Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00237972 Unannounced Monitoring 01/23/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)At the time of the inspection, the vinyl window shade in the bathroom had broken blinds.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. At the time of the inspection, the vinyl window shade in the bathroom had broken blinds due to this the provider purchased a privacy film on 1/23/24 and it was installed on 1/24/24. The broken blinds were then removed. On 1/23/24- Staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that there is appropriate window covering that are up and in good repair to ensure privacy. 01/30/2024 Implemented
6400.80(a)During the inspection on 1/23/24 the entire walkway leading from the front door to the driveway had approx. 3 inches of snow/ice on it. This was shoveled by a staff person while on site. Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. During the inspection on 1/23/24 the entire walkway leading from the front door to the driveway had approx. 3 inches of snow/ice on it. This was shoveled by a staff person while on site but due to the potential hazard the provider contracted/hired an outside handyman on 1/23/24 so that an assigned person is responsible to complete the task if a snowstorm does occur. The handyman completed the job on 1/23/24 and cleared all of the snow. 1/23/24 -staff were retrained on the importance of keeping walkways free of hazards and if a hazard does occur, they were trained on how to report it to correct the issue ASAP. 02/02/2024 Implemented
SIN-00231480 Unannounced Monitoring 06/29/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(f)Individual #1's debit card was used on 2/7/23, 2/20/23, & 3/4/23 to purchase gasoline for the company car. Staff person #1 explained that the car was used to take Individual back & forth to work has a company gas card that is to be used, not the Individuals debit card.There may be no commingling of the individual's personal funds with the home or staff person's funds. In order to rectify the situation- on 10/4/23 Staff will be trained on the importance of not commingling funds and the participant was reimbursed funds spent in error. The funds were checked, and receipts accounted for on 10/4/23 and reviewed with lead staff. Pouches that clearly identify /labeled non client funds (petty cash) were put back in place and kept in a separate area from client funds. Staff were trained on the updated client funds ledgers were implemented as of 10/4/23. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.62(a)Individual #1's ISP indicates that as best practice- cleaners are kept locked in the home. During the 6/29/23 unannounced inspection the following cleaners/poisons were found to be unlocked and accessible- 1-Ajax bleach cleaner, 2-Kaboom cleaner, 1 Oxi clean tub/shower cleaner.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. On 10/4/23 Staff will be retrained on the importance of ensuring that the health and safety of our consumers are paramount and that poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. A walk through of the home will be completed and locked access to poisons will be checked for compliance. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.63(a)At the time of the unannounced inspection, the water temperature in the bathroom sink registered at 129.7F.Heat sources, such as hot water pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters, radiators, wood and coal-burning stoves and fireplaces, exceeding 120°F that are accessible to individuals, shall be equipped with protective guards or insulation to prevent individuals from coming in contact with the heat source. On 10/4/23 staff will be trained on the importance of ensuring that Heat sources, such as hot water pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters, radiators, wood and coal-burning stoves and fireplaces, exceeding 120°F that are accessible to individuals, shall be equipped with protective guards or insulation to prevent individuals from coming in contact with the heat source. A Finish line representative was contacted to fix the water temperature, per the schedule they came to the home on 10/3/23 and assessed the water temperature and fixed it. A retesting was done while on site and the temperature is now in compliance and reads 118 degrees. On 10/4/23 staff will be retrained on how to test a water temperature. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(4)On Individual #1's Physical completed on 7/12/23 the Vison & hearing section was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. On 10/4/23 staff will be retrained on the importance of ensuring that the physical examination shall include Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. A book review of the consumers medical appointments will be conducted and if no vision and or hearing is present, follow up appointments will be made. On 10/5/23 staff will take the consumer to their annual physical appointment and the staff and lead staff were retrained on 10/4/23 regarding what is needed to be completed on the physical form. The doctor's office was contacted, and the paperwork is prepped with added information - prior vision and hearing information is attached to avoid future errors with not filling out the physical scheduled for tomorrow. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.216(a)REPEATED from the 6/23/23 annual inspection-All Individual #1's PA Able bank account mail information was unlocked and accessible on the table in the living room. An individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended. On 10/4/23 staff will be retrained on the importance of keeping an individual's records locked when unattended. On 10/4/23 a walkthrough of the home will be conducted to ensure that no client records are visible, and it will be documented int he home checklist. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.18(a)(6)On 6/29/23, while conducting the unannounced inspection of the home of Individual #1, it was found while reviewing bank statements that Individual #1's debit card was used to purchase gasoline for the company car. Individual #1 purchased $40 in gas for a vehicle on 2/7/23 and $58.04 gas for a vehicle on 3/4/23. Individual #1 purchased $56.95 in gas for a vehicle on 2/20/23. Staff person #1 was at the home during the unannounced inspection and was asked to follow up with an incident filed. The incident was not filed until 8/21/23 & 9/12/23.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: Exploitation .On 10/4/23 staff will be retrained on the importance of ensuring that 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. On 10/4/23 - The staff will be trained on the incident management process and reporting. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.18(g)On 6/29/23, an unannounced inspection was conducted at Individual #1's home. While reviewing Individual #1's bank statements and information, there were purchases made with Individual#1's bank card making gasoline purchases for the company car. Staff #1 was made aware of this and asked to look more into this and an incident and an investigation into the purchases would have to be conducted. An investigation was not started until 8/21/23.The home shall initiate an investigation of an incident, alleged incident or suspected incident within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person.On 10/4/23 staff will be retrained on the importance of ensuring that the home shall initiate an investigation of an incident, alleged incident or suspected incident within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person. On 10/4/23 - The staff will be trained on the incident management process and reporting and the role and purpose of the CI. 10/04/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)Individual #1's Aug 2023 Medication Administration Record-(MAR) list Lisinopril 5mg 1 tab 8pm and Fenofibrate 200mg 1 capsule before breakfast. The MAR does not list the purpose of each medication. They are listed on the bottom of the MAR.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.On 10/4/23 the staff will be trained on the importance of ensuring that 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. The doctor's office was called by the program specialist as well as the pharmacy to get appropriate diagnosis per the medication. the current Mar was updated on 10/3/23 and moving forward a system has been put in place to check prior to the month that the mar is in compliance prior to use. 10/04/2023 Implemented
SIN-00225894 Renewal 06/20/2023 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(d)(1)Individual #1's date of admission to the home was 1/30/23. Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment and 6/2/23 Individual Support Plan (ISP) both state the individual has no concept of funds, requires total assistance to manage their money, frequently overdrafts their account, needs assistance with paying their cell phone bill, and needs a behavior support plan implemented due to their impulse control and over drafting money. Individual #1's ISP also states that as of 3/7/23 the provider agency, Care Sense Living LLC., is going to help the individual re-apply for Social Security Income (SSI) benefits as the previous attempt was denied. The individual needs total assistance with applying for SSI to obtain funds. At the time of the 6/21/23 inspection, the home has never assisted Individual #1 with managing daily funds, paying their cell phone bill, and has not kept an up-to-date record of the personal possessions the individual as at their home. During the 6/22/23 onsite inspection of the home, there were 9 unopened envelopes from PA ABLE, a financial account open in Individual #1's name. One financial ledger from PA ABLE was open and identified a large sum of money in the account. The individual was not assessed to be able to handle any amount of funds independently, but the home reports the individual is not receiving assistance with their PA ABLE financial account. The home reported to the Department they are not assisting the individual with opening their mail and this financial account or had knowledge of the information the individual's financial account was mailing them. It was reported that Individual #1 does not open mail and doesn't understand the concept of needing to open mail if there are financial matters that need addressed in a timely manner. During the 6/22/23 onsite inspection there were two unopened pieces of mail from the individual's pharmacy, sent on 5/9/23 and 6/14/23. The home was unsure if these items were bills that need paid or receipts from purchases. Individual #1 is not receiving support from staff with these financial matters.The home shall keep an up-to-date financial and property record for each individual that includes the following: Personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the home. On 7/13/23, staff were retraining on the importance of ensuring that the home shall keep an up-to-date financial and property record for each individual that includes the following: Personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the home. Director of Residential and other management team members created a task list and have been able to meet for scheduled planning meetings (7/17/23,7/19/2,7/21/23) to share info and gather information/documents (paychecks- giant Hershey/pa able / for individual # 1 social security re submission, which is scheduled to be resubmitted by 7/28/23. 07/28/2023 Not Implemented
6400.22(d)(2)Individual #1's date of admission to the home was 1/30/23. Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment and 6/2/23 Individual Support Plan (ISP) both state the individual has no concept of funds, requires total assistance to manage their money, frequently overdrafts their account, needs assistance with paying their cell phone bill, and needs a behavior support plan implemented due to their impulse control and over drafting money. The individual stores receipts from purchases in an envelope hanging on the wall in the living room. The home does not have record of financial disbursements made to or for the individual, nor does it have a record of financial resources, including the dates and amounts of deposits and withdrawals made to or for the individual for their PA ABLE account or bank account.(2) Disbursements made to or for the individual. On 7/13/23 staff were trained on the importance of managing Disbursements made to or for the individual. As of 7/25/23 a financial binder was established that has documentation of Indvidual PA able account and paychecks, and receipts. 07/28/2023 Not Implemented
6400.67(a)At the time of the 6/22/23 inspection, the cotton blind on Individual #1's bedroom window that faces the side of the home was broken and would not raise and lower.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. The cotton blind was replaced as of 7/24/23. On 7/13/23-the staff were retrained on the importance of having floors walls and ceiling in good repair. Management staff including the lead staff, the director were retrained on providing oversight to the home regarding upkeep and repairs. Home compliance will be in the form of monthly House checks which include walk thru of the home to check for compliance. 08/02/2023 Implemented
6400.68(b)At the time of the 6/22/23 inspection, the water temperature in Individual's bathtub/shower combination measured 124.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. As of 7/24/23 the hot water temperature was lowered and also tested for compliance on more than one occasion over a week period. On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring and testing the water temperature so that the Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Management staff including the lead staff, the director were retrained on providing oversight to the home regarding hot water temps in the home. Home compliance will be in the form of monthly House checks which include walk thru of the home to check for compliance. 08/04/2023 Implemented
6400.103During the 6/21/23 inspection, the agency, Care Sense Living LLC., produced an Emergency Evacuation Policy for the agency. This policy did not include the means of transportation to the emergency shelter location or the emergency shelter location the home is to use in the event of an emergency evacuation. The home produced an Emergency Evacuation and Temporary Placement plan. This plan did not include the individual's responsibilities or applicable staff responsibilities. This plan states staff on shift are to contact a program coordinator for directions and the process of evacuation, can contact an on-call point person, and is to take further direction for delivery of medications, supplies, and notification of family members by the program coordinator or program specialist. The agency, Case Sense Living LLC., did not provide the Department with any staff member that holds the title of a program coordinator for the direct support staff to know who to contact for further instructions. Both plans were missing components of the requirements defined in 55 Pa. Code § 6400.103.There shall be written emergency evacuation procedures that include individual and staff responsibilities, means of transportation and an emergency shelter location. On 7/13/23 Staff person were updated on the updated emergency evacuation and temporary Placement protocol. The emergency evacuation and temporary Placement protocol were updated to reflect the missing components and they now include the means of transportation to the emergency shelter location or the emergency shelter location the home is to use in the event of an emergency evacuation. The Emergency Evacuation and Temporary Placement plan now includes the individual's responsibilities or applicable staff responsibilities. This plan has been updated who the staff and family members should contact in an emergency. Both plans updated to reflect all components of the requirements defined in 55 Pa. Code § 6400.103. 07/13/2023 Implemented
6400.112(c)The electronic fire drill records from January 2023 to June 2023 and paper fire drill records for May and June 2023 do not document if all smoke detectors in the home were operative during the time of the fire drills. At the time of the 6/22/23 inspection, the home was witnessed to be equipped with 5 smoke detectors and no records of additions or removal of smoke detectors within the home. During the listed months, anywhere from 3-6 smoke detectors were noted to be operative.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. On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of completing fire drills and all its components that need to be documented including the documentation of the monthly meeting place and the smoke detector used. During the home check for the month of July an accurate account of smoke detectors will be documented, and the fire drill form/system will be updated by 7/28/23. Lead staff and the director were both retrained on the importance of monitoring fire drills on a monthly basis and ensuring that it's completed in full and accurate. 08/04/2023 Implemented
6400.112(h)The electronic fire drill records from January 2023 to June 2023 and paper fire drill records for May and June 2023 do not document if Individual #1 went to the meeting place during the monthly fire drills. Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of completing fire drills and all its components that need to be documented including the documentation of the monthly meeting place and the smoke detector used and documentation on if the Indvidual's went to the meeting place. during the home check for the month of July an accurate account of smoke detectors will be documented, and the fire drill form/system will be updated by 7/28/23. Lead staff and the director were both retrained on the importance of monitoring fire drills on a monthly basis and ensuring that it's completed in full and accurate. 08/04/2023 Not Implemented
6400.112(i)The electronic fire drill records from January 2023 to June 2023 and paper fire drill records for May and June 2023 do not document or report if a smoke detector was activated to simulate the monthly fire drills. A fire alarm or smoke detector shall be set off during each fire drill.On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of completing fire drills and all its components that need to be documented including the documentation of the monthly meeting place and the smoke detector used and documentation on if the Indvidual's went to the meeting place. During the home check for the month of July an accurate account of smoke detectors will be documented, and the fire drill form/system will be updated by 7/28/23. Lead staff and the director were both retrained on the importance of monitoring fire drills on a monthly basis and ensuring that it's completed in full and accurate. 08/04/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(1)(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) Individual #1's 10/4/22 annual physical examination did not include a review of their medical history. There are two physical examination record documents completed by the physician on 10/4/22 in the individual's record. Both documents state a review of the individual medical history is attached, however, there is no medical history present.The physical examination shall include: A review of previous medical history. On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that the physical examination shall include A review of previous medical history. 07/13/2023 Implemented
6400.142(e)On 2/2/23 Individual #1's dentist reported the individual has multiple decayed teeth, moderate bone loss, needs multiple teeth restored, and needs multiple teeth extracted. The dentist included a teeth chart with all their recommendations for extractions, crowns, restorations, and follow up work needed, and documents the individual needs caregivers to brush the individual's teeth with a goal of improving the individual's oral hygiene. At the time of the 6/21/23 inspection, there is no further documentation in the record that the home has scheduled or completed any follow up work or that they are working with Individual #1 to improve their dental hygiene.Follow-up dental work indicated by the examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed.On 7/13/23 staff were trained on the importance of ensuring that Follow-up dental work indicated by the examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed. 07/13/2023 Implemented
6400.144(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) Individual #1's 10/4/22 physical examination record documents the individual has an appointment with ophthalmology. The individual's record states the individual had a vision appointment scheduled for 2/16/23 but it was rescheduled for 5/23/23. There are no records explaining why the appointment was not completed as scheduled on 2/26/23.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. On 7/13/23, staff were trained on the importance of ensuring that 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. Individual #1 got their glasses on 6/10/23. 07/13/2023 Not Implemented
6400.145(1)During the 6/21/23 inspection, the provider agency was only able to produce a Medical Emergencies and Emergency Medical Plan document. This document did not include the hospital or source of heath care the individuals in the home are to utilize in an emergency.The home shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: The hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency. On 7/13/23 - Staff were trained on the importance of following the medical emergencies and emergency medical plan ad its updated components which includes the hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency. 07/13/2023 Implemented
6400.145(3)During the 6/21/23 inspection, the provider agency was only able to produce a Medical Emergencies and Emergency Medical Plan document. This document did not include the emergency staffing plan the home is to utilize in an emergency.The home shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: An emergency staffing plan.On 7/13/23 - Staff were trained on the importance of following the medical emergencies and emergency medical plan ad its updated components which includes the hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency as well as the staffing plan for the home shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: An emergency staffing plan. 07/13/2023 Implemented
6400.172At the time of the 6/22/23 inspection there was very little food present in the home. The provider agency reported to the Department during the inspection that the home does not have any daily, weekly, or monthly menus prepared for the home or documentation to show that at least three meals were offered and available to Individual #1 daily. The home did not produce documents that the individual's physician has ordered any food restrictions or other dietary needs, nor does the individual have a restrictive plan to restrict food.At least three meals a day shall be available to the individuals. On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that at least three meals a day shall be available to the individuals and that an individual has the right to access food at any time. The director of residential also set up as of 7/25/23 an online grocery store portal access so all team members have access to see food choices and purchases fixed onsite. the behavior support plan which identifies positive approaches will be reviewed annually and or as needed when identified or a new staff starts. 07/25/2023 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1's date of admission is 1/30/23. The individual's initial assessment wasn't completed until 4/8/23, more than 60 days after their date of admission. 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 program specialist was retrained on 7/21/23 on their role and that they shall provide the assessment to the individual plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an individual plan meeting and that 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. 07/21/2023 Not Implemented
6400.181(d)The author of Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment did not sign or date the document.The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment. The program specialist was retrained on 7/21/23 on their role and that they shall provide, sign, and date the assessment. 07/21/2023 Implemented
6400.181(e)(6)Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment does not include their ability to use and avoid poisonous substances. The assessment states the individual "does not mess with poisonous substances" and it's best practice they are locked up.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials, when in the presence of poisonous materials. The program specialist was retrained on 7/21/23 on their role and that they shall provide, sign, and date the assessment and that the assessment must include the following information: The individual's ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials, when in the presence of poisonous materials. On 7/28/23 the assessment will be updated to reflect current poison status. 07/28/2023 Implemented
6400.181(e)(10)Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment does not include their lifetime medical history.The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. The program specialist was retrained on 7/21/23 on their role and that the assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. On 7/28/23 the assessment will be updated to reflect current poison status, and lifetime medical was added. 07/28/2023 Not Implemented
6400.211(a)Individual #1's basic information document in their record is used to capture all important and emergency information for the individual. This document lists the incorrect address that the individual resides at, in two different locations. The address listed on this document is not an active address for the state of Pennsylvania. The home produced an emergency information and plan form for Individual #1 on 6/23/23. This record documented emergency contact persons and the individual's physician. This record was not located in the individual's record, not at their home, or produced for the Department when requested on 6/21/23 and 6/22/23. The emergency information produced also documents it was completed on 11/4/22 and Individual #1 did not enter the facility until 1/30/2023. There are no records that document who the individual's emergency contact person is after they started services with the agency.Emergency information for an individual shall be easily accessible at the home. Staff were trained on the importance of ensuring Emergency information for an individual shall be easily accessible at the home. Individual #1 information has Emergency information for an individual shall be easily accessible at the home and will be updated on 7/28/23. 07/28/2023 Implemented
6400.212(a)Individual #1's dental hygiene plan on their basic information sheet within their record lists dental hygiene assistance needed for themselves and includes the needs of another individual. A separate record shall be kept for each individual. On 7/13/23 -all staff were trained on the importance of keeping a dental hygiene plan that is solely for Individual #1. Their dental hygiene plan will be updated on 7/28/23. 07/28/2023 Implemented
6400.212(b)Individual #1's physical examination record was completed, signed, and dated by their physician on 10/4/22. The record states the individual's Tuberculin skin test was administered on 10/4/22, read on 10/6/22, and the results were negative. However, the results and the date the results were read were added to the physical examination record after the 10/4/22 physical examination. The person making the additions to the record and the date they were added was not documented on the record. Entries in an individual's record shall be legible, dated and signed by the person making the entry. 07/13/23 Staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that pertaining to the physical Entries in an individual's record shall be legible, dated, and signed by the person making the entry. An updated copy of the physical was completed on 7/24/23. 07/24/2023 Implemented
6400.216(a)Individual #1's records were not locked in the home, and they were unattended during the 6/22/23 onsite inspection. The records found unlocked and their location in the home were: individual financial record documents in a bin in the living room, individual #1's mail on a shelf in the living room, and Individual #1's June 2023 medication administration record in a desk in the living room. An individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended. Items were locked in the home for individual #1 as of 6/26/23. On 7/13/23 -Staff were retrained on the importance of keeping the individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended. 07/25/2023 Implemented
6400.32(t)During the 6/22/23 inspection of the home, very little food was in the home. The agency, Care Sense Living LLC., reported to the Department during the inspection, that the home does not have any daily, weekly, or monthly menus prepared for the home or documentation to show that at least three meals were offered and available to Individual #1 daily. The home reports Individual #1 is not involved in any meal or menu planning that affects the food offered to them and available to them in the home. The home did not produce documents that the individual's physician has ordered any food restrictions or other dietary needs, nor does the individual have a restrictive plan to restrict food.An individual has the right to access food at any time.As of 7/25/23 -menus were created and the home shops weekly and or biweekly and the individual is a part of those choices. Since the inspection, food purchases have been made on more than one occasion. Food items were purchased for the home and food is available for the individual consumption. On 7/13/23, staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that at least three meals a day shall be available to the individuals and that an individual has the right to access food at any time. The director of residential also set up as of 7/25/23 an online grocery store portal access so all team members have access to see food choices and purchases fixed onsite. 07/25/2023 Implemented
6400.34(a)(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) Individual #1's date of admission is 1/30/23. The individual's rights defined in 6400.32 were not reviewed with the individual until 1/31/23, after admission. Additionally, at the time of the 6/21/23 inspection the individual's rights defined in 55 Pa Code 6400.31 and 6400.33 were not reviewed with the individual.The home shall inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the home and annually thereafter.On 7/13/23 - staff were retrained on the importance of ensuing that the home inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the home and annually thereafter. 07/13/2023 Not Implemented
6400.163(b)During the 6/22/23 onsite inspection of the home, Individual #1's 30-day supply of Lisinopril was produced by the pharmacy in a pill packet that contained individually packed 5 mg pills. One of the pill pockets on the pack had medical tape over the back of the pill pocket, where the pill would be popped out. The container was visibly ripped where the pill had been initially popped out, then ripped again over the tape after something was popped out of the pocket again. The home did not have any records that any pills had needed to be disposed of since the individual's admission on 1/30/23. The pill from this pocket was removed from the original container prior to administration.A prescription medication may not be removed from its original labeled container in advance of the scheduled administration, except for the purpose of packaging the medication for the individual to take with the individual to a community activity for administration the same day the medication is removed from its original container.On 7/13/23 - staff were retrained on the importance of ensuing that A prescription medication may not be removed from its original labeled container in advance of the scheduled administration, except for the purpose of packaging the medication for the individual to take with the individual to a community activity for administration the same day the medication is removed from its original container. 08/04/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(1)Individual #1 is ordered Ibuprofen 200mg as needed for mild pain and assessed to be unable to self-administer medications. During the 6/22/23 onsite inspection at the home, this medication was in a 30-day supply pill packet container. One of these pill packet containers was dispensed from the pharmacy on 3/17/23 with 30 pills, and 9 pills were popped out of their individual pockets. Staff person #1 reported to the Department that Individual #1 takes the medication sometimes. The administration of these 9 pills is not recorded on Individual #1's Medication Administration Record.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Individual's name.On 7/13/23 - staff were retrained on the importance of ensuing that A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Individual's name. 08/04/2023 Not Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) Individual #1's April and May 2023 Medication Administration Records do not include the diagnosis or purpose for Lisinopril.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.MAR was updated as of 7/25/23 to list the diagnosis for Lisinopril. Staff were retrained on the importance. of keeping 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.in order to maintain compliance a MAR check will be conducted during the home checks the next of which is scheduled to be submitted 7/28/23 to the director of residential and then to the director of operations/CEO by 8/4/23 for review. 08/04/2023 Not Implemented
6400.166(a)(13)(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) The name and initials of the person who administered Lisinopril 5mg to Individual #1 at 8pm on February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2023, April 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 14th, 15th, 2023, and May 8th and 14th, 2023, was not documented on the record. The initials of the person to administer the medications were logged on the records but the name of the staff person whom the initials correspond to, was not recorded to identify the name of the person who administered the medication.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.On 7/13/23, Staff were retrained on the importance that 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. 07/28/2023 Implemented
6400.167(a)(1)(Repeated Violation -- 6/21/22) Individual #1's 3/7/23 Medication Administration Record does not document that the individual's Lisinopril 5mg was administered that day. There is a dark square around the box to complete if administered without documentation if the medication was administered, refused, missed, etc.Medication errors include the following: Failure to administer a medication.On 7/13/23 - staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that they document and administer meds as prescribed and discussion included that Medication errors include the following: Failure to administer a medication. 08/04/2023 Not Implemented
6400.167(c)The medication error described in 6400.167a1 was 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).On 7/13/23 - staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that A medication error shall be reported as an incident as specified in § 6400.18(b) (relating to incident report and investigation). medication error was inputted. 07/13/2023 Not Implemented
6400.186Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) states the individual needs assistance to ensure they are being safe using social media and safe from exploitation on social media. The ISP states the individual has a cell phone, an iPod and iPad. The home is not assisting the individual with social media use. The individual does not have any plans created by the agency to ensure they are being safe and not exploited and the agency is not aware of the individual's social media interactions and devices they use. Individual #1's ISP states the individual can be unsupervised in their bedroom with 15-minute checks from staff. There are no records that staff are monitoring the individual per the plan. Individual #1's ISP states they require assistance with all daily living skills. This includes opening and accessing the individual's mail. It was reported that Individual #1 does not open mail and doesn't understand the concept of needing to open mail if there are financial matters that need addressed in a timely manner. At the time of the 6/22/23 inspection, there were 9 unopened envelopes from PA ABLE, a financial account open in Individual #1's name, and two unopened pieces of mail from the individual's pharmacy, sent on 5/9/23 and 6/14/23. The home was unsure if these items were bills that need paid or receipts from purchases. The home reported to the Department they are not assisting the individual with opening their mail.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.On 7/13/23, staff were retrained on the importance of ensuring that the individual #1 plan is being implemented as follows including checking on them as it pertains to social media (Facebook) since they can be vulnerable to be taken advantage of. 07/28/2023 Implemented
6400.195(a)Individual #1's 4/8/23 assessment states the staff will utilize the child safety locks in the vehicle when they are transporting the individual for an additional safety measure. The individual's plans and record do not include a component addressing the restriction or approval of the restriction by the human rights team prior to implementation.For each individual for whom a restrictive procedure may be used, the individual plan shall include a component addressing behavior support that is reviewed and approved by the human rights team in § 6400.194 (relating to human rights team), prior to use of a restrictive procedures.On 7/13/23, the staff were retrained on the importance of when applicable maintaining for each individual for whom a restrictive procedure may be used. The individual plan shall include a component addressing behavior support that is reviewed and approved by the human rights team in § 6400.194 (relating to human rights team), prior to use of a restrictive procedures. The director of operations spoke with the support's coordinator notifying them of child safety locks being in the ISP under traffic safety and as discussed. They will update it since the individual does not need child safety locks and this was an error a follow up email will be sent on 7/26/23 to confirm update. 07/26/2023 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual #1's record includes two dated photographs. Both photographs are the exact same photo. However, the date recorded on one is 1/6/23 and the other is 4/10/23. The date the photograph was taken is unknown.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number; current, dated photograph.Updated photograph was taken by 7/25/23 and the records were updated to reflect this. On 7/13/23 staff were retrained on making sure that each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number; current, dated photograph. 07/25/2023 Not Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual #1's record does not document if they have any next of kin.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number, next of kin.As of 7/25/23, the individuals record was updated to reflect their next of kin. Staff were retrained on ensuring that Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number, next of kin. 07/25/2023 Not Implemented