Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00220633 Unannounced Monitoring 03/03/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(d)Bottles of water and detergent were stored together in a closet in the kitchen.Poisonous materials shall be kept separate from food, food preparation surfaces and dining surfaces.55 PA CODE CHAPTER 6400.62(d) - Poisonous materials shall be kept separate from food, food preparation surfaces and dining surfaces. Biacons supervisor will check and make sure all poisonous substances are locked separately from food during their weekly rounds. See attachment M 04/10/2023 Implemented
6400.63(a)The water in the bathroom sink was measured at 126.8 degrees Fahrenheit.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. 55 Pa code chapter 6400.63(a)-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. Biacons Administrator contacted apartment complex after inspection and requested the water in the bathroom sink be adjusted to read less than 120 degrees. Supervisor will check monthly via the fire drill log the water temperature at each site's bathroom and sink. See attachment R 04/10/2023 Implemented
6400.67(a)There is a hole in the wall in the bathroom under the towel rack near the toilet, about the size of a fist.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 6400.67(a)-Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Biacons maintenance will check all sites monthly to make sure no holes are present. All repairs will be made within 24-48 hours. See attachment B 04/10/2023 Implemented
6400.163(h)Regarding the medication review for Individual #3: Diazepam Gel's label has an expiration date of 2/14/23 that has been crossed off by staff and replaced with the date 8/26.Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations.55 PA CODE CHAPTER-Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations. Biacons Nurse and/or supervisor will remove all expired medications immediately once medication has been discontinued, changed or expired. See attachment A 04/10/2023 Implemented
SIN-00202090 Renewal 01/05/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.151(c)(3)Communicable disease section of physical exam dated 8/7/20 was left blank for Staff #1. The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the staff person is free of communicable diseases or that the staff person has a communicable disease but is able to work in the home if specific precautions are taken that will prevent the spread of the disease to individuals. 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(3)-Communicable disease section of physical exam dated 8/7/20 was left blank for Staff #1. The communicable disease section was updated by physician on 1/11/22 see attachment C 01/11/2022 Implemented
SIN-00181559 Renewal 01/06/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)Easy off oven cleaner was located under the sink in the kitchen and not locked with the other potential poisonsPoisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.62(a) - Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. Biacon Supervisor(F.T) and staff will be trained on the proper storage of poisonous materials to ensure the safety of the consumer. Biacon supervisor will check each site during their weekly rounds to ensure all poisonous materials are kept locked and inaccessible to individual - (see Attachment J) 01/16/2021 Implemented
6400.67(a)The Blinds in the living room area windows were damaged and missing on the ends of each individual blind.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.67(a) - Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Biacon supervisors will check each site during their weekly rounds to ensure the floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces are in good repair. The living room blind will be changed by Biacon's maintenance staff to ensure they are in good repair - (see Attachment H) 01/09/2021 Implemented
6400.81(k)(6)There was no mirror located in Individual #1 BedroomIn bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.81(k)(6) -In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Biacon Supervisor will ensure that each individual has a mirror in their bedroom during their weekly site check. A mirror was placed in individual #1's bedroom - (see attachment B) 02/11/2021 Implemented
SIN-00168340 Unannounced Monitoring 12/27/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)The hot water temperatures in bathtubs exceed 120°F. The temperature was measured at 133.8*F. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 6400.68 - Hot water in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120 degrees F. Correction - Biacon contacted the apartment complex requesting water temperature in the apartment be turned down to no higher than 120 degrees F (see attachment Z-B). Apartment complex agreed to turn down the water temperature to 120 degrees. In addition, Biacon installed new shower faucets with regulators that helps regulate water temperatures from exceeding 120 degrees F. Future Prevention - Biacon will continue to monitor water temperature in apartment and work with apartment complex to ensure water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees F 01/07/2020 Implemented
6400.71During the inspection there was no emergency phone numbers found near or on the telephone located in the living room.Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 6400.71 - During inspection there was no emergency phone numbers found near or on the telephone located in the living room. Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. Correction - phone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was place by phone in the living room (see attachment T) Future Prevention - Biacon supervisor will ensure telephone numbers to nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center will be by every phone with an outside line at every site via Weekly checks. 12/28/2019 Implemented