Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00201432 Renewal 04/12/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)The hot water temperature in the home exceeded 120 degrees. The water temperature was 126.5 degrees. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. The maintenance worker's were called in lowered the temperature for the home's water heater. 04/28/1922 Implemented
6400.112(d)The fire drill conducted on 7/24/21 exceeded the allotted 2 min 30 sec evacuation time. The fire drill took 2 min 55 seconds to complete. Individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building, or to a fire safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, within 2 1/2 minutes or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert. The fire safety expert may not be an employe of the home or agency. Staff assistance shall be provided to an individual only if staff persons are always present at the home while the individual is at the home. Residential Director Staff reeducated the staff and individuals in Fire Drill Evacuation Procedures, as the individual's are very capable of evacuating in compliance with the regulations. The Staff need to pay closer attention to the stop watch setting for evacuation only and no other activities should be included in the timer counts. 04/15/2022 Implemented
SIN-00189470 Unannounced Monitoring 06/01/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)The bathroom located off of the bedroom at the end of the hall had a black substance resembling mold/mildew located around the caulking. Additionally there was a substantial build up of a white substance resembling soap scum/hard water stains throughout the whole shower.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. The area in question has been addressed through cleaning with the black areas resembling mold/mildew and the white areas resembling soap scum/hard water stains removed. Please see enclosed photos of the results. 07/21/2021 Implemented
6400.162(b)(2)(i)Individual #1's MAR reviewed for the month of MAY 2021 indicates that Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff # 7 and Staff # 8 administered medications to the individual multiple times throughout the month. Review of staff training files show that staff are not current on the medication training. Medications shall be administered by a person who has completed medication administration course requirements.A prescription medication that is not self-administered shall be administered by one of the following: A person who has completed the medication administration course requirements as specified in § 6400.168 (relating to medication administration training) for the administration of the following: Oral medications.Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 have been retrained for the proper components through Medication Observations by DHS Trainers to teach the DHS Medication Administration Course. We have enclosed the documentation for the Staff persons 1 through 7, as well as the certificates for the Trainers we used to address the areas of non-compliance. Staff person #8 no longer works at the agency, in the event she does return she will complete the required Medication Trainings according to the Chapter 6400 Regulations. Please see the attached documentation of Medication Training Components. 07/21/2021 Implemented
6400.169(a)All staff medication training files review show that Staff #1-8 are not currently trained in Medication Administration or have not fulfilled the course renewal requirements. Medication Administration Record reviewed for the month of May 2021 indicate that all staff reviewed passed medications to the individuals.A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medications administration course, including the course renewal requirements may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 6400.162 (relating to medication administration).Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 have been retrained for the proper components through Medication Observations by DHS Trainers to teach the DHS Medication Administration Course. We have enclosed the documentation for the Staff persons 1 through 7, as well as the certificates for the Trainers we used to address the areas of non-compliance. Staff person #8 no longer works at the agency, in the event she does return she will complete the required Medication Trainings according to the Chapter 6400 Regulations. Please see the attached documentation of Medication Training Components. 07/21/2021 Implemented
6400.169(d)Findings for the review of staff medication training files include the following: Staff #1's medication training was completed but no dates of training were included. Staff #2,3,5, and 8 had initial medication training on file, no documentation was kept for medication pass observations or MAR reviews. Staff #7 did not have medication training documentation provided. Staff # 4 had medication pass observations and MAR reviews on file, no documentation of initial training was in the file.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.Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 have been retrained for the proper components through Medication Observations by DHS Trainers to teach the DHS Medication Administration Course. We have enclosed the documentation for the Staff persons 1 through 7, as well as the certificates for the Trainers we used to address the areas of non-compliance. Staff person #8 no longer works at the agency, in the event she does return she will complete the required Medication Trainings according to the Chapter 6400 Regulations. Please see the attached documentation of Medication Training Components. 07/21/2021 Implemented
SIN-00186091 Renewal 04/06/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(d)(2)Individual #1 ISP reports that he is not capable of managing finances and has no concept of money. Also reflects that staff and individual go to the bank to withdraw money and also the individual is given $50 on Saturdays for activities, massages and snacks. Individual also has a credit card for his use. The agency has a policy a record for each individual will be kept for each consumer that clearly indicates all financial transactions, including expenses, deposits and withdrawals.(2) Disbursements made to or for the individual. The agency has now developed a record keeping system to; retain and store all ATM receipts for individuals, obtain and retain receipts from individuals funds spending, and record an ongoing record of all disbursements of individuals funds. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.82(f)The bathroom did not have soap at the sink.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. The agency representative placed the hand soap at the sink at the time of inspection for this home's bathroom that did not have the hand soap present. 04/07/2021 Implemented
6400.112(c)There were fire drills conducted on 1/12/2021; 2/10/21; & 3/10/21, all of which did not have an exit route listed on the fire drill.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. The agency revised the Fire Drill form for clarity to ensure each area of information is contained within the document and filled out by the staff person conducting the drill, specifically the time will be noted on each drill form. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.112(h)There were fire drills conducted on 1/12/2021; 2/10/21; & 3/10/21, all of which did not have a designated meeting place outside the building to show where they all met. Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.The agency revised the Fire Drill form for clarity to ensure each area of information is contained within the document and filled out by the staff person conducting the drill, specifically to note the designated meeting place was utilized during the drill process. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.141(a)Individual #1 had a physical exam dated 3/5/2019 which was prior to his admission date. However, there was not a follow up exam annually for the year 2020. The next physical exam provided was dated 3/29/2021.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. The agency will ensure that each individual's annual physical examination is conducted in a timely fashion, within annual time frames and are in compliance with the regulations. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.141(c)(6)Individual #1 had TB test on 2/27/2019 and it is due every two years which brings him to February 2021. Individual #1 did not have his current TB test until 3/31/2021.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 Residential Director and the Clinical Manager will conduct Monthly Audits to ensure appointments are made within an allowance to ensure regulatory timeframes are met, specifically that the individual's TB Mantoux testing is completed in a timely fashion. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.142(d)Individual #1 did have a dental exam on 2/17/2021, however the report did not reflect if a cleaning was completed or not.The dental examination shall include teeth cleaning or checking gums and dentures. The agency has revised the Dental examination forms for clarity and to ensure that the services and the documentation of services are provided according to regulatory requirements. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.151(c)(3)Staff #1 had a physical which reflects it is yet to be determined if he is free of communicable diseases due to having a positive Quantiferon test. The exam reflects that staff was referred to an infectious disease dr and no further info was provided. 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. Staff #1 was directed to provide the documentation for clarification and provided the same to the agency. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.34(a)Individual #1 had received and signed his individual rights on 6/1/2020, however those rights were not up to date to reflect the current regulations.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 agency now uses the updated form, the individual had since signed prior to inspection, for all individuals. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.51(b)(1)Staff #2 did not have orientation in the application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.Staff #2 the CEO completed the 6100 training prior to the first individual being admitted to the residential program. Prior to that the CEO had only provided administration services In Home and Community Care. The CEO will continue to perform regulatory annual trainings as required. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.52(c)(1)Staff #2 did not have annual training in 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.Staff #2 the CEO completed the 6100 training prior to the first individual being admitted to the residential program. Prior to that the CEO had only provided administration services In Home and Community Care. The CEO will continue to perform regulatory annual trainings as required. 04/09/2021 Implemented
6400.163(a)Individual #1 was prescribed sunblock SPF 45 which was not located with medications or with pharmacy label. Sunblock was found in the individual bathroom with hygiene supplies.Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in their original labeled containers. Prescription medications shall be labeled with a label issued by a pharmacy.Individual #1 had a prescription labeled sunscreen was placed in the medication box and locked per regulations. The sunscreen from the bathroom was removed and discarded. 04/08/2021 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #1 is prescribed medications to treat psychiatric illness and there are no medication reviews on these medications which reflect the reason for the medication or the need to continue to the medicationIf 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.The agency revised the Psychotropic medication Review from for clarity and compliance with the regulatory requirements, specifically to address the reason for the medication, and the need to continue the medication. 04/09/2021 Implemented
SIN-00181774 Unannounced Monitoring 12/07/2020 Compliant - Finalized