits in the past year were virtual due to the pandemic. SEE ATTACHMENT #16 10/01/2021 Implemented
6400.181(f)Individual #1's most recent assessment is dated 2/18/21; their most recent annual plan meeting was 3/15/21. It cannot be determined that the assessment was shared with their team one month prior to the annual plan meeting.The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the individual plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an individual plan meeting.The CEO did not share the Annual Assessment dated 2/18/21 with the team at least one month prior to the Plan Team Meeting. CEO will ensure that all future assessments are shared with the team at least one month prior to the Annual Plan Meeting. 10/01/2021 Implemented