Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00254698 Renewal 11/01/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.70(d)There was no thermometer in the first aid kit.First aid kits shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer or other temperature gauging equipment, tweezers, tape and scissors.On 11/8/2024 new thermometer was purchased and placed in the first aid kit. 11/08/2024 Implemented
SIN-00233537 Renewal 10/13/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.20(b)Staff Member 1 did not reside in Pennsylvania for at least 2 years prior to hire; an FBI background check was not requested within 5 days of their hire.If a prospective employe who will have direct contact with individuals resides outside of this Commonwealth, an application for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history record check shall be submitted to the FBI in addition to the Pennsylvania criminal history record check, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire.Staff 1 was placed on Admin leave until FBI Clearance was obtained by Royer Greaves school. 11/13/2023 Implemented
2380.53(a)Applesauce was stored in locked closet with poisons in the staff breakroom. All food should be stored away from poisons.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals, when not in use.The applesauce was immediately removed from the location where it was and placed in an area where there are no Chemicals.This was done during Inspection and observed by the Inspector. 11/01/2023 Implemented
2380.82An office in the program area has a latch lock that is only openable from the program area side, not from within the office.Stairways, halls, doorways, aisles, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed.The whole door was removed and replaced with a new door.A lock for the new door does not have a latch that can obstruct the entrance or exit from the room. The new door has a lock that is operable both from the Program area and also from inside the Office 11/01/2023 Implemented
SIN-00214010 Renewal 10/31/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.59(b)Water temperature read at 130F (read in the Beidler classroom). Maintenance adjusted the water heater while the inspector was still on-site; a new temperature reading indicated 105F.Hot water temperatures in areas accessible to individuals may not exceed 120°F.The water temperature was adjusted to a required temperature level below 120F., on the day of inspection. 10/31/2022 Implemented
2380.89(a)There was no fire drill conducted for the month of December 2021.An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month.We will make sure all Fire drills are conducted every month as required. 11/03/2022 Implemented
2380.111(c)(5)The last TB test conducted for individual#1 was on 9/25/2020; this date exceeds the allowable two-year timeline.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing with negative results every 2 years; or, if the tuberculin skin test is positvie, an initial chest X-ray with results noted.We contacted the individual's provider immediately and individual received the TB testing on November 1st and was read by their Nursing on November 3rd with negative results. 11/03/2022 Implemented
SIN-00149541 Renewal 02/05/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.55(a)The hallway bathroom right side has a radiator metal cover that was found rusted.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the facility.The radiator metal cover that was rusted was painted by our Facility maintenance staff on February 6th, 2019. A picture of the radiator cover after painting is attached together with other documentations for plan of correction. Facilities will ensure to check the radiator covers for any rusting on a monthly basis when conducting fire drills. 02/06/2019 Implemented
2380.58(b)The hallway leading to the "sharkes" room has a door frame needing repair and painting.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.The door frame leading to the shark's room was repaired by our Maintenance staff and painted on February 6th.2019. A picture was taken of the frame after it was repaired and painted as attached together with the other Plan of correction items. In the future ATF Supervisor will conduct Physical site checks on a monthly basis and report any maintenance concerns to our Facility Department for timely repairs. 02/06/2019 Implemented
2380.67(a)The music room has a high back chair with leather-like surfaces which are peeling.Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy.The chair in the Music room was replaced with a new chair (receipt attached). All furniture that are in poor conditions will be replaced. 02/28/2019 Implemented
2380.111(c)(6)Individual #2's physical 2/22/18 did not have a written response by the doctor concerning communicable disease on this physical,The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that shall be taken if the individual has a serious communicable disease as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, to prevent the spread of the disease to other individuals.Individual #2's physical that did not have a written response by Doctor concerning communicable diseases was returned to the Family who took the individual back to the Doctor to have the information corrected. The error was rectified on February 26th. 2019 the form is attached. The letter went to all Family members and other providers outside of Royer Greaves that when going for Physical all pertinent information on the Annual Physical will need to be filled by a Doctor or the individual will not attend the ATF until all the needed paperwork is completed and returned. A copy of the letter that was sent out to the families is submitted with this plan of correction. 02/28/2019 Implemented
2380.111(c)(7)Individual #1's physical exam dated 6/12/18 did not list health maintenance needs.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals.Individual #1 only attends day program at Royer Greaves, he lives at home with his Mother who takes him to all of his medical appointment. Royer Greaves sent an email to Individual's #1's Mother informing her of the missing information on the physical and requesting that the Physical be returned to his doctor for completion. 04/12/2019 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #1 and individual # 2's physical exams did not have a physician respond to Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.A copy of Individual #1 and #2 Lifetime medical History containing all the information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency was attached to the annual physical. A copy of the lifetime medical was also sent to Individual #1 and #2 respective families. 03/22/2019 Implemented
2380.173(1)(ii)Individual # 1 and individual #2 did not have identifying marks listed as part of their record.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.Information about identifying marks was is listed of each individual's Face sheet that was emailed to the Licensing Inspector as was requested. This information was emailed on 2/6/2019 per Inpector's request. The email is attached together with the Face sheet that was emailed. 02/06/2019 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iii)Individual #1 and individual #2 did not list their primary means of communication in the record.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: The language or means of communication spoken or understood by the individual and the primary language used in the individual's natural home, if other than English.The information on Primary means of communication is listed on each indivudual's Personal Data Summary sheet that was emailed to the Licensing Inspector as requested on 2/6/2019. The email and a copy of the Persona Data Summary sheets are attached. 02/06/2019 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iv)Individual #1 and individual #2 did not list their religious affiliation in the record.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: Religious affiliation.Each individual's religious affiliation is listed on each individual's personal data summary sheets which was emailed to the Licensing Inspector per his request. The email together with a copy of the Individuals Personal data summery sheets are attached. 02/06/2019 Implemented
2380.181(e)(5)Individual #1 ability to self-administer medications was not addressed in the 7/9/18 assessment.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's ability to self-administer medications.Individual # 1 is totally blind and is not a able to read either by braille or typed. He is not able to self identify the medications he is taking or know the side effects of the medications he is taking. Individual # 1 is also not able to know the dose or the dosage of the medications he is taking and would not safely self administer medications. Royer Greaves will continue to work with all individuals on the self medication administration process. The Assessment has been updated, a copy of the updated assessment was sent to Individual #1 supports coordinator. A copy of the email and the updates section of the Assessment is attached. 03/22/2019 Implemented
2380.183(4)The ISP dated 9/12/18 for individual #1 did not have a protocol for time w/o direct supervision.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol and schedule outlining specified periods of time for the individual to be without direct supervision, if the individual's current assessment states the individual may be without direct supervision and if the individual's ISP includes an expected outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence. The protocol must include the current level of independence and the method of evaluation used to determine progress toward the expected outcome to achieve the higher level of independence.Individual #1 is a day program student and cannot be left alone while at day program. He staffing ratio is one to one line of sight supervision. An email was sent to his Mother and to his who is his legal guardian and supports coordinator notifying them of the recommendation for his ISP to be updated to reflect time without direct supervision. (Private time in his bedroom). 03/22/2019 Implemented
SIN-00124678 Renewal 10/17/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.36(a)Staff #2 started working at Royer Greaves on 4/10/17 through a temp agency. Staff #2 has worked over 40 hours in a month at Royer-Greaves and has not been provided with orientation training relevant to his/her responsibilities, the daily operations of the facility and on policies and procedures of the facility before working with individuals.The facility shall provide orientation for staff persons relevant to their responsibilities, the daily operation of the facility and policies and procedures of the facility before working with individuals or in their appointed positions.the complete orientation training will be provided to this temp staff by 12/29/17. In the future, the HR Specialist will monitor the hours of all agency staff to assure that RG is compliant with this regulation. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.36(d)Staff #2 started working at Royer Greaves on 4/10/17 through a temp agency. Staff #2 has worked over 40 hours in a month at Royer-Greaves and has not been provided with training in the areas of services for people with disabilities, program planning and implementation. .Program specialists and direct service workers shall have training in the areas of services for people with disabilities and program planning and implementation, within 30 calendar days after the day of initial employment or within 12 months prior to initial employment.This temp staff will be provided with the following training by 12/19/17: program planning and implementation. In the future, this training will be added to the orientation training for any temp staff. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.53(a)Repeat 4/5/16: In each of the program areas including the Eagle room, Sharks room, Dolphins room, quiet room and Music room there were first aid kits present that were unlocked and contained poisonous materials. All of the individuals attending program are not safe with poisonous materials. There was a first aid kit present in the hall closet which contained poisonous materials and was accessible to individuals.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals, when not in use.All First Aid kits were removed from the walls in the Classroom to a Central location and locked. This solution will prevent a re-occurrence of this Citation. 10/17/2017 Implemented
2380.55(a)Repeat 4/5/16: There were undergarments laying on the floor in the hall bathroom between the Eagles room and the Sharks room. Outside of the door of the bathroom there were brown spots on the wall beside the hamper where soiled clothing is disposed of measuring approximately 2 inches in length. There were individual toothbrushes being stored in the men's and women's bathroom in the music room in baskets attached to the wall by the sink, uncovered. There were pieces of masking tape on some of the baskets with individual first names. There was a basket with a toothbrush in the women's bathroom without a name on it.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the facility.All toothbrushes have been disposed as this is not a personal goal for any person attending the program. In the future, there will be no toothbrushes in the facility. The bathrooms are cleaned daily by the maintenance staff. Staff have been instructed that they must clean any toileting accidents immediately after occurrence. 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.62The emergency contact phone numbers by the phones in the Dauphin room and the Shark room did not contain the number for the ambulance.Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted on or by each telephone in the facility with an outside line.The emergency contact number form was updated on October 17, 2017 during the survey. See attached form. In the future, this template will be used when updating the form. 10/17/2017 Implemented
2380.82The women's bathroom in the hallway between the Eagles and Sharks room had a trashcan inside the bathroom blocking a door to exit. The bed in the quiet room area was blocking a door to exit. The women's bathroom door in the music room did not open the entire way due to the door being blocked by chairs outside of the bathroom.Stairways, halls, doorways, aisles, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed.The trashcan in the ladies room in the hallway between the Eagles and Sharks room is now located _________________. See picture documentation.The bed in the classroom has been moved. See picture documentation. The seating in the music room has been rearranged so that the door will not be blocked by chairs. see attached photo documentation. Staff have been instructed to assure that no egress is obstructed in the building. See attached memo 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.87(b)Repeat 4/5/16: There was no strobe light present in the quite room. Individual #4 is deaf and requires strobe lights to notify him/her in the event of a fire.If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the fire alarm system, the fire alarm system shall be equipped so that each person who is not able to hear the alarm shall be alerted in the event of a fire.The strobe light was installed on the date of inspection, October 17, 2017. All other rooms are equipped wit a strobe light. As there are strobe lights in all the rooms, this citation will not be a repeat 10/17/2017 Implemented
2380.89(g)The fire drill log did not indicate if individuals met at the meeting place during the fire drills since last licensing in April 2016.Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.The fire drill log has been revised to document the location of the designated meeting place. This new form will be used for the December 2017 and future fire drills. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.111(a)Individual #1 had a physical exam completed on 1/9/17. A previous physical exam was never brought to licensers even though it was asked for on multiple occasions. A physical was brought to the licensers at exit however it was dated 1/6/15.Each individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter.Royer Greaves has requested a copy of the missing physical from the provider. In the future, The Royer-Greaves nurse will assure that all physicals are received in the required time frame. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(3)Individual #3's physical completed on 9/1/17 did not include his/her immunizations.The physical examination shall include: Immunizations as recommended by the United States Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.A copy of the immunizations has been requested from the provider. In the future, the agency nurse will assure that all regulatory requirements concerning physicals are in compliance. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(5)Individual #1 had a tuberculin skin test completed with negative results on 12/24/14 and not again until 1/11/17.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing with negative results every 2 years; or, if the tuberculin skin test is positvie, an initial chest X-ray with results noted.There is no way to correct this error. In the future, the agency nurse will track the due dates of physicals and the regulatory health care needs. A chart will be developed by the director of quality management to reflect these due dates. The chart will be developed by the due date and implemented by the nurse. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(8)Repeat 4/5/16: Individual #1's 1/9/17 physical indicated he/she did not have any physical limitations. However Individual #1 has depth perception and gait issues that require some assistance when performing different activities or walking throughout the community. Individual #3's physical dated 9/1/17 indicated he/she did not have any physical limitations. However Individual #3 is blind and requires a sighted guide at times.The physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual.These two physicals will be returned to the PCP to request the missing information. In the future, the agency nurse will review all physicals to assure that the information accurately reflects the needs of the person. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #1's 1/9/17 physical did not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of emergency. The field was left blank. Individual #1 is nonverbal and would require a familiar person to explain all medical information during an emergency. He/she also has a seizure disorder and history of self-injurious behaviors. Individual #3's physical dated 9/1/17 did not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of emergency. This field was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.These physicals have been updated and signed by the agency nurse. If the future, the agency nurse will review all physicals prior to the document being filed in the person's chart 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.111(c)(10)Individual #1's 1/9/17 physical did not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of emergency. The field was left blank. Individual #1 is nonverbal and would require a familiar person to explain all medical information during an emergency. He/she also has a seizure disorder and history of self-injurious behaviors. Individual #3's physical dated 9/1/17 did not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of emergency. This field was left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.The agency nurse has updated the physical with the needed information. In the future, the agency nurse will review all physicals to assure compliance before the physical is filled int he person's chart. 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.113(b)The Certified Nurse Practitioner signing off on Staff #1's physical dated 9/7/16 did not include the date.The physical examination shall be completed, signed and dated by a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner or certified physician's assistant.The physical for individual #1 will be returned to the provider to secure the signature. We will request the document to be returned by 12/29/17 In the future, the Royer Greaves nurse will review all the physicals before they are filed in the chart to assure accuracy 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.113(c)(3)Staff #1's physical dated 9/7/16 did not indicate if he/she was free from communicable diseases.The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the person is free of serious communicable diseases as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, or that the person has a serious communicable disease as defined in §  27.2 to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, but is able to work in the facility if specific precautions are taken that will prevent spread of disease to individuals.This staff person physical will be returned to them to return to the PCP . The staff will request that the PCP document that the person did not have a communicable disease as of that date. In the future the HR Specialist will review the physical to assure regulatory compliance 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.124(a)Individual #2's October 2017 medication administration record (mar) did not match his/her medication label for his/her prescribed Clonidine. The medication label indicated to take 1 tablet, .1mg, at 7am, noon, 4pm, and 7pm. The October 2017 medication log indicated Clonidine.1mg, 1 tablet PO QID for ADHD.' The medication label for Risperidone indicated 3mg take 1 tablet at 7am and noon.' The October 2017 mar indicated 1 tablet O BID.' Risperidone .5mg on med label indicated take 1 tablet at 7am and 1 tablet at noon. The mar only indicated to take 1 tablet PO BID.'A medication log listing the medications prescribed, dosage, time and date that prescription medications, including insulin, were administered, and the name of the person who administered the prescription medication or insulin shall be kept for each individual who does not self-administer medication.Upon discovery, The nurse changed the MAR to match the medication label. In the future, the nurse will make these changes immediately upon being notified of the change. 10/11/2017 Implemented
2380.132(2)Daily meals are prepared for individuals attending program each day. The meals are posted on the wall each day however they are not posted at least one program day prior to the menu date.If the facility provides or arranges for meals for individuals, the following requirements apply: Menus shall be posted at least 1 program day prior to the menu date.The menus will be developed and posted every Friday for the following week. This procedure change will assure compliance with this regulation moving forward. 12/08/2017 Implemented
2380.132(6)There were several meals on the menu that did not include one item from dairy, protein, fruits, vegetables and grain food groups. On Monday of the week one menu there was nothing from the dairy group offered. On Friday of week one nothing from the fruit group was offered.If the facility provides or arranges for meals for individuals, the following requirements apply: Each meal served shall contain at least one item from the dairy, protein, fruits and vegetables and grain food groups, unless medically contraindicated for an individual.The formatting of the menu posting will change to reflect the regulatory guidelines. This will assure ongoing compliance 12/08/2017 Implemented
2380.171(b)(1)Individual #1's record only indicated that his/her emergency contact person was his/her supports coordinator. However, his/her family (legal guardians) need to be contacted in an emergency as well.Emergency information for each individual shall include: The name, address, telephone number and relationship of a designated person to be contacted in case of an emergency.This information has been changed. The Program Specialist will assure that all required demographic information is included in each file. by 12/15/17. The Director of quality management will conduct random chart audits throughout the year and this area will be reviewed 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.173(1)(ii)Individual #1's record did not include his/her race, height, hair color, eye color and identifying marks.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.The demographic form has been completed and filed in this individual's file. when the Director of Quality Management performs random audits throughout the year,, this form will be included in the review. 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.173(1)(iv)Individual #1's record did not include his/her religious affiliationEach individual¿s record must include the following information: Personal information including: Religious affiliation.This information has ben added to the chart. All individuals charts will be reviewed to assure that the required demographic is included by 12/15/17 12/04/2017 Implemented
2380.173(9)Individual #1's record contains many instances of content discrepancies across all documents in his/her record; his/her assessments, physicals, identification sheets, and Individual Support Plan (ISP) does not include cohesive information. His/Her ISP indicated he/she was allergic to Carbamazepine, Thioridazine, seasonal allergies, latex, and lactose. His/Her 1st identification sheet in his/her record indicated allergies to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, red dye, no corn fish, dairy products or eggs. His/Her 2nd identification sheet in his/her record indicated allergies to latex, lactose, thioridazine, carbamazepine. His/Her 1/9/17 physical examination form indicated allergies to mellaril, tegretol, lactulose intolerance. His/Her 2017 and 2016 assessments indicated lactose intolerance allergy/sensitivity. His/Her 1st identification sheet indicated diagnosis of profound ID, bilateral enuncleation, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, and history of seizures. His/Her 2nd identification sheet indicated diagnosis of severe ID, pervasive developmental disorder, seizures, GERD, impulse control disorder, hearing loss, poor sight. His/Her assessment and ISP also includes a diagnosis of Autism in addition to the diagnosis listed above. His/Her 1st identification sheet indicated he/she was to follow a pureed diet.' His/Her 2nd identification sheet indicated he/she was to follow a high fiber, mechanically chopped to dime sized pieces, no milk, needs supervision because he/she eats too fast' diet. His/Her 1/9/17 physical examination form indicated he/she was to follow a diet of low fat.' A residential medical history document attached to his/her 1/9/17 physical form indicated a diet of don't eat pretzels, they cause him/her to choke. Low fat, soft mechanical high fiber, cut into bite sized pieces, alternate food and liquid, history of uncontrollable eating, dysphasia level I and II pureed and ground, softened, moistened, small, bolus forming foods. Diet; thin liquids.' His/Her 2017 and 2016 assessments indicate that he/she is to follow a lactulose intolerant, mechanical chopped (dime size pieces) no foods past 8pm (GERD)' diet. His/Her ISP indicated to follow increased fiber, 2nds allowed of fruit and vegetables, low calorie diet with no food past 8pm due to GERD. Texture of diet mechanical chopped to dime sized pieces. Supervision at all times as he's/she's impulsive and will eat too fast. Staff encourage him/her to alternate food and liquid 1:1' diet. Individual #1's identification sheets had two different living addresses.Each individual's record must include the following information: Content discrepancies in the ISP, the annual update or revision under §  2380.186.The cause of discrepancy established after full examination was that the old face sheet that was left in the binder was mixed up with another individual's records while the revised face sheet was also in the records has well(The other individual's name was not in the record). The revised face sheet had the correct information based on the information from the ISP. As for the physicals, some of the diagnosis were listed but also said see attached Lifetime Medical for a full list. Brand names of Medications were used instead of Generic which created confusion. In the future, information on face sheet will be updated during the ISP plan update meeting and reviewed for accuracy. 12/01/2017 Implemented
2380.176(a)Individual daily goals and activity logs were left out on a table unattended in the Shark room. A cork board located in the Shark room had a document stating the individuals' names in the program, their date of birth, names of family members and contact information. This information was not locked and available for anyone in the program area to see. There was individual information left out in the Dolphins room unlocked and unattended.Individual records shall be kept locked when they are unattended.No personal information will be posted in the individual classrooms. This information was immediately removed form the bulletin board. the day of the inspection. It has been reviewed with all staff that records can not be left unattended and must be locked in the assigned area. 10/10/2017 Implemented
2380.181(a)Individual #1's assessments completed on 7/4/16 and 7/4/17 were the exact same assessment, just had a date change. The individual never had an assessment of their needs for 2017. Individual #3's assessments completed on 1/6/16 and 1/10/17 were the same exact assessments with only the date and the Individual's age being change.Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.The assessment for individual #1 that was due in July 2017, will be rewritten to reflect his current abilities and needs. Individual #3's assessment is due again in January. The Program Specialist will assure that the assessment done in January 2018 will reflect current abilities and needs. In the future, the Program Specialist will assure that the Assessments are completed correctly. The director of quality Management will perform random chart audits throughout the year. the audit will include review that the assessments do not just have a date change but are current. 01/15/2018 Implemented
2380.181(f)Individual #1's assessment was not sent out to the Support Coordinator and team 30 days prior to the Individual Support Plan meeting.The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an ISP meeting for the development, annual update and revision of the ISP under § §  2380.182, 2390.152, 6400.182 and 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP).Individual #1 assessment ill be redone and sent to all team members by January 15, 2018. In the future the Program Specialist will assure that the assessment is done 30 days prior to the ISP and sent to all team members. There was an ISP conducted on 12/1/17/ The Assessment was sent to all Team members on 11/1/17. See supporting documentation. 12/01/2017 Implemented
2380.183(4)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) did not include his/her supervision needs while at the day program. His/Her ISP indicated he/she has 2:1 -- 1:1 staffing at Royer Greaves in facility. He/She attends 8:30am-3:30pm.' According to his/her assessment, he/she receives a 1:1 staff while at the facility and 2:1 staff in the community. His/Her ISP does not indicate if supervision needs to be visual, hearing, arms-length etc. at all times. His/Her ISP also does not include a protocol to reduce the intensive staffing towards a higher level of achievement.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol and schedule outlining specified periods of time for the individual to be without direct supervision, if the individual¿s current assessment states the individual may be without direct supervision and if the individual¿s ISP includes an expected outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence. The protocol must include the current level of independence and the method of evaluation used to determine progress toward the expected outcome to achieve the higher level of independence.Individual #1's Supervision needs at the Day Program are 1:1 and within arm's length and 2:1 Supervision within arm's length while in the Community. This information was submitted to the Support's Coordinator In October for a change in the Isp with a justification for variance and plan to reduce the intensive staffing. Program Specialist will follow up with the Support's Coordinator to ensure that all these changes are added to the Isp. 12/01/2017 Implemented
2380.183(5)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) did not include a protocol to address his/her social, emotional and environmental needs. His/Her ISP indicated he/she had a behavior support plan but only behavior support staff and residential staff were responsible for collecting data. The behavior support plan included in the ISP only provided support for Individual #1's behaviors of property destruction and clothes tearing. According to the behavior support plan, he/she also displays many self-injurious behaviors that need addressed. A SEEN plan was not created for Individual #1 until 9/10/17. Individual #3 is taking psychotropic medications and has a Social, Emotional, and Environmental Plan (SEEP) in place. Individual #3's ISP updated 8/9/17 did not contain the protocol to address his/her SEEP.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol to address the social, emotional and environmental needs of the individual, if medication has been prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness.individual #1's SEEP Plan was being updated on an annual basis not during ISP plan update meetings. In the future, His SEEP Plan will be updated during ISP Plan update meeting. Behavior date Collection used in the Residential will be used at the Day Program. Individual #1's behaviorist will provide training to the Day Program Staff on data collection. An email will be sent to Individual#1's Supports Coordinator to add to the Isp additional behaviors addressed in the Behavior Support Plan. Individual#3'S SEEP will be emailed to Individual#3'S Support's Coordinator to include in her ISP Plan. 12/29/2017 Implemented
2380.184(a)(1)(i)-Individual #1 did not attend his/her annual Individual Support Plan (ISP) meeting on 8/8/17. There is no documentation in his/her record to support that he/she attended his/her annual ISP meeting.The plan team shall participate in the development of the ISP, including the annual updates and revisions under §  2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision). A plan team must include as its members the following: The individual.Individual # 1 was invited and given the opportunity to attend his ISP Meeting held on the 8/8/17. It is documented in his plan under know and do that his Parents who are his legal guardians have requested that he do not attend his meeting while they attend as it makes him anxious as he relates the meetings with going home and may cause significant behaviors. The Plan has since been reviewed with him. In the future Team members will continue to give him the opportunity to attend his meetings and support him through the meeting. 12/01/2017 Implemented
2380.185(b)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) indicated that staff encourage him/her to alternate food and liquid 1:1.' During onsite inspection on 10/17/17, Individual #1's 1:1 staff was sitting next to him/her during lunch time. However, during the time frame of the inspection, staff never verbally interacted with Individual #1 during his/her lunch to remind him/her to alternate food and liquid 1:1. During inspection, Individual #1 was only witnessed to eat food during lunch, and not drink; taking bite after bite of his/her food.The ISP shall be implemented as written.The ISP for Individual #1 has been reviewed with Individual #1'S 1:1 Staff. ATF Supervisor will randomly monitor meal times to ensure that meal protocols are implemented as written in the ISP. 12/08/2017 Implemented
2380.186(a)Repeat 4/5/16: The Individual Support Plan (ISP) reviews for Individuals #1 and #3 were not completed by the program specialist. The day program staff complete the ISP reviews and submit for the program specialist to review, sign and date. Individual #3's ISP reviews completed on 8/31/17, 5/31/17, 3/1/17 and 12/1/16 were not completed by the program specialist. The day program staff completed the ISP reviews and submitted them for the program specialist to review, sign and date.The program specialist shall complete an ISP review of the services and expected outcomes in the ISP specific to the facility licensed under this chapter with the individual every 3 months or more frequently if the individual¿s needs change which impact the services as specified in the current ISP.Program Specialist will effective immediately complete and sign all the ISP Plan reviews for all individuals served in the ATF Program every three months or if there are any changes in any of the individual's needs.Quality Assurance Director will conduct routine chart audits to ensure compliance with this regulation. 11/30/2017 Implemented
2380.186(c)(1)Individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) reviews did not review their participation and progress in his/her outcomes of social interaction' and communication.' The reviews did not indicate the type of participation.The ISP review must include the following: A review of the monthly documentation of an individual's participation and progress during the prior 3 months toward ISP outcomes supported by services provided by the facility licensed under this chapter.Program Specialist will ensure that all ISP reviews completed every three months includes individual's participation and progress for the three months covered. Quality Assurance Director will perform random chart reviews and ensure Participation and Progress is covered in all ISP reviews. The next quarterly report is due December 30th. The review will be completed by 1/5/18. 01/05/2018 Implemented
2380.186(c)(2)Individual Support Plan (ISP) reviews didn't review individual #1's Social, Emotional, Environmental Plan (SEEP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), behaviors, communication needs, 1:1 at day, 2:1 in community, his diet. There is a lot of daily data indicating he/she has behaviors daily of biting himself/herself but not how many times per day, how long, etc. The documentation is not sufficient. Individual #3's ISP reviews dated 8/31/17, 5/31/17, 3/1/17 and 12/1/16 did not review the area of his/her SEEP.The ISP review must include the following: A review of each section of the ISP specific to the facility licensed under this chapter.Procedural plans will be made to update SEEP Plans when ISP's are renewed or updated instead of yearly expiration dates posted on the document. 12/01/2017 Implemented
2380.186(d)There was no documentation that individual #1's Individual Support Plan (ISP) reviews sent to any team members.The program specialist shall provide the ISP review documentation, including recommendations, if applicable, to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members within 30 calendar days after the ISP review meeting.The Program Specialist will assure that documentation will be available in the chart to show that the quarterly report was sent to all Team members with 30 days after the quarterly review. The Director of quality Assurance will perform random chart reviews throughout the year. This documentation will be included in the review. 12/05/2017 Implemented
2380.186(e)The option to decline was not offered to individual #1 and Individual #3's team members.The program specialist shall notify the plan team members of the option to decline the ISP review documentation.The option to decline form will be sent to the team members for individual #1 and individual #3.on 12/11/17. The charts of the other individuals will be reviewed to assure that this regulation is in compliance by 12/18/17. The Director of Quality Management will perform random chart audits throughout the year. This form will be included in the review. 12/18/2017 Implemented
SIN-00084506 Renewal 04/05/2016 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
2380.53(a)The staff room had 4 bottles in an unlocked cabinet identified as Dawn Pot cleaner, Ajax, Clorax, and Febreze Air which had the notation to call for medical attention if swallowed. The office known as a former nurse's office was found unlocked and had 2 Purcell hand sanitizers which had the notation to call poison control. The music room had an unlocked poison named Steriphesenet II with notation keep out of reach of children.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals, when not in use.New locks were installed in areas where all items considered to be chemicals are kept. All Chemicals are being locked after being used. All staff in the ATF were trained on April 8th.2016 on safe keeping of Chemicals.[All staff of the program will be trained on the importance of poisonous materials being locked when not in use and how to identify poisonous materials by reading the labels, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. SW 1.6.17] 04/08/2016 Implemented
2380.53(b)The staff room had in an unlocked cabinet an unknown liquid in an unlabelled spay bottle.Poisonous materials shall be stored in their original, labeled containers.Staff who work in the ATF were trained IN Safe storage of Chemicals and that all Chemicals should be kept in their original labeled containers. A safety monitoring tool which was developed in April 2016, will be used to monitor safe storage of chemicals in the ATF. ATF Supervisor will on a weekly basis use the safety monitoring tool to ensure all Chemicals are safety kept after use. 04/15/2016 Implemented
2380.53(c)The office which was known as a former nures's office had an open container of pitted prunes and purcell hand cleaner which was labelled "call poison control if injested"Poisonous materials shall be kept separate from food, food preparation surfaces and dining surfaces.All poisonous materials were removed from the Former Nurse's station and separated from all food items. In the future, Nursing will ensure that all any poisonous materials are separated from any food items. [All staff of the program will receive training on the importance of keeping food separate from poisonous materials and why this is important, within 30 days of receipt of this plan of correction. SW 1.6.17] 04/08/2016 Implemented
2380.55(a)The floor area under the individuals changing area was found to have a dirty floor.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the facility.The dirty floor was cleaned. Royer Greaves Maintenance will clean all classroom floors every night and ensure that floors are in sanitary conditions. A New flooring has also been installed which is easy to maintain. 12/27/2016 Implemented
2380.58(a)The entry level bathroom has on irs wall radiator covers not secured. The door chimes next to room 2 has a missing cover. The music room threshhold is broken in 2 lengthwise and presents itself as a tripping hazard.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair.The entry level bathroom wall radiator cover that was not secured was fully secured on April 8th. 2016 by the Royer Greaves' maintenance Team. A new door chime with cover was installed to replace the old one. The music room threshold that was broken in two lengthwise was repaired on April 8th 2016 by the Royer Greaves's Maintenance Department. A new flooring has been installed in the Music room .A safety monitoring tool was developed in April 2016. The tool will be completed by the ATF Supervisor on a weekly basis to identify areas of the ATF that may have any safety concerns and report to the Royer Greaves Maintenance Department. 12/27/2016 Implemented
2380.58(b)The main classroom has a side exit with an attached wooden handrail. This handrail has dirt in the wood with the remais of algae. Menmata's room has anattached metal coupling attached to the floor about 2'' above the floor surface. This item is below a desk and presents itself as a tripping hazard.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.The entire handrail was replaced with a new one on April 8th.2016. The metal coupling in Aminata's classroom was re-attached and fully secured by Maintenance Department. A safety monitoring tool was developed in April 2016 and the tool will be completed by ATF supervisor to monitor areas that may be considered to be safety hazards. The areas identified during the safety monitoring will be reported to the maintenance Department. 04/15/2016 Implemented
2380.87(b)No strobe light was found in the music room. This room is reported by staff that all individuals use this room including the hearing impaired.If one or more individuals or staff persons are not able to hear the fire alarm system, the fire alarm system shall be equipped so that each person who is not able to hear the alarm shall be alerted in the event of a fire.New strobe lights were installed on April 8th. 2016 in the music room and in other areas in the building that are used by individuals in the ATF. Royer Greave's maintenance team will ensure that all strobe lights are in good working conditions. All strobe light shall be checked every month during fire drills to ensure that they are in good working conditions. During music therapy staff is always available to assist Individuals with their needs and to ensure their safety, including assisting them with evacuating during a fire. 04/08/2016 Implemented
2380.111(c)(6)Individual # 3 physical dated 3/10/16 documented that the Individual has a communicable disease with no explanation of precautions.The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that shall be taken if the individual has a serious communicable disease as defined in 28 Pa. Code §  27.2 (relating to specific identified reportable diseases, infections and conditions) to the extent that confidentiality laws permit reporting, to prevent the spread of the disease to other individuals.Residential Provider for Individual #3 was notified via Phone call on 12/12/2016. A Follow up letter was sent on 12/13/2016 requesting that Individual #3 be taken to his PCP to clarify Precautionary measures that should be followed to prevent the spread of disease to staff or other individuals. In the future, Royer Greaves Nurse will ensure that all annual Physicals paperwork for all individuals who attend the ATF are checked when received and any issues addressed immediately with outside Providers. Should there be any discrepancy, A letter will be sent immediately to the residential Provider to address any issues with the paperwork. Individual #3's Residential Coordinator has since made an appointment with Individual #3's PCP to have the situation resolved. The Individual Supports Coordinator was also notified by email about the issue of possible incorrect information on his Annual Physical. 12/28/2016 Implemented
2380.111(c)(7)Individual #2 's physical dated 5/22/15 the area of health maintenance was blank.The physical examination shall include: An assessment of the individual's health maintenance needs, medication regimen and the need for blood work at recommended intervals.Individual #2 was sent for another physical exam which addressed Individual's health maintenance needs . Most recent Annual Physical examination was completed on June 1st 2016. All future physicals for all individuals served by Royer Greaves school for Blind will be reviewed by Nursing to ensure that health maintenance needs are addressed by the Doctor performing the Physical. Royer Greaves Nurse will review all physical examinations paperwork for accuracy of information and report any missing information to the PCP or to the outside Providers. 06/01/2016 Implemented
2380.111(c)(8)Individual # 2 's physical dated 5/22/15, did not document physical limitationsThe physical examination shall include: Physical limitations of the individual.Individual #2's most recent Annual Physical examination was completed on 6/1/2016 and included the area of Physical limitations. In the future, all Annual Physical paperwork will be reviewed by Royer Greaves Nurse for any missing information. Royer Greaves will report any missing information to the the outside Provider and or that individual's Primary Care Physician. 06/01/2016 Implemented
2380.181(c)Individual # 1's assessment dated 10/10/15 and Individual #3's assessment dated 9/13/15, did not indicate the source of the information in the assessment.The assessment shall be based on assessment instruments, interviews, progress notes and observations.All assessments were revised to include the source. The current Assessment for Individual #1 dated August 2016 has the source of the information included. In the future, the ATF Supervisor will ensure that all Assessments for all individuals have source of information included. This change was made effective August 1st 2016. 08/01/2016 Implemented
2380.186(a)Individual # 2 quarterly review dated from 11/27/14-2/27/15 was late as the ISP start date was 10/17/14.The program specialist shall complete an ISP review of the services and expected outcomes in the ISP specific to the facility licensed under this chapter with the individual every 3 months or more frequently if the individual¿s needs change which impact the services as specified in the current ISP.A tracking tool was developed on 4/15/2016. The tracking tool has all the dates when all Individuals' 3 month review are due. ATF Supervisor will ensure that all the 3 month reviews for all individuals are completed within the time frames as specified by the regulations. All individuals records will be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure that 3 month reviews due for that specific month are completed. 04/15/2016 Implemented