| 6400.151(c)(2) | TB question was not answered for staff #1, a chest X-ray was provided. | The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse instead of a licensed physician, licensed physician's assistant or certified nurse practitioner. | 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2). TB question was not answered for staff #1, a chest X-ray was provided.
A chest X-Ray was provided during inspection for staff #1 |
04/01/2021
| Implemented |
| 6400.151(c)(3) | Staff #2 physical exam did not indicate if she was free of communicable diseases, no other documentation indicating this was provided at time of inspection. | 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) - 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.
Biacon Administrator will review each staff document one week prior to their first shift to ensure all sections of the physical have been reviewed and checked off by a physician. Staff #2 physical has been updated and indicates she is free of communicable diseases - ( see Attachment M) |
01/31/2021
| Implemented |
| Article X.1007 | Biacon is required to meet all requirements of Article X of the Public Welfare Code and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations (62 P.S. § 1007) including criminal history checks and hiring policies for the hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) (35 P.S. § 10225.101 -- 10225.5102) and its regulations (6 Pa. Code Ch. 15). Staff #1, 2 ,3, 4, 5 and 6 | When, after investigation, the department is satisfied that the applicant or applicants for a license are responsible persons, that the place to be used as a facility is suitable for the purpose, is appropriately equipped and that the applicant or applicants and the place to be used as a facility meet all the requirements of this act and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, it shall issue a license and shall keep a record thereof and of the application. | 55 PA Code Chapter Article X.1007
Biacon is required to meet all requirements of Article X of the Public Welfare Code and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations (62 P.S. § 1007) including criminal history checks and hiring policies for the hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) (35 P.S. § 10225.101 -- 10225.5102) and its regulations (6 Pa. Code Ch. 15). Staff #1, 2 ,3, 4, 5 and 6
Biacon administrator has included in the application for employment a question asking all applicants if they have lived in the State of PA for the past 2 years. See attachment N |
01/10/2021
| Implemented |