Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00228522 Renewal 07/18/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The home's self-assessment, completed on 7/10/23, was not conducted either within 3-6 months of the current license's expiration date or within 6-9 months following the last annual inspection by the Department.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. The provider shall complete a self assessment with the completion date. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.22(e)(1)On 7/19/23, Individual #1's financial record was not up-to-date, as the ledger was found to be missing transactions, including funds received by and disbursements made to them for purchases. The agency provides assistance in maintaining Individual #1's finances, as their 2/21/23 assessment indicates the need for help in this skill domain. If the home assumes the responsibility of maintaining an individual's financial resources, the following shall be maintained for each individual: A separate record of financial resources, including the dates and amounts of deposits and withdrawals. The home financial documents shall have the dates deposits and withdrawls 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.62(a)On 7/19/23, a container of Clorox wipes was found unlocked underneath the sink in the home's only bathroom at 10:05 AM. According to their 6/15/23 individual plan, Individual #1 is unsafe with poisonous substances.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.81(k)(6)On 7/19/23, Individual #1's bedroom was observed without a mirror at 10:01 AM. This item is not restricted in their 6/15/23 individual plan.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Each individual shall have a mirror 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.101On 7/19/23, a blocked egress was observed in the attached garage at 10:10 AM. The door leading into the garage from the basement had a doorknob with a turn latch on the basement side and a flush lock on the garage side that could only be operated by inserting a straight edge object and rotating it. The garage does not have a man door and can only be exited through a vertical-opening automatic garage door that Individual #1 is unable to operate. [Repeated Violation---10/4/22, et al]Stairways, halls, doorways, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed. Stairways halls doorways and exits from rooms and building shall be unobstructed 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.112(f)According to the written fire drill record submitted from November 2022 to July 2023, the front door was used as the only evacuation route. This home includes additional exits.Alternate exit routes shall be used during fire drills. Alternate exit routes shall be used during fire drills. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.113(a)Individual #1 completed fire safety training 1/6/22, and then again on 1/25/23. [Repeated Violation---10/4/22, et al] 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. An individual shall be instructed on fire safety training upon initial admission and reinstructed annually. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(6)Individual #1 had a tuberculin skin test via Mantoux method read with negative results on 11/25/20, and then again on 2/23/23. [Repeated Violation---10/4/22, et al]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. The physical exam shall include tb skin test with neg results every 2 years or if positive and initial chest xray. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.142(a)Individual #1 had a dental examination completed on 2/15/22, and then again on 3/2/23.An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. Dental exam shall be completed annually 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.142(g)Individual #1's record included a dental hygiene plan that was written on 2/15/22, and then re-written on 5/24/23. Individual #1 is not dental-hygiene independent according to their most recent assessment completed on 2/21/23.A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten at least annually. A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten at least annually 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.151(c)(1)Direct Support Worker #2's date-of-hire is 6/25/22. Direct Support Worker #2's record did not contain any documentation that they had completed a physical examination. The physical examination shall include: A general physical examination. The physical exam shall include a general physical 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.15(b)The agency used the Self-Inspection and Declaration Tool to measure and record compliance at the home on 7/10/23 instead of the Department's Licensing Inspection Instrument.(b) The agency shall use the Department's licensing inspection instrument for the community homes for individuals with an intellectual disability or autism regulations to measure and record compliance.The agency shall use the dept of licensing inspection instrument of the community homes for individual with IDD 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.18(a)(3)EIM Incident #: 9187427 involving a serious illness resulting in hospitalization was discovered on 3/21/23 and reported on 3/23/23.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: Inpatient admission to a hospital. The home shall report the following incidents within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.18(i)EIM Incident #: 9187427 involving a serious illness resulting in hospitalization was discovered on 3/21/23. Finalization of the incident was due on 4/20/23. The agency submitted a finalized report on 6/19/23.The home shall finalize the incident report through the Department's information management system or on a form specified by the Department within 30 days of discovery of the incident by a staff person unless the home notifies the Department in writing that an extension is necessary and the reason for the extension.The eim must be finalized within 30 days of discovery of the incident by staff person 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.165(f)Individual #1 is prescribed medication to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness. A written protocol to address their social, emotional, and environmental needs related to the symptoms of the psychiatric illness was not found as part of their individual plan or anywhere else in their record.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness, there shall be a written protocol as part of the individual plan to address the social, emotional and environmental needs of the individual related to the symptoms of the psychiatric illness.Med is prescribed to treatment of diagnosed psych illness, there shall be a written protocol as part of the individual plan to address SEEP. 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.181(f)Individual #1's most recent assessment was completed on 2/21/23 for an individual plan annual review meeting that had been already held on 2/20/23.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 program specialist shall provide assessment to the individual plan team at least 30 days prior to ISP meeting 08/21/2023 Implemented
6400.207(4)(I)On 7/19/23, Individual #1's prescribed pro re nata medication, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG---Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for acute anxiety---was recorded on their July 2023 Medication Administration Record as having been given on the following days without documentation that COO #1 or COO #1's designee had been contacted: 7/1/23, 7/4/23, 7/5/23, 7/6/23, 7/9/23, 7/11/23, 7/14/23. Additionally, the administration instructions of Individual #1's prescribed pro re nata medication, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG, did not define the specific characteristics of what is meant by "acute anxiety," in order to determine if its administration is warranted, as Individual #1 is unable to request this medication.A chemical restraint, defined as use of a drug for the specific and exclusive purpose of controlling acute or episodic aggressive behavior. A chemical restraint does not include a drug ordered by a health care practitioner or dentist for the following use or event: Treatment of the symptoms of a specific mental, emotional or behavioral condition.Chemical restraint shall have a treatment of symptoms of a specific mental emotional or behavioral condition 08/21/2023 Implemented
SIN-00226575 Unannounced Monitoring 06/23/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)On 6/23/23, the hot water temperature in the bathtub of the home's only bathroom measured 134.6 degrees F. at 10:17 AM. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Water temp was turned down on 6/23/23 temp is now 117. 06/23/2023 Implemented
6400.82(f)On 6/23/23, the home's only bathroom was observed without having any soap, toilet paper, and individual clean paper or cloth towels.Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. Soap toilet paper and paper/cloth towels were on site placed in another area of the home. 06/23/2023 Implemented
SIN-00225060 Unannounced Monitoring 05/24/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.166(a)(2)Individual #1 is prescribed pro re nata, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG---Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety. However, this medication with the prescriber's name was not recorded on their May 2023 Medication Administration Record.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of the prescriber.Medication administration record was updated during inspection to reflect all information in 166a. 05/27/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(4)Individual #1 is prescribed pro re nata, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG---Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety. However, the name of this medication was not recorded on their May 2023 Medication Administration Record.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of medication.Medication administration record was updated during inspection to reflect all information in 166a. 05/27/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(9)Individual #1 is prescribed pro re nata, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG---Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety.However, the frequency of administering this medication was not recorded on their May 2023 Medication Administration Record.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Frequency of administration.Medication administration record was updated during inspection to reflect all information in 166a. 05/27/2023 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)Individual #1 is prescribed pro re nata, Hydroxyz HCL Tab 50 MG---Take 1 tablet by mouth every six hours as needed for anxiety. However, the purpose or diagnosis for this medication was not recorded on their May 2023 Medication Administration Record.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.Medication administration record was updated during inspection to reflect all information in 166a. 05/27/2023 Implemented
SIN-00223551 Unannounced Monitoring 04/28/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)On 4/28/23 at 10:34 AM a Hershey's candy bar wrapper, gum wrappers, plastic medication cups, a plastic broken hanger, and a paper face mask were found strewn in several areas across of the basement floor.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The provider has cleaned basement. 05/04/2023 Implemented
6400.64(e)On 4/28/23, in the basement of the home next to the dryer there was trash receptacle measuring over 18 inches in height without a lid at 10:33 AM.Trash receptacles over 18 inches high shall have lids. The provider will be placing this trash can outside on Wed for trash pick up. 05/04/2023 Implemented
6400.67(b)On 4/28/23 in the basement of the home, there was an uncapped drainpipe in the floor next to the furnace exposing a hole two inches in diameter. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.The provider has scheduled for a contractor to come and cap the drain pipe scheduled for Monday. 05/04/2023 Implemented
SIN-00216687 Unannounced Monitoring 12/16/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)On 12/16/22 at 12:12 PM, an exposed 4-inch drainpipe in the basement with toilet anchor screws was found protruding from the floor. The exposed drainpipe opening also created a 4-inch hole in diameter in the basement floor.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. CEO purchased a sewage drain cover to cover the drainpipe. 01/03/2023 Implemented
6400.81(k)(5)On 12/16/22 at 12:49 PM, Individual #1's bedroom was observed without a closet, wardrobe space, with shelves to hang clothing.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: Closet or wardrobe space with clothing racks and shelves accessible to the individual. Program specialist purchased a portable wardrobe closet and hangers for individual #1 bedroom. 01/03/2023 Implemented
6400.110(a)On 12/16/22 at 12:25 PM, the smoke detectors located on the main level in the bedroom hallway, in the upper-level hallway, and in the basement were found missing from their ceiling housing units. A home shall have a minimum of one operable automatic smoke detector on each floor, including the basement and attic. Smoke detectors have been placed on all floors and is in good working condition. 01/04/2023 Implemented
6400.110(e)On 12/16/22 at 12:25 PM, the smoke detectors located on the main level in the bedroom hallway, in the upper-level hallway, and in the basement were found missing from their ceiling housing units. The home is a 3-floor residence.If the home serves four or more individuals or if the home has three or more stories including the basement and attic, there shall be at least one smoke detector on each floor interconnected and audible throughout the home or an automatic fire alarm system that is audible throughout the home. The requirement for homes with three or more stories does not apply to homes licensed in accordance with this chapter prior to November 8, 1991. Smoke detectors have been placed on all floors and is in good working condition. 01/04/2023 Implemented
SIN-00212931 Renewal 10/04/2022 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)On 10/7/22, the hot water temperature in the bathtub of the home's only bathroom located in the hallway on the main level measured 135.5°F at 10:40 AM. [Repeat violation 11/9/21 et al.] Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. The site supervisor has turned down the hot water heater to below 120 degrees. 10/25/2022 Not Implemented
6400.72(a)On 10/7/22 at 10:23 AM, it was noticed that the two operable windows facing the front of the house in the dining room and living room were missing screens.Windows, including windows in doors, shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open. Screens shall be secured when the windows are open. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.101On 10/7/22 at 10:27 AM, it was discovered that the basement door opening into the attached garage has a key lock facing the garage side and a turn latch facing the basement side. The vertical opening garage door can be manually operated. However, in an interview with House Manager #1 conducted at 10:28 AM on 10/7/22, it was disclosed that Individual #1 would not be able to open the garage door to the outside if the basement door to the garage was locked. Therefore, there exists a blocked egress, and the garage could become a potential entrapment area. On 10/7/22 at 10:35 AM, it was observed that the kitchen door leading out to an enclosed porch has a deadbolt lock facing the kitchen side, requiring a key to be unlocked from inside the enclosed porch. The only exit door from the enclosed porch leading to the outside has an operable lock facing the outside that cannot be unlocked from the inside of the enclosed porch. Therefore, there exists a blocked egress and the enclosed porch could become a potential entrapment area.Stairways, halls, doorways, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed. The Lock on the basement door has been replaced with a push button lock to ensure there will be no entrapment. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.110(e)This home has 3 floors: basement, main-level, and an accessible attic used for storage and office space. On 10/7/22, the residence's smoke detectors were found not to be interconnected at 10:32 AM.If the home serves four or more individuals or if the home has three or more stories including the basement and attic, there shall be at least one smoke detector on each floor interconnected and audible throughout the home or an automatic fire alarm system that is audible throughout the home. The requirement for homes with three or more stories does not apply to homes licensed in accordance with this chapter prior to November 8, 1991. The home shall have working interconnected smoke detectors in the residential home. 10/25/2022 Not Implemented
6400.141(c)(1)Individual #1's physical examination completed on 8/18/22 did not include a physician's review of their previous medical history.The physical examination shall include: A review of previous medical history. As a result of violation 141c The Provider has implemented a new form for physical examinations for all clients. The new form includes previous medical history. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.151(b)Direct Service Worker #2's physical exam completed on 10/14/21 was not signed or dated by a physician. The physical examination shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician's assistant. The Provider has implemented a new physical form for new hires that will ensure all regulations are in compliance. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.34(a)Individual #1 was informed and explained their rights on 1/9/22. The rights document did not include the following: 6400.32c···the right to be free from exploitation and abandonment; 6400.32n···the right to unrestricted and private access to telecommunications; 6400.32r2···the right to limiting access to their bedroom except in a life-safety emergency or with their expressed permission; and 6400.32s···the right to having a key, access card, keypad code or other entry mechanism to lock and unlock an entrance door of the home.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.The Provider has updated the individual rights form and reviewed with all clients. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.46(a)The content of Direct Service Worker #2's fire safety training completed on 6/15/22 included only the "Get Out Alive" video, but no site-specific information relating to evacuation procedures and designated meeting places.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals 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, smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff persons smoke at the home, the use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification of the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals 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, smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff persons smoke at the home, the use of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms, and notification of the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered. 10/25/2022 Implemented
6400.169(d)Direct Service Worker #2 completed their annual medication administration training on 1/14/22. House Supervisor #1, who had administered their annual practicum, possesses a medication administration trainer certification that expired on 11/28/21 and then was renewed on 1/27/22.A record of the training shall be kept, including the person trained, the date, source, name of trainer and documentation that the course was successfully completed.Training shall be kept including the person trained, date, source, name of trainer, and documentation that the course was successfully completed. 10/25/2022 Implemented
SIN-00221236 Unannounced Monitoring 03/17/2023 Compliant - Finalized