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SIN-00254967 Renewal 11/04/2024 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.112(c)The fire drill records did not indicate if there were problems encountered or not for the entire year.A written fire drill record shall be kept of the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used, problems encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was operative. The fire drill record will be added to with the question: Were there any concerns or problems during the drill period. If yes, please describe in detail. 12/01/2024 Implemented
6400.141(c)(14)For individual 1, on the current physical, the section headed "info pertinent to diagnosis in the event of an emergency" is blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The house managers will ensure that the doctor documents on the physical form at minimum: Call 911 for an emergency. 12/01/2024 Implemented
6400.151(c)(3)For staff 1, the 2022 physical did not include a statement clarifying that the staff person is free of communicable diseases. 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. Helping Hands Inc. will only accept the agency physical forms. 11/12/2024 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)For individual 1, on the face sheet, the "identifying marks" section is blank.Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information, including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and Social Security number.When the house supervisor fills out the vital statics sheet they will be sure to add if there is no identifying marks that they are including how you would recognize the individual by appearance. 11/12/2024 Implemented
SIN-00150674 Renewal 02/21/2019 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.66The light fixture in the bathroom was partially inoperative. The middle light bulb was not functional.Rooms, hallways, interior stairways, outside steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps and fire escapes shall be lighted to assure safety and to avoid accidents. A new lamp socket was purchased and replaced on 3/8/19 03/08/2019 Implemented
6400.76(a)The kitchen microwave oven was damaged with the door in poor condition. Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. The microwave was purchased and will be replaced with a brand new microwave. 04/22/2019 Implemented
SIN-00124611 Renewal 11/17/2017 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.111(a)The attic located above the staff's quarters contained stored items but did not have a fire extinguisher.There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. A fire extinguisher was added to the attic in the apartment at the staff's quarters. 11/27/2017 Implemented
SIN-00094676 Renewal 05/16/2016 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.46(g)Staff # 4 completed fire safety training on 4/20/16 and it was not conducted by a fire safety expertProgram specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (f). All supervisors will be trained by a fire safety expert on 9/8/2016. All supervisors will be training staff at there staff meetings.[Quality Manager/Program Designee will ensure that all staff receive annual fire safety training by a safety expert. Additionally, a tracker will be utilized to ensure that each staff receives the training timely. Program director/program designee will complete quarterly audits of the tracker, its accuracy, completion and ensure that information is being relayed to directors timely. The process will begin within fifteen days of receipt of this plan of correction DD 9.20.16] 10/14/2016 Implemented
6400.62(a)Listerine total care which indicated to contact poison control if ingested was found unlocked in the main bathroom.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals.Listerine was placed in a locked cabinet in the home immediately. The supervisors of the home (Tammy Klinger and Carmon Davis) will monitor the home daily to make sure the Listerine is not left out. (All items with labels that list to call poison control if ingested will be locked in homes where individuals can not differentiate poisons from other substances.) 05/13/2016 Implemented
6400.62(c)There was an unlabeled bottle containing a clear substance found under the sink in the kitchen that staff identified as ¿Windex¿. Poisonous materials shall be stored in their original, labeled containers.Staff will not put unknown substances in unidentified bottles. Supervisor's of the home will monitor this to make sure it is not being done and is locked up. (All items with labels that list to call poison control if ingested will be locked in homes where individuals can not differentiate poisons from other substances. All cleaning and related items in the home will be kept in their original containers). 05/19/2016 Implemented
6400.64(c)There was a brownish substance splattered on the door designated as a staff room. Trash shall be removed from the premises at least once per week. The brownish substance was high up on a wall. The assistant Residential Director (Laura McGinty) stood on a chair and cleaned the substance off on site of the inspection. Staff in the home will make sure that the walls are clean. Supervisors of the home (Tammy Klingler and Carmon Davis) will monitor. 05/19/2016 Implemented
6400.113(a)Individual # 3 completed fire safety training on 9/9/15 and it was not conducted by a fire safety expert. 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. All supervisors are being trained by a fire safety expert on 9/8/2016. The supervisors will be training staff and individuals. 10/14/2016 Implemented
6400.141(c)(4)On individual #4's annual physical exam dated 9/8/15 the physician noted that the findings were not normal due to cerumen impaction and did not document if further evaluation was needed by a specialistThe physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. Amy Fritts (program specialist) will receive all documentation from medical appointments. Amy will review the paper work and notify the correct party in ensuring the documentation is completed. 08/17/2016 Implemented
SIN-00078774 Renewal 02/10/2015 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.67(a)The bathroom known as # 1 has rusted radiator panels.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. The #1 bathroom radiator has been sanded and painted. The program specialist will conduct monthly physical site checks of the home to ensure that everything is in good repair. Staff of the home will receive training on how to submit a work order so that repairs are completed timely. 02/24/2015 Implemented
SIN-00057116 Renewal 11/18/2013 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.21(a)Staff #1 was hired on 11/10/12 and did not have a criminal history check until 1/30/13. (a) An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for prospective employees of the home who will have direct contact with individuals, including part-time and temporary staff persons who will have direct contact with individuals, within 5 working days after the person's date of hire. The administrative secretary will complete with the time frame of the check. The director will check with the administrative secretary to see if the check was completed and if there was a record history. Once the director checks and all is clear the employee will officially be hired. 12/07/2013 Implemented
6400.141(c)(4)Individual #1's physical dated 5/29/13 did not include a hearing screening.(4) Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. When a individual receives a physical the house manager will ensure that the doctor filled in all the necessary blanks on the form before they leave the office. The director/ assistant director will check the individual's form after the appointment to ensure that the physical is completed. 12/07/2013 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff #1was hired on 11/10/12 and did not have a physical completed until 11/21/12. (a) A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. The administrative secretary will at date of hire will ensure that a physical is completed prior to the employee's start date. The director will verify with the administrative secretary that the physical is completed prior to official hire date. 12/07/2013 Implemented
SIN-00272122 Renewal 08/18/2025 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00233594 Renewal 11/01/2023 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00214311 Renewal 11/02/2022 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00178275 Renewal 10/21/2020 Compliant - Finalized