Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00270851 Renewal 07/22/2025 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(e)(1)Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, states that "[Individual #1 is not able to manage [their] funds." "It is important that [Individual #1] has support to assist [them] in managing [their] finances." On 7/23/25, Individual #1's financial ledger had last been updated with a transaction entered on 6/2/25. 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 individual has been set up with a bank account so that he is able to utilize a debit card. However, when he has cash, a financial ledger will be used for the staff to assist the individual to manage their finances. The ledger includes dates and amounts of deposits and withdrawals to account for his finances at hand. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.62(a)Individual #1's initial assessment, completed on 2/14/25, indicated "No," regarding their ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials and added, "[Individual #1] requires supervision when using household cleaning products." The two doors to the staff office were equipped with privacy door locks, both having thumbnail, straight-edge access points on the entry side and turn latches on the inside. The closet door in the staff office was also equipped with a privacy door lock having a thumbnail, straight-edge access point on the inside and a turn latch on the entry side. At 12:00 PM on 7/23/25, all three of these doors were unlocked and the following poisonous materials were found accessible in the closet: two 10-fluid ounce bottles of Gain Laundry Detergent.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. All poisonous materials have been safely locked in the closet of the staff office. Team Lead, Program Specialist and all staff were trained where the poisonous materials will be kept and should remain when not in use. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.64(f)At 10:16 AM on 7/23/25, there was an open, torn white garbage bag hanging off the back deck railing containing paper plates, several empty plastic water bottles, an empty aluminum Brisk Iced Tea can, and other refuse. At 10:15 AM on 7/23/25, laying on the ground underneath the rear deck were several candy wrappers, empty plastic water bottles, empty plastic soda bottles, plastic utensils, a plastic measuring cup, empty chip bags, an empty toilet paper roll, a medical appointment card, an empty cardboard box, and other refuse.Trash outside the home shall be kept in closed receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.The area in question has been cleaned (ground underneath the rear deck). 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.67(b)At 10:16 AM on 7/23/25, the paint in several areas throughout the interior side of the storm door attached to the kitchen door leading out to the rear deck was missing, chipped, and flaking, thus, exposing sharp edges of the finish itself. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 et al.] Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.A new storm door has been ordered. A picture will be sent to the Department with the POC. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.71At 10:36 AM on 7/23/25, emergency phone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were not posted on or nearby the telephone situated on the television stand located in the living room on the home's main level. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 et al.]Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or by each telephone in the home with an outside line. Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were placed by each telephone in the home with an outside line. A picture will be sent to the Department along with the POC. 08/25/2025 Implemented
6400.72(a)At 10:48 AM on 7/23/25, the window in the staff office facing the front of the home did not have a screen. At 11:15 AM, the window facing the side of the home in the vacant bedroom located on the third floor did not have a screen.Windows, including windows in doors, shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open. The vacant bedroom on the third floor had a screen put in. A picture of screen will be sent to the Department along with the POC. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.72(b)At 10:38 AM on 7/23/25, the screen in the left window of the living room facing the side of the home contained two circular tears in its center, each measuring approximately one-fourth inch in diameter. At 10:48 AM, the screen in the window of the staff office facing the side of the home had a circular tear in its center, measuring approximately one-fourth in diameter. At 11:15 AM, the center of the screen in the window of the vacant bedroom on the third floor facing the back of the home was torn in an area, measuring approximately two inches by one inch. Screens, windows and doors shall be in good repair. The window screens in question (left window of the living room, screen in the window of the staff office facing the side of the home, vacant bedroom window) were replaced with new screens. Pictures of the screens will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.77(b)At 10:47 AM on 7/23/25, the home's first aid kit did not contain a thermometer. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 et al.] A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of Ipecac, if an individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to ingest poisons, is served. Thermometer was replaced, and the first aid kit is now complete. A picture of the thermometer will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.101At 11:25 AM on 7/23/25, the interior basement door leading to the attached garage was equipped with a sliding latch lock and a retractable security bar facing the basement side. There is no exterior swing door from the attached garage to prevent entrapment.Stairways, halls, doorways, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed. The sliding latch lock and retractable security bar facing the basement side were removed. A picture of the interior basement door will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.105At 11:26 AM on 7/23/25, the gas hot water tank, located in the home's basement, was seated upon a piece of combustible Luan wood. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 et al.]Flammable and combustible supplies and equipment shall be utilized safely and stored away from heat sources. The piece of Luan wood was removed, and the water tank is no longer sitting on it. A picture of the water tank with the removed Luan wood will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.113(a)Individual #1's date-of-admission is 12/17/24. Their initial fire safety training, completed on 12/17/24 did not address the following required content relative to their place of residence: 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. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 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. The individual completed an updated fire safety training that includes content related to their place of residence: 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 procedures if the individuals smoke at home. The updated fire training safety signed by the individual will be sent the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.181(e)(10)Individual #1's date-of-admission is 12/17/24. Their initial and current assessment, completed on 2/14/25, did not include a lifetime medical history.The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. A lifetime medical history was developed for the individual. TM's developed lifetime medical history will be sent to the Department. 09/08/2025 Implemented
6400.181(e)(11)Individual #1's date-of-admission is 12/17/24. Their initial and current assessment, completed on 2/14/25, did not include an applicable psychological evaluation.The assessment must include the following information: Psychological evaluations, if applicable. In the future, the Program Specialist will submit an assessment cover page to the individual¿s Support Coordinator and treatment team, which includes the following: o Lifetime Medical History o Yearly Doctor Appointments o Psychological Evaluation o Current List of Medications A copy of the Assessment Cover Page Checklist will be sent to the Department. 09/08/2025 Implemented
6400.216(a)The two doors to the staff office were equipped with privacy door locks, both having thumbnail, straight-edge access points on the entry side and turn latches on the inside. The closet door in the staff office was also equipped with a privacy door lock having a thumbnail, straight-edge access point on the inside and a turn latch on the entry side. At 10:48 AM on 7/23/25, all three of these doors were unlocked. Inside the closet was a white binder, entitled, "[Agency #2]: ["Individual #1]---Program Book," containing demographic information, a birth certificate, medical insurance information, Individual Service Plans, a Room and Board Contract, and other personal information. An individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended. The individual¿s record has been locked. A picture of the locked doors and staff training sign in sheet will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.32(d)At 10:38 AM on 7/23/25, posted in plain view on the wall in the living room was a sign ithat read "Stop! No food beyond this point!"An individual shall be treated with dignity and respect.Sign was taken off the wall in the living room. A picture of the wall evidencing that the sign was taken down will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.32(r)(1)At 11:10 AM on 7/23/25, the privacy door lock to Individual #1's bedroom was equipped with a turn latch on the inside and a pinhole access point on the entry side. This bedroom door locking system does not provide Individual #1 with a unique mechanism or entry device to lock and unlock their bedroom door.Locking may be provided by a key, access card, keypad code or other entry mechanism accessible to the individual to permit the individual to lock and unlock the door.The doorknob has been changed to a knob that is equipped with a door locking system to use a key to lock or unlock their bedroom door. The individual has chosen to lock their door using a key. A spare key will be accessible to staff for emergency purposes. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.32(r)(4)At 11:10 AM on 7/23/25, the privacy door lock to Individual #1's bedroom was equipped with a turn latch on the inside and a pinhole access point on the entry side. This bedroom door locking system does not allow easy and immediate access by the individual and staff persons in the event of an emergency.The locking mechanism shall allow easy and immediate access by the individual and staff persons in the event of an emergency.The doorknob has been changed to a knob that is equipped with a door locking system to use a key to lock or unlock their bedroom door. A spare key will be accessible to staff for emergency purposes. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.51(b)(5)Direct Service Provider #1's date-of-hire is 3/24/25. Their orientation training did not include completion of job-related knowledge and skills regarding individual-specific reviews of behavior support plans.The orientation must encompass the following areas: Job-related knowledge and skills.The staff in question completed individual specific training on BSP. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.163(d)At 10:47 AM on 7/23/25, the home's first aid kit had the following unlocked, accessible over-the-counter medications: three packets of Aspirin, each containing two 325 MG tablets.Prescription medications and syringes, with the exception of epinephrine and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.The first aid kit was locked, and the key was placed in a designated area of the office. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.163(h)At 10:47 AM on 7/23/25, the home's first aid kit contained the following expired over-the-counter medications: three packets of Aspirin, each containing two 325 MG tablets, and each with an expiration date of 2-2025.Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations.The home¿s first aid kit, containing the expired over-the-counter packets of Aspirin, was discarded. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.166(b)According to the date and initials of staff written on the dispensed blister pack, Individual #1's prescribed pro re nata medication, Hydroxyz Pam Cap. 25 MG---Take 1 capsule by mouth three times a day as needed for excessive anxiety---had been last administered on 6/22/25. However, Individual #1's June 2025 Medication Administration Record in Therap was not initialed, documenting the administration of this medication.The information in subsection (a)(12) and (13) shall be recorded in the medication record at the time the medication is administered.The staff responsible was retrained on the requirement to document MAR entries at the time of administration. The Nurse Coordinator reviewed Individuals MAR to ensure no further late entries occurred. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.166(c)On 7/23/25, Individual #1's July 2025 Medication Administration Record in Therap revealed that the following medications on the following dates and times were marked "M/R," meaning missed or refused: Clotrimazole Cream 1% Topical Cream: (at 8 AM) on 7/8/25, 7/10/25, 7/14-15/25, 7/17/25, 7/19/25, and 7/22-23/25; (at 8 PM): on 7/13-1/4/25; Diclofenac Gel 1%: (at 8 AM) on 7/3/25, 7/8/25, 7/10/25, 7/14-15/25, 7/19/25, and 7/22-23/25; (at 8 PM) on 7/13/25; Fluoxetine 20 MG Cap.: (at 8 AM) on 7/23/25; Hydroxyz Pam. 50 MG Cap.: (at 2 PM) on 7/11/25 and 7/17/25; and Terbinafine 1% Cream: (at 8 AM) on 7/10/25, 7/14-15/25, 7/17/25, 7/19/25; (at 8 PM) on 7/13-14/25. Agency interviews conducted revealed that these medications marked "M/R" on the above dates and times had been refused by Individual #1. However, the agency did not provide documentation notifying the prescriber of Indivudal#1's recorded medication refusals.If an individual refuses to take a prescribed medication, the refusal shall be documented on the medication record. The refusal shall be reported to the prescriber as directed by the prescriber or if there is harm to the individual.Individual¿s physician was contacted regarding the refused doses. Staff were retrained on the requirement to document (refusal) in the comment section in Therap. They are to then notify house manager so they can notify the prescriber of the refusal. 09/05/2025 Implemented
6400.182(c)Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, contained the following discrepancies between their initial and current assessment, completed on 2/14/25, in the following health and safety skill domains: regarding poisonous materials, Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, stated only that "[Individual #1] would not knowingly ingest a non-food item. [They] would not ingest a poisonous item." However, Individual #1's assessment, completed on 2/14/25, indicated, "No," in relation to Individual #1 having the ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials, and added that "[Individual #1] requires supervision when using household cleaning supplies."; regarding supervision within the home, Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, explained that they require 22-hour supervision and that staff prompting is needed to ensure Individual #1's completion of daily living skills. In contrast, Individual #1's assessment, completed on 2/14/25, informed that Individual #1 requires 24-hour supervision for their safety and wellbeing while at home; and regarding supervision within the community, Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, indicated only two hours of supervision is needed and added, "It is vital that supports are present when [Individual #1] is outside [their] residence and in the community." However, Individual #1's assessment, completed on 2/14/25, informed that Individual #1 requires 24-hour supervision for their safety and wellbeing when in the community. [Repeated Violation-7/30/24 et al.]The individual plan shall be initially developed, revised annually and revised when an individual's needs change based upon a current assessment.In the future, the Program Specialist will submit an assessment cover page to the individual¿s Support Coordinator and treatment team, which includes the following: o Lifetime Medical History o Yearly Doctor Appointments o Psychological Evaluation o Current List of Medications A copy of the Assessment Cover Page Checklist will be sent to the Department. 09/01/2025 Implemented
6400.195(a)Individual #1's Service Plan, last updated 6/19/25, states the following in regard to sharps: "[Individual #1] relies on others to use knives for [Individual #1]." "Present concerns are emotional outbursts and impulsivity." "[Individual #1] has a history of aggressive behaviors (throwing chairs, slapping staff, etc.)." At 12:04 PM on 7/23/25, steak knives, cooking knives, and other sharp objects were locked in a cabinet located in the staff office. However, Individual #1 does not currently have a restrictive procedure plan approved by the human rights team, limiting access to these sharp objects.For each individual for whom a restrictive procedure may be used, the individual plan shall include a component addressing behavior support that is reviewed and approved by the human rights team in § 6400.194 (relating to human rights team), prior to use of a restrictive procedures.Restrictive Procedure Plan has been developed. All staff have been trained on restrictive procedure plan. Locking sharps is part of the restrictive procedure plan. LRS HRT has approved the plan. Minutes and BSC's training sign in sheet will be sent to the Department. 10/01/2025 Implemented
SIN-00229436 Renewal 08/15/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(e)The home conducted a sleeping hours fire drill on 08/07/22 and then again 06/01/23.A fire drill shall be held during sleeping hours at least every 6 months. LRS will conduct a sleeping hour fire drill on 12/1/2023. 08/23/2023 Implemented
SIN-00210084 Renewal 08/17/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The agency's current Certificate of Compliance at the time of the renewal inspection expired 8/19/22. The agency did not complete a self-assessment of the home. The self-assessment provided indicates a start date of 8/4/22 and the end date indicates 8/6/22. The self-assessment provided has several regulations that are blank, to include the following: 6400.182(c) through and including 6400.209, 188(a) through and including 188(d), 189(a) through and including 6400.190(c), 640.191 through and including 6400.208(f), 6400.211(a) through and including 6400.217.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. CEO/Program Specialist/ Chief Operating Officer Conduct training with Nurse Coordinator, HR Specialist and Home Supervisors Begin self-assessment training in the following areas over a two-month period: ¿ Incident Reporting ¿ Criminal History Record Check ¿ Individual Funds and Property ¿ Grievance Procedures ¿ Individual Rights ¿ Staffing ¿ Physical Site ¿ Fire Safety ¿ Individual Health ¿ Staff Health ¿ Medications ¿ Nutrition ¿ Assessments ¿ Plan Development/Process/Content ¿ Home Services ¿ Day Services/Recreational and Social Activities ¿ Restrictive Procedures ¿ Prohibited Procedures ¿ Individual Records Training Staff and participants will be required to sign an acknowledgement form upon completion. The trainers will determine the dates and times for each training sessions. ¿ The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer will begin the following virtue training sessions on 11/1/2022 through 11/30/22. 1. Incident Reporting, Individual Funds and Property, Grievance Procedures, Physical Site, Individual Health, Staff Health, Medications, Individual Health, and Nutrition ¿ The Program Specialist and Chief Operating Officer will begin the following virtue training sessions on 12/1/2022 through 12/31/22. 2. Assessments, Plan Development/Process/Content, Individual Records, Restrictive Procedures, Prohibited Procedures, Individual Rights, Fire Safety, Physical Site, and Home Services [A completed self-assessment of the home, dated 1/4/2023, was received on 1/10/23 and reviewed 1/10/23. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS, on 1/24/2023]. 10/19/2022 Implemented
6400.101On 8/17/22, the door in the kitchen leading to the basement stairway contained a twist lock, that when engaged inserts a metal bolt into the door frame, obstructing the doorway. On 8/17/22, the basement door leading to the garage had a metal sliding lock, that when engaged obstructed the doorway.Stairways, halls, doorways, passageways and exits from rooms and from the building shall be unobstructed. The Home Supervisor removed the board from the basement door leading into the garage. [Twist lock in door from kitchen to basement was removed on 9/30/22 and verified 10/10/22. Documentation of the removal of the sliding lock and block of wood obstructing basement door entering the garage provided via photograph was received on 10/24/22 and reviewed 10/24/22. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS, on 1/24/2023]. 09/22/2022 Implemented
6400.106The most recent furnace inspection and cleaning occurred on 7/15/21, exceeding the annual requirement.Furnaces shall be inspected and cleaned at least annually by a professional furnace cleaning company. Written documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be kept. The furnaced was inspected and cleaned by Sullivan Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Super Service. [Furnace inspection and cleaning, dated 9/27/22, was received on 1/10/23 and reviewed 1/10/23. Documentation indicates a semi-annual contractual agreement for furnace inspection and cleaning. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS, on 1/24/2023]. 09/27/2022 Implemented
6400.111(f)The fire extinguisher in the basement of the home was last inspected and approved by a fire safety expert in July 2021, exceeding the annual requirement. A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. Once a year a staff member is responsible for taking all fire extinguishers from LRS locations to ABC Fire Extinguisher Company on 4641 Peoples Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. ["LRS Site Audit," dated 12/7/22, was received on 1/10/23 and reviewed 1/10/23. Documentation of placement of fire extinguisher via photograph was received on 9/30/22 and reviewed 9/30/22. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS, on 1/24/2023]. 10/24/2022 Implemented
6400.112(c)The fire drill conducted on 8/7/22 does not indicate whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. This section of the fire drill form is blank.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. Fire drill deficiencies were included as an agenda item on a mandatory virtual meeting in which all staff were required to attend. Staff were re-trained on how to properly fill out the form and to not leave any sections blank. The Program Specialist should be notified of any inoperative fire alarms/smoke detectors. [Training documentation, dated 10/7/22, for staff members related to fire drill documentation was received on 1/10/23 and reviewed 1/24/23. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS on 1/24/2023]. 10/11/2022 Implemented
SIN-00207836 Unannounced Monitoring 06/10/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.16Individual #1's abuse incident #9038143 , was discovered by the agency 6/04/2022 and not reported to the Department until 6/09/2022. Individual #1 did not receive medical attention regarding the abuse allegation, after the incident was discovered. The target staff was not suspended while the investigation was still pending and one of the target's was working in the home during the inspection. Individual #1's supervision needs were not being met during the inspection. The individual's individual support plan, last updated 5/06/2022, states he is never to be left alone with 2:1 staff during awake hours and one staff being within line of sight and the other staff being within hearing distance. During the inspection Individual #1 was alone upstairs in his bedroom, while Direct Support Worker #1 and Direct Support Worker #2 remained on the couch in the living room on the first floor of the home. Incident #9038143 was determined to have been founded by multiple interviews conducted and the individual having a bruise where the individual reports the abuse occured.Abuse of an individual is prohibited. Abuse is an act or omission of an act that willfully deprives an individual of rights or human dignity or which may cause or causes actual physical injury or emotional harm to an individual, such as striking or kicking an individual; neglect; rape; sexual molestation, sexual exploitation or sexual harassment of an individual; sexual contact between a staff person and an individual; restraining an individual without following the requirements in this chapter; financial exploitation of an individual; humiliating an individual; or withholding regularly scheduled meals.The Program Specialist will train Direct Care Support Professionals on the different forms of abuse and the individual's rights. Staff will be trained on how to ensure we respect and uphold the individual's rights, along with not engaging in any restrictive support that is not called for in the individual's plan. The Human Rights Team will be deciding whether a restrictive procedure plan will be deemed necessary regarding providing support to this individual. The Program Director will be training Direct Care Support Professionals in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), giving them tools to assist in deescalating situations once they are heightened or prevent them from escalating and/or physically assistive techniques to use to keep staff and the individual safe in the event of a crisis. [ a copy of the Program Specialist's CPI Training Certification will be sent to the Director] 07/26/2022 Implemented
6400.141(a)Individual #1, date of admission 5/31/2022, does not have documentation of a physical examination having been completed within 12 months prior to admission.An individual shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to admission and annually thereafter. A copy of the physical examination was performed by a MD on 2-9-2022 and will be submitted to the Department. 08/17/2022 Implemented
6400.18(g)Individual #1 reported to staff on 6/04/2022, that a staff member kicked and punched him and the agency reported the incident #9038143 in the Department's information management system 6/09/2022 and began the investigation at that time.The home shall initiate an investigation of an incident, alleged incident or suspected incident within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person.Provider¿s Plan of Correction LRS policy was updated to include a section on the response upon discovery/recognition of an incident. If a reportable incident occurs, and is witnessed by LRS staff, that person (initial reporter shall: (1) notify the LRS Point Person (s) Chief Operating Officer (COO) ¿ Primary Point Person and Program Specialist/Director -Secondary Point Person, respectively; (2) document the observations about the incident in narrative format in the Incident Reporting Log; and (3) comply with the applicable laws and regulations for incidents of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation 07/25/2022 Implemented
6400.31(a)During the inspection conducted 6/10/2022, Individual #1 had all sharp items in the home locked up, but did not have a restrictive procedure plan implemented, infringing on his right to make choices and accept risks.An individual may not be deprived of rights as provided under § 6400.32 (relating to rights of the individual.)The Program Specialist will train Direct Care Support Professionals on the individual's rights. Staff will be trained on how to ensure we respect and uphold the individual's rights, along with not engaging in any restrictive support that is not called for in the individual's plan. 07/24/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(6)There is no record of any of the staff working in Individual #1's home having been trained on implementation of the individual's plan.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.The Program Specialist will train Direct Care Support Professionals on the individual's rights. Staff will be trained on how to ensure we respect and uphold the individual's rights, along with not engaging in any restrictive support that is not called for in the individual's plan. [ a copy of the ISP training signoff sheet is sent to the Director. 07/24/2022 Implemented
6400.162(a)Direct Service Worker #1 and Direct Service Worker #2 administered medications for Individual #1 throughout June 2022 and did not complete medication administration training.A home whose staff persons or others are qualified to administer medications as specified in subsection (b) may provide medication administration for an individual who is unable to self-administer the individual's prescribed medication.LRS provides medication administration training for all new staff. [ a copy of the sign off sheets for the training conducted has been sent to the Director. 07/30/2022 Implemented
6400.163(a)During the inspection conducted 6/10/2002, Individual #1's medications were removed from the original package, put in zip lock bags with day and time of administration, and did not include a label issued by a pharmacy. there was also an unidentified pill out of the original container, in a zip clock bag. Agency was unable to provide documentation for this medication.Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in their original labeled containers. Prescription medications shall be labeled with a label issued by a pharmacy.To correct the problem, LRS has a contract with PDC Pharmacy to provide bubble pack medications. 08/24/2022 Implemented
6400.166(b)Individual #1's Ammonium Lactate 12% Cream, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Cream, Divalproex Sod ER 250mg tablet, Januvia 100mg tablet, Levemir Flextouch 100unit/ml insulin pen, Levothyroxine 175mcg tablet, Lisinopril 2.5mg tablet, Lithium Carbonate ER 300m tablet, Lovaza 1gm capsule, Metformin HCL 1,000mg tablet, Novolog 100unit/ml flexpen, Pantoprazole Sod DR 20mg tablet, Propranolol 40mg tablet, Refresh Classic Eye Drops, Simethicone 80mg chewable tablet, Vitamin D3 5,000 unit softgel, and Ziprasidone HCL 60mg capsule were not administered 6/02/2022 through 6/06/2022 at 8:00AM; Clonazapam 1mg tablet were not administered on 6/03/2022 through 6/06/2022 at 8:00AM; Novolog 100unit/ml flexpen were not administered on 6/02/2022 through 6/04/2022, 6/06/2022, and 6/08/2022 at 9:00AM; Novolog 100unit/ml Flexpen were not administered on 6/02/2022 through 6/06/2022 and 6/08/2022 at 12:00PM; Simethicone 80mg chewable tablet were not administered on 6/02/2022, 6/04/2022 through 6/06/2022, and 6/08/2022 at 12:00PM; Novolog 100 unit/ml Flexpen were not administered on 6/02/2022 and 6/04/2022 through 6/08/2022 at 1:00PM; Propanolol 40mg tablet and Refresh Classic Eye Drops were not administered on 6/04/2022, 6/06/2022, and 6/08/2022 at 5:00PM; Clonazepam 1mg tablet, Metformin HCL 1,000mg tablet, Novolog 100 unit/ml Flexpen, Simeythicone 80mg chewable tablet, and Ziprasidone HCL 60mg capsule were not administered on 6/04/2022, 6/06/2022, and 6/08/2022 at 5:30PM.The information in subsection (a)(12) and (13) shall be recorded in the medication record at the time the medication is administered.On 6/26/2022, the staff member and Program Supervisor was notified about the date and time of medication administration and the name and initials of the staff administering the medication was not in compliance with our policies and procedures. 06/26/2022 Implemented
6400.166(d)Individual #1 has a doctor's order to check his blood glucose levels 4 times a day at 7:30AM, 11:30AM, 5:30PM, and 9:00PM. Individual #1's June 2022 medication administration record is missing documentation for 6/02/2022 blood glucose checks. Individual #1's record documents only one blood glucose check on the following dates: 6/04/2022, 6/06/2022, and 6/08/2022. Individual #1's record documents only two blood glucose checks on the following dates: 6/07/2022 and 6/09/2022. Individual #1's June 2022 medication administration record did not include the dose of administration for the Novolog 100 unit/ml Flexpen, with instructions to use a sliding scale for meal coverage (subcutaneously) after checking blood sugar.The directions of the prescriber shall be followed.Effective July 1, 2022, a Blood Glucose Log was developed to document glucose readings as prescribed by the doctor. Staff will still be required to include the readings in the medication records. [ a copy of the log has been sent to the Director] 08/01/2022 Implemented
SIN-00193223 Renewal 09/16/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(b)The agency used the Self-Inspection and Declaration Tool to measure and record compliance at the home 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.15 (b) a Self-Inspection and Declaration Tool was used to measure and record compliance with the 6400 regulations in error. The required Self-Assessment Licensing Inspection Instrument will be used prior to the agency¿s annual inspection. 10/19/2021 Implemented
SIN-00191014 Add an Addendum 08/05/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.63(a)On 8/05/2021 at 10:12 AM, the hot water from the bathroom sink located on the third floor of the home measured 125.4°F. On 8/05/2021 at 10:18 AM, the hot water from the bathroom sink located on the second floor of the home measured 125°F. [Repeat Violation 10/27/2020].Heat sources, such as hot water pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters, radiators, wood and coal-burning stoves and fireplaces, exceeding 120°F that are accessible to individuals, shall be equipped with protective guards or insulation to prevent individuals from coming in contact with the heat source. To correct the violation at this newly acquired location, the CFO hired a registered plumber to inspect the hot water tank and temperature gauge to ensure that it¿s working properly. In addition, the plumber was instructed to set the hot water temperatures to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. As required at LRS other locations, Direct Care Staff are responsible for checking and documenting the water temperature three times a day to ensure that the temperature does not exceed 120.0-degree Fahrenheit. Our Direct Care Staff at this location will also be responsible for following the same procedures. Hot water weekly checks will be completed and documented by LRS¿s CEO to ensure compliance. Documentation of the services performed by the registered plumber was provided to the Department on August 19, 2021. [Documentation of plumbing services received on 8/20/2021 and verified. Documentation of water temperature checks shall be maintained. DPOC by HDKP, HSLS, on 8/30/2021.] 08/18/2021 Implemented