Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.22(c) | Individual #1 financial disbursement records for funds given to her for her own use were missing documentation 5/17/19 till 8/9/19 and further documentation was missing until 1/24/2020. Her weekly spending money was increased from $5 to $10 weekly but the only documentation of disbursement was on 3/16/20 and then on 8/17/20. It could not be determined that funds were used for the individual's benefit. | Individual funds and property shall be used for the individual's benefit. | Per Individual #1 ISP: [The participant is to receive $5 every two weeks to spend on things that she would like to purchase. Staff is to monitor her money and what she buys to ensure the purchased items are safe and healthy for the participant.] In the event Individual #1 did not receive the $5, Individual #1 would receive an additional $10 to off-set the funds not received. After review of the files, Individual #1 has inconsistencies in documentation with the client acknowledgment of funds forms kept on file. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, Shared Values will ensure to insert notification in the participants financial binder explaining the financial gap in disbursement. Shared Values will also ensure to disburse $5 every other week as stated in the ISP to Individual #1. Distribution of funds will be monitored monthly by the Program Specialist and Program Director. Shared Values will ensure to keep an up-to-date financial and property record for every individual that includes disbursements made to and for the individual moving forward. Shared Values did not keep documentation on specifics purchased by the participant. The participant was at leisure to spend the funds as desired. A receipt was not requested from the Individual #1. Per regulations. If the home assumes the responsibility of maintaining an individual¿s financial resources, the following shall be maintained for each individual: Documentation, by actual receipt or expense record, of each single purchase exceeding $15 made on behalf of the individual carried out by or in conjunction with a staff person. Moving forward, Shared Values will ensure to identify withdrawals when the individual is given money directly. The Client Acknowledgement of Funds Form has been revised to note funds have been disbursed directly to the individual for the participants benefit. |
11/02/2020
| Submitted |
6400.22(d)(2) | Documentation that funds disbursed to Individual #1 were not documented that these funds were used for the individuals benefit. Staff assistance in helping individual #1 make choices was not documented. | (2) Disbursements made to or for the individual.
| Shared Values staff will ensure to provide all participants with the necessary assistance in helping to make personal choice when funds are distributed directly to the participant. The Client Acknowledgement of Funds Form has been revised to note funds have been disbursed directly to the individual for the participants benefit. The form has also been revised ensuring staff sign off on acknowledgment of financial assistance. Shared Values has added an additional review process of disbursement of funds. The program specialist and program director¿s signature are now required for review. The form must be submitted for review within 2 business days to management. Please see: Client Acknowledgement of Funds Form |
11/02/2020
| Submitted |
6400.22(f) | Shared Values LLC had a joint business checking account with individual #1 for the individual's funds. | There may be no commingling of the individual's personal funds with the home or staff person's funds. | Shared Values executive team reviewed financial governance in the beginning of 2020. In review, the client¿s funds were being deposited in a separated account specifically for the participant with the individuals name on it. Shared Values implemented an internal corrective action. The participant was taken to the bank (PNC) to open a personal account separated from Shared Values funds. This was completed on 02/19/2020. Shared Values is not permitted to gain access to the account while the participant is out of our care. Upon return, the account will be set up to add Shared Values as a rep payee on the account. Shared Values has completed a full review of the account containing the individual¿s funds. The remaining funds will be removed from the shared account and deposited in the new account for the participant. Moving forward, clients must open separate accounts with Shared Values added as the rep payee. |
11/02/2020
| Submitted |
6400.64(a) | The home presented with unsanitary conditions during the inspection on 9/14/2020. There was an odor present throughout the entire home. The surfaces of the counter tops, tables and dishwasher all had sticky residue present. The exhaust fan in the bathroom was covered in dust/dirt. | Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. | Shared Values will ensure all homes are clean and sanitary. During the time of inspection, the home contained an odor and needed internal cleaning. Staff on-site have been instructed to clean the home and maintain sanitary conditions. Additional cleaning supplies were purchased and left on-site. Trash was removed from the home and emptied by the direct support professional on-site. Shared Values has hired two community managers since the inspection. Both community managers will collaborate to ensure all homes are cleaned daily. A full staff meeting will be held on September 28, 2020 to review DSP expectations while on-site regarding cleaning and site cleanliness. The team meeting will be held by the program director and new community managers. The team meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. During this time management will set the expectations of cleaning and checklist requirements. |
10/28/2020
| Submitted |
6400.67(a) | The toilet seat was cracked/broken causing potential for injury. | Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. | Shared Values shall ensure to keep residential property in good repair to avoid potential injury to any participants. Upon inspection, the toilet seat was cracked. Maintenance was called immediately to rectify the repair. The toilet seat was removed and discarded. A new toilet seat was purchased and installed by Maintenance. Staff have been reminded to report all needed repairs to their manager. Shared Value Shares has recently on-boarded two community managers. The community managers will be responsible for ensuring site cleanliness and compliance by utilizing the self-assessment. Completed on 9/16/2020 |
09/16/2020
| Implemented |
6400.71 | The list of emergency phone numbers was not present by telephone at time of inspection. | 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.
| Shared Values shall ensure to keep residential property in good repair to avoid potential injury to any participants. Upon inspection, the toilet seat was cracked. Maintenance was called immediately to rectify the repair. The toilet seat was removed and discarded. A new toilet seat was purchased and installed by Maintenance. Staff have been reminded to report all needed repairs to their manager. Shared Value Shares has recently on-boarded two community managers. The community managers will be responsible for ensuring site cleanliness and compliance by utilizing the self-assessment. Completed on 10/14/2020 |
10/14/2020
| Not Accepted |
6400.76(a) | The washing machine was missing the front lower panel and the detergent compartment was broken and exposed. | Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. | Our washing machine was missing a front panel. In addition, the detergent compartment was broken and exposed. Since the inspection, the items have been repaired and are now nonhazardous clean and sturdy. The repairs were made by Shared Values maintenance. Shared Values has also on-boarded two community managers. The community managers will be responsible for ensuring ongoing cleanliness and residential site repairs are reported and repaired in a timely manner to avoid any injuries and maintain compliance. Our community managers will be training utilization of the provider self-assessment to check for regulatory issues. Staff will continue with protocol to contact a supervisor immediately in the event there is a residential repair needed. |
10/05/2020
| Submitted |
6400.77(a) | A first aid kit was not present in the home during inspection. | A home shall have a first aid kit. | Shared Values has re-purchased a first aid kit for all homes. The first aid kits contain the following antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, and scissors. New first aid kits were purchased for all homes on 3/24/2020. Upon inspection, the first aid kit was not in the home. A replacement first aid kit was purchased same day as inspection on 9/14/2020. The inspection kits were delivered on 9/15/2020 and taken to the home the same day. |
09/15/2020
| Submitted |
6400.80(b) | The backyard had debris which included a bucket filled with water that was attracting insects. There were landscaping pavers on side of home that presented as a tripping hazard. | The outside of the building and the yard or grounds shall be well maintained, in good repair and free from unsafe conditions. | Shared Values will ensure all outside walkways are free from all hazards. Upon inspection, the backyard at the residence needed maintenance. All debris has been removed and discarded. The bucket containing water has been emptied and discarded. The landscaping paver on the side of the home will be removed. A new community manager has been onboarded and assigned to the home. We have also on-boarded a new Program Director. The community manager will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the property with collaboration of maintenance. The community manager will be required to complete a full onsite walk through with the program director every other month in conjunction with their weekly visits. Moving forward Shared Values will ensure to keep the outside of all residential homes including yards well maintained and in good repair. The community manager and program director are conducting full site visits on 10/15/2020 to re-inspect the home. |
10/15/2020
| Implemented |
6400.111(f) | There were 2 fire extinguishers present in the home that did not have evidence of inspection and approval by a fire safety expert. | A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. | Two fire extinguishers present in the home did not have evidence of inspection and approval by a fire safety expert. Our HR Coordinator has contacted the Emergency Response Team on October 8, 2020 to come out and re-inspect all fire extinguisher in our residential homes. The safety expert is scheduled to inspect and retag the fire extinguishers on Monday, October 26, 2020. There was no earlier appointment. Moving forward all fire extinguishers will be checked monthly by the community manager. The supervisor on-site will ensure meets all requirements as outlined in Chapter 6400.111 Fire Extinguishers. In efforts to ensure future and ongoing compliance the Fire Drill Report has been revised to review oversight of fire extinguishers on-site. If the inspection date is not located on the fire extinguisher employees are required to notify a supervisor and record the date of notification. The community managers are expected to review and train all employee on the correct protocol on conducting fire drills and ensuring compliance. This staff meeting is expected to take place on October 28, 2020. The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling annual renewal. |
10/28/2020
| Submitted |
6400.112(b) | There were No staff listed on fire drills from March 2020--April 2020 fire drills and therefore unable to determine if normal staffing conditions were present during the drill. | Fire drills shall be held during normal staffing conditions and not when additional staff persons are present. | In review of the plan of correction received, Shared Values was not compliance with 6400.112 b, d, and h. In efforts to ensure compliance, all staff will be trained on completion of fire drills. The mandatory training will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The training will be virtual, facilitated by the Program Director and two Community Mangers recently on-boarded. During this time management will ensure staff are educated on the importance of completing fire drills in entirety, on-time as scheduled. Management will stress the importance of ensuring staff are signing off on all fire drills completed. Management will also discuss requirements for completion of the fired drills. All fire drills must be completed under normal staffing conditions and must not exceed 2 ½ minutes. The community manager will also put emphasis on designated meeting places during the fire drill. All new hires will be trained during the on-site residential training on how to complete fire drills. All fire drills will be collected by the community manager and submitted to the Program Director for review. Fire drills will be given to the administrative assistance for filling and documentation purposes. |
10/28/2020
| Submitted |
6400.112(d) | Fire evacuation time exceeded 2.5 min from August 2019 - February 2020. The documented times include but are not limited to:
August 2019 -- 9 minutes
September 2019 -- 11 minutes
October 2019 -- 8 minutes
November -- 9 minutes
No time evacuation times listed for March - July 2020 fire drills and therefore unable to determine the evacuation time. | 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 employee 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. | In review of the plan of correction received, Shared Values was not compliance with 6400.112 b, d, and h. In efforts to ensure compliance, all staff will be trained on completion of fire drills. The mandatory training will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The training will be virtual, facilitated by the Program Director and two Community Mangers recently on-boarded. During this time management will ensure staff are educated on the importance of completing fire drills in entirety, on-time as scheduled. Management will stress the importance of ensuring staff are signing off on all fire drills completed. Management will also discuss requirements for completion of the fired drills. All fire drills must be completed under normal staffing conditions and must not exceed 2 ½ minutes. The community manager will also put emphasis on designated meeting places during the fire drill. All new hires will be trained during the on-site residential training on how to complete fire drills. All fire drills will be collected by the community manager and submitted to the Program Director for review. Fire drills will be given to the administrative assistance for filling and documentation purposes. |
10/28/2020
| Not Accepted |
6400.112(h) | The designated meeting place not listed for July 2020 fire drill. | Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill. | In review of the plan of correction received, Shared Values was not compliance with 6400.112 b, d, and h. In efforts to ensure compliance, all staff will be trained on completion of fire drills. The mandatory training will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The training will be virtual, facilitated by the Program Director and two Community Mangers recently on-boarded. During this time management will ensure staff are educated on the importance of completing fire drills in entirety, on-time as scheduled. Management will stress the importance of ensuring staff are signing off on all fire drills completed. Management will also discuss requirements for completion of the fired drills. All fire drills must be completed under normal staffing conditions and must not exceed 2 ½ minutes. The community manager will also put emphasis on designated meeting places during the fire drill. All new hires will be trained during the on-site residential training on how to complete fire drills. All fire drills will be collected by the community manager and submitted to the Program Director for review. Fire drills will be given to the administrative assistance for filling and documentation purposes. |
10/28/2020
| Submitted |
6400.141(c)(4) | Individual #1 physical exam completed on 2/26/20 did not have a hearing screening, and recommended further evaluation, which was not completed. | The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. | Individual #1 received a physical exam on 2/26/2020. The individual did not have a hearing screening. The exam recommends further evaluation. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, individual # 1 will have a hearing screening evaluation scheduling. Individual #1 will also receive further evaluation as outlined by the PCP during the physical exam. Shared Values contracted behavioral specialist has been working with the team to assist with case management until the Program Specialist is on-board. The acting program specialist will ensure medical appointments are scheduled and follow-up information has been completed. Upon return, the acting program specialist will schedule the following appointments (follow-up medical appointments, including hearing screening, recommended follow-up information, and a gynecological appointment and mammogram (completed annually). To ensure compliance, the executive director has created an appointment tracking for all clients. This tool has been implemented, to ensure each individual team has access to medical appointment dates and annual appointments are closely monitor. This tracking tool will be monitored by the program specialist, program director and executive director on-going. Expected completion date for scheduled appointments: 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020
| Submitted |
6400.141(c)(7) | Individual #1 last gynecological exam was completed on 2/6/19 and said to return in a year. | The physical examination shall include: A gynecological examination including a breast examination and a Pap test for women 18 years of age or older, unless there is documentation from a licensed physician recommending no or less frequent gynecological examinations. | Individual #1 received a physical exam on 2/26/2020. The individual did not have a hearing screening. The exam recommends further evaluation. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, individual # 1 will have a hearing screening evaluation scheduling. Individual #1 will also receive further evaluation as outlined by the PCP during the physical exam. Shared Values contracted behavioral specialist has been working with the team to assist with case management until the Program Specialist is on-board. The acting program specialist will ensure medical appointments are scheduled and follow-up information has been completed. Upon return, the acting program specialist will schedule the following appointments (follow-up medical appointments, including hearing screening, recommended follow-up information, and a gynecological appointment and mammogram (completed annually). To ensure compliance, the executive director has created an appointment tracking for all clients. This tool has been implemented, to ensure each individual team has access to medical appointment dates and annual appointments are closely monitor. This tracking tool will be monitored by the program specialist, program director and executive director on-going. Expected completion date for scheduled appointments: 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020
| Not Accepted |
6400.141(c)(8) | Individual #1 last mammogram was 3/26/19 and did not have a repeated annually. | The physical examination shall include: A mammogram for women at least every 2 years for women 40 through 49 years of age and at least every year for women 50 years of age or older. | Individual #1 received a physical exam on 2/26/2020. The individual did not have a hearing screening. The exam recommends further evaluation. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, individual # 1 will have a hearing screening evaluation scheduling. Individual #1 will also receive further evaluation as outlined by the PCP during the physical exam. Shared Values contracted behavioral specialist has been working with the team to assist with case management until the Program Specialist is on-board. The acting program specialist will ensure medical appointments are scheduled and follow-up information has been completed. Upon return, the acting program specialist will schedule the following appointments (follow-up medical appointments, including hearing screening, recommended follow-up information, and a gynecological appointment and mammogram (completed annually). To ensure compliance, the executive director has created an appointment tracking for all clients. This tool has been implemented, to ensure each individual team has access to medical appointment dates and annual appointments are closely monitor. This tracking tool will be monitored by the program specialist, program director and executive director on-going. Expected completion date for scheduled appointments: 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020
| Not Accepted |
6400.144 | Individual #1 is not receiving medication, Alendronate, as prescribed. | Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided.
| All employees of Shared Values that work in the 6400-residential program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) are required to take and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) Medication Administration Training program. Only staff that have been certified can administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support. Shared Values policy requires that employees who administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily to make sure there are no errors. Medication labels should also be compared to the MAR during this period of review. Shared Values will ensure all participants receive medication as prescribed by a physician. In response to the licensing inspection, Shared Values has implemented an internal corrective action. Due to the medication discrepancies and errors, all employees have been removed from administering medication until further notice. Shared Values has contracted with nurses to administer medication until all staff are retrained on medication administration and insulin training. All employee who administer medication must be certified with valid up to date training documentation in their file reviewed by human resources. Temp-agency employees are not permitted to administer medication. All PRN medication will be reviewed monthly against the medication list received upon the delivery of medication. All expired an unused medication must be removed from the site by the community manager each month with new medication deliveries. Staff are not permitted to initial the MAR¿s unless medication has been given. Two community managers have been secure for operational oversight. The community managers will be required to review medication and MARS during each site visit. The community mangers are required to have a minimum of three site visits a week. The program specialist will be required to review medication at all homes at least once a week. The program director will be required to conduct random reviews of MAR¿s at all homes. The program director has reviewed job descriptions and completed internal training with the community managers with medication oversight of all the residential homes. Shared Values has also secured a nurse that is not contracted. The nurse will be responsible for reviewing the MAR¿s, blood sugar logs and additional medical documentation. The behavioral specialist visits the homes at least twice a week. The behavioral specialist has begun reviewing the MAR¿s to ensure medication is being review. Upon notification of any medication errors will be inserted in EIM. All Shared Values DSP are expected to be trained by Friday, October 30, 2020. |
10/30/2020
| Submitted |
6400.32(d) | The Office of Developmental Programs requires that staff who provide direct services wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth during the entirety of service provision. The direct support professional at the home was not wearing a mask during the inspection on September 14, 2020. Failure to wear masks is undignified and disrespectful in that it creates a risk of transmitting the COVID-19 virus from staff to individuals. | An individual shall be treated with dignity and respect. | Shared Values has utilized resources from The Department of Human Services¿ (DHS) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to ensure preparations for a response to a possible Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the State. It is the obligation of Shared Values to protect the rights of the client¿s we support. All employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) until further notice. Mask are mandatory and must always be worn in the participants home to ensure the safety of our participants and employees. Employees who do not comply with these mandates will be subject to disciplinary actions up to including separation from employment with Shared Values. Our company has sent reminders to all employees twice since the licensing inspection. The employee reminders were sent on 9/30/2020 and 10/14/2020 by the Executive Director. The Humans resources department has been task to send out a acknowledgement form to all employees advising of the severity and requirements of wearing mask. The expected completion is 10/20/2020. |
10/20/2020
| Not Accepted |
6400.34(a) | Individual #1 last signed rights statement was on 1/11/19. | 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. | It is the obligation of Shared Values to protect the rights of the client¿s we support. Each client, the client's parent, guardian or advocate if appropriate, must be informed of the ¿Individual's Rights¿ upon admission and annually thereafter. There must be a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of information on rights kept in the client's record. Each client must be encouraged to exercise his or her rights. Shared Values has revised its individual rights statement form. Upon completion of inspection, Individual #1 did not have an updated rights statement. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, Individual #1 will be provided with an update individual right statement. Shared Values has implemented January Jobs. January Jobs is a consumer checklist completed in January ensuring all forms have been reviewed and signed annually. This form will be completed annually by the Program Specialist and reviewed by the Program Director. Please see attachment: JANUARY JOBS Consumer File Review |
10/20/2020
| Submitted |
6400.162(b)(2)(iv) | Staff members #1 and contracted employee are not certified in insulin injections. | 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: Insulin injections. | All employees of Shared Values that work in the 6400-residential program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) are required to take and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) Medication Administration Training program. Only staff that have been certified can administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support. Shared Values policy requires that employees who administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily to make sure there are no errors. Medication labels should also be compared to the MAR during this period of review. Shared Values will ensure all participants receive medication as prescribed by a physician. In response to the licensing inspection, Shared Values has implemented an internal corrective action. Due to the medication discrepancies and errors, all employees have been removed from administering medication until further notice. Shared Values has contracted with nurses to administer medication until all staff are retrained on medication administration and insulin training. All employee who administer medication must be certified with valid up to date training documentation in their file reviewed by human resources. Temp-agency employees are not permitted to administer medication. All PRN medication will be reviewed monthly against the medication list received upon the delivery of medication. All expired an unused medication must be removed from the site by the community manager each month with new medication deliveries. Staff are not permitted to initial the MAR¿s unless medication has been given. Two community managers have been secure for operational oversight. The community managers will be required to review medication and MARS during each site visit. The community mangers are required to have a minimum of three site visits a week. The program specialist will be required to review medication at all homes at least once a week. The program director will be required to conduct random reviews of MAR¿s at all homes. The program director has reviewed job descriptions and completed internal training with the community managers with medication oversight of all the residential homes. Shared Values has also secured a nurse that is not contracted. The nurse will be responsible for reviewing the MAR¿s, blood sugar logs and additional medical documentation. The behavioral specialist visits the homes at least twice a week. The behavioral specialist has begun reviewing the MAR¿s to ensure medication is being review. Upon notification of any medication errors will be inserted in EIM. All Shared Values DSP are expected to be trained by Friday, October 30, 2020. |
10/30/2020
| Submitted |
6400.163(h) | PRN medication, Pharbetol (acetaminophen) was expired and present at time of inspection for both individuals at residence. | Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations. | All employees of Shared Values that work in the 6400-residential program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) are required to take and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) Medication Administration Training program. Only staff that have been certified can administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support. Shared Values policy requires that employees who administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily to make sure there are no errors. Medication labels should also be compared to the MAR during this period of review. Shared Values will ensure all participants receive medication as prescribed by a physician. In response to the licensing inspection, Shared Values has implemented an internal corrective action. Due to the medication discrepancies and errors, all employees have been removed from administering medication until further notice. Shared Values has contracted with nurses to administer medication until all staff are retrained on medication administration and insulin training. All employee who administer medication must be certified with valid up to date training documentation in their file reviewed by human resources. Temp-agency employees are not permitted to administer medication. All PRN medication will be reviewed monthly against the medication list received upon the delivery of medication. All expired an unused medication must be removed from the site by the community manager each month with new medication deliveries. Staff are not permitted to initial the MAR¿s unless medication has been given. Two community managers have been secure for operational oversight. The community managers will be required to review medication and MARS during each site visit. The community mangers are required to have a minimum of three site visits a week. The program specialist will be required to review medication at all homes at least once a week. The program director will be required to conduct random reviews of MAR¿s at all homes. The program director has reviewed job descriptions and completed internal training with the community managers with medication oversight of all the residential homes. Shared Values has also secured a nurse that is not contracted. The nurse will be responsible for reviewing the MAR¿s, blood sugar logs and additional medical documentation. The behavioral specialist visits the homes at least twice a week. The behavioral specialist has begun reviewing the MAR¿s to ensure medication is being review. Upon notification of any medication errors will be inserted in EIM. All Shared Values DSP are expected to be trained by Friday, October 30, 2020. |
10/30/2020
| Submitted |
6400.165(c) | Individual #1 did not receive her Alendronate as prescribed. August and September medications were still on site at time of inspection. | A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed. | All employees of Shared Values that work in the 6400-residential program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) are required to take and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) Medication Administration Training program. Only staff that have been certified can administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support. Shared Values policy requires that employees who administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily to make sure there are no errors. Medication labels should also be compared to the MAR during this period of review. Shared Values will ensure all participants receive medication as prescribed by a physician. In response to the licensing inspection, Shared Values has implemented an internal corrective action. Due to the medication discrepancies and errors, all employees have been removed from administering medication until further notice. Shared Values has contracted with nurses to administer medication until all staff are retrained on medication administration and insulin training. All employee who administer medication must be certified with valid up to date training documentation in their file reviewed by human resources. Temp-agency employees are not permitted to administer medication. All PRN medication will be reviewed monthly against the medication list received upon the delivery of medication. All expired an unused medication must be removed from the site by the community manager each month with new medication deliveries. Staff are not permitted to initial the MAR¿s unless medication has been given. Two community managers have been secure for operational oversight. The community managers will be required to review medication and MARS during each site visit. The community mangers are required to have a minimum of three site visits a week. The program specialist will be required to review medication at all homes at least once a week. The program director will be required to conduct random reviews of MAR¿s at all homes. The program director has reviewed job descriptions and completed internal training with the community managers with medication oversight of all the residential homes. Shared Values has also secured a nurse that is not contracted. The nurse will be responsible for reviewing the MAR¿s, blood sugar logs and additional medical documentation. The behavioral specialist visits the homes at least twice a week. The behavioral specialist has begun reviewing the MAR¿s to ensure medication is being review. Upon notification of any medication errors will be inserted in EIM. All Shared Values DSP are expected to be trained by Friday, October 30, 2020. |
10/30/2020
| Submitted |
6400.165(f) | Individual #1 is prescribed psychotropic medication Sertraline 10 mg 1 tablet at am, did not have a written protocol for social, emotional, and environmental needs. | If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness, there shall be a written protocol as part of the individual plan to address the social, emotional and environmental needs of the individual related to the symptoms of the psychiatric illness. | Shared Values Behavioral Specialist has transitioned to assist with the reviewal of Psychotropic medication. The program specialist will work in collaboration with the behavioral specialist and program director to ensure psychotropic medication is compliant with 6400.165. The reviewal of written protocol for social, emotional, and environmental needs will be included for review in January Jobs for consumer review and to ensure compliance. The behavioral specialist has been assigned to create written protocol for all clients receiving psychotropic meds. Once the documents are completed, the behavioral specialist will review it with the team. The behavioral specialist will also be responsible for reviewing the document with direct support staff. The target deadline for completion is November 2, 2020. |
11/02/2020
| Submitted |
6400.165(g) | Individual #1 Medication Sertraline 10mg 1 tablet at 8am, last medication review was completed on 1/8/2020, and should be reviewed every 3 months. | If 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. | Shared Values will ensure all participants receive their 90 days review as outlined in 6400.165. If 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 documentation of the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage. Individual #1 is currently out of our care. Upon return, individual #1 one will be scheduled for a 90-day review. Our behavioral specialist has come onboard assisting with consumer related items. The behavioral specialist will be responsible for scheduling the appointment. The executive director has created a medical monitoring tool to track all medical appointments. This toll will be utilized by the community mangers, program specialist, behavioral specialist, and program director to monitor and review medical appointments and regulatory compliance. 11/6/2020 |
11/06/2020
| Submitted |
6400.166(b) | Individual #1's MARs are not being completed correctly. There are initials on file indicating medications were given however medications are still on site and there are medications missing however no initials on MAR indicating they were given. This is evident for several medications. | The information in subsection (a)(12) and (13) shall be recorded in the medication record at the time the medication is administered. | All employees of Shared Values that work in the 6400-residential program as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) are required to take and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) Medication Administration Training program. Only staff that have been certified can administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support. Shared Values policy requires that employees who administer prescription and non-prescription medications to the client¿s we support review the Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily to make sure there are no errors. Medication labels should also be compared to the MAR during this period of review. Shared Values will ensure all participants receive medication as prescribed by a physician. In response to the licensing inspection, Shared Values has implemented an internal corrective action. Due to the medication discrepancies and errors, all employees have been removed from administering medication until further notice. Shared Values has contracted with nurses to administer medication until all staff are retrained on medication administration and insulin training. All employee who administer medication must be certified with valid up to date training documentation in their file reviewed by human resources. Temp-agency employees are not permitted to administer medication. All PRN medication will be reviewed monthly against the medication list received upon the delivery of medication. All expired an unused medication must be removed from the site by the community manager each month with new medication deliveries. Staff are not permitted to initial the MAR¿s unless medication has been given. Two community managers have been secure for operational oversight. The community managers will be required to review medication and MARS during each site visit. The community mangers are required to have a minimum of three site visits a week. The program specialist will be required to review medication at all homes at least once a week. The program director will be required to conduct random reviews of MAR¿s at all homes. The program director has reviewed job descriptions and completed internal training with the community managers with medication oversight of all the residential homes. Shared Values has also secured a nurse that is not contracted. The nurse will be responsible for reviewing the MAR¿s, blood sugar logs and additional medical documentation. The behavioral specialist visits the homes at least twice a week. The behavioral specialist has begun reviewing the MAR¿s to ensure medication is being review. Upon notification of any medication errors will be inserted in EIM. All Shared Values DSP are expected to be trained by Friday, October 30, 2020. |
10/30/2020
| Submitted |