6400.110(b) | The closest smoke detector in the hallway of the home was over 15 feet from individuals' bedrooms. | There shall be an operable automatic smoke detector located within 15 feet of each individual and staff bedroom door. | The Director of Operations installed an additional smoke detector on the first floor at 1521 Madsen Drive on January 15, 2025. The smoke detector has been installed in the hallway of the first floor within 15 feet of both of the individual's bedrooms. All the smoke detectors at each site were checked for functionality and were in good repair by the Programs Coordinator on January 16, 2025. |
01/16/2025
| Implemented |
6400.151(c)(3) | Direct Service Worker #1's physical examination completed 5/7/24 did not address communicable disease. | 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. | January 21, 2025 - The Director of Operations has updated the staff physical examination form to include a section for 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. Previously, Allegiant Human Services, had a separate form for the physical examination and staff health statement. A signed statement that the staff person is free of communicable diseases has been collected for Direct Service Worker #1. Documentation of the Staff Health Statement for Direct Service Worker #1 has recorded by the Director of Operations. The Director of Operations has reviewed each staff¿s documentation record to ensure compliance with 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(3). All staff physical examination have been verified to be in compliance. In addition, Allegiant Human Services has updated its Residential Support Staff Physical Examination/Communicable Diseases Policy. The updated policy training has been completed by the Director of Operations on February 6, 2025, and record of the policy review has been documented. |
02/06/2025
| Implemented |