Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00257177 Renewal 12/03/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(c)Documentation of water testing completed on 2/23/24, 5/11/24 and 8/2/24. There was no documentation of water testing completion after 8/2/24.A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.A coliform test was completed for the home on 11/7/2024. 12/30/2024 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff #1 had a physical completed on 3/16/22. The next physical documented occurred on 7/15/24. This extends beyond the annual requirement and grace period. 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. Staff #1 completed an annual employment physical on 7/15/24. 12/30/2024 Implemented
SIN-00219541 Renewal 12/15/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(c)The fire drill record for the drill that occurred on 9/07/2022 did not document the exit route used.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. Agency Fire Safety Policies were updated to include, updates to the policy itself, update to the fire drill form, creation of a fire drill tracking log and updating fire safety binders for each residence. 01/04/2023 Implemented
6400.112(h)The fire drill records for the drill that occurred on 4/28/2022 and 9/07/2022 did not document that all individuals evacuated to the designated meeting place. Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.Agency Fire Safety Policies were updated to include: updates to the fire safety policy, update to the fire drill form, creation of a fire drill tracking log, and updating fire safety binders for each residence. 01/04/2023 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1 was admitted on 2/02/2022 and the initial assessment was not completed until 11/30/2022. Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the residential home and an updated assessment annually thereafter. The initial assessment must include an assessment of adaptive behavior and level of skills completed within 6 months prior to admission to the residential home. Individual's initial assessment was completed. Each new individual admitted to the agency will be added to the QA Analyst Skill Assessment Checklist. QA will send reminders to Program Specialists to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner. 03/14/2023 Implemented
SIN-00204265 Unannounced Monitoring 04/20/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(f)Trash outside the home shall be kept in closed receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.The trash outside of the home was not in a closed receptacle with a lid. There were bags of trash all over the ground and the one trash receptacle outside of the home was overflowing with trash and could not be closed.Trash outside the home shall be kept in closed receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and rodents.Agency has requested additional garbage cans with lids from the garbage removal company for the home to ensure adequate space for household garbage. 04/22/2022 Implemented
6400.112(a)There was no fire drill conducted in March 2022. An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. Fire drills have been added to the house manager's monthly checklists to ensure review for compliance and safety. 06/20/2022 Implemented
SIN-00199088 Renewal 12/27/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(b)In the basement, there were 3 outlets missing outlet covers. The exposed outlets create a safety hazard. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.The basement at this location is currently under construction. 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.68(c)There is no documentation that coliform water test were completed. (Repeat violation 1/22/21)A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.Water test completed on 12/20/21. 03/20/2022 Implemented
6400.112(a)There is no documentation that a fire drill occurred in November 2021. An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. All staff will be retrained on conducting and documenting fire drills, to include conducting fire drills monthly by 2.28.22. 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.112(h)The 10/21/21, 9/4/21, and 3/24/21 fire drill records did not include documentation on if all the individuals evacuate to the designated meeting place outside the home during the drill as this section was left blank on the forms. Individuals shall evacuate to a designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area during each fire drill.All staff will be retrained on conducting and documenting fire drills, to include ensuring individuals evacuate to the designated meeting place and it is documented appropriately on the fire drill record by 2.28.22 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.113(a)There is no record of Fire Safety training for Individual #5. 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. Individual #5 will be trained on Fire Safety when the individual returns home from current hospitalization. 03/15/2022 Implemented
6400.142(f)There is no record of a Dental Hygiene plan for Individual #5.An individual shall have a written plan for dental hygiene, unless the interdisciplinary team has documented in writing that the individual has achieved dental hygiene independence. Agency to update Dental visit form by 3.13.22 to include a section for Dental Hygiene plan to be approved by the individual's dentist at each visit. (Dentist for Individual #5 will be contacted for a dental hygiene plan -CH 3/18/22) 03/30/2022 Implemented
6400.151(c)(2)Staff #6's most recent tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results was completed on 7/19/19. This exceeds the requirement. The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. Tuberculin skin testing may be completed and certified in writing by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse instead of a licensed physician, licensed physician's assistant or certified nurse practitioner. HR Generalist has been retrained by Human Resources to ensure she is aware of required regulations and has been requested to create tracking systems and audit all files to ensure full compliance. (Staff #6 will receive an updated Mantoux test -CH 3/18/22) 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(10)Lifetime Medical History was not included in Individual #5's assessment dated 6/3/2021.The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. Agency nurse will complete the Lifetime Medical History in conjunction with the Program Specialist during the individual's annual assessment. 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(ii)Progress & growth in the communication area was not evaluated as this section was left blank on Individual #5's assessment dated 6/3/2021.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Motor and communication skills. Agency Program Specialists and Director will receive retraining on completing individual skill assessments to ensure all areas of progress and growth are being documented by 2.28.22 ( Assessment will be updated to include all required information -CH 3/18/22) 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(v)Progress & growth in this area was not evaluated as this section was left blank on Individual #5's assessment dated 6/3/2021.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Socialization. Agency Program Specialists and Director will receive retraining on completing individual skill assessments to ensure all areas of progress and growth are being documented by 2.28.22 ( Assessment will be updated to include all required information -CH 3/18/22) 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(vii)Progress & growth in this area was not evaluated as this section was left blank on Individual #5's assessment dated 5/1/2020.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Financial independence. Agency Program Specialists and Director will receive retraining on completing individual skill assessments to ensure all areas of progress and growth are being documented by 2.28.22 ( Assessment will be updated to include all required information -CH 3/18/22) 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.34(a)Individual #5 was informed of his rights on 1/10/2021. The rights haven't been updated to reflect the current Chapter 6400 regulations. The missing rights include: make choices/accept risks, refusal of activities, control schedule, voice concerns, telecommunications, choice of roommate, furnish/decorate bedroom and common areas, lock bedroom door, entry mechanism to lock/unlock the front door, access to food, make health care decisions, and rights may only be modified in accordance with § 6400.185 (relating to content of the individual plan) to the extent necessary to mitigate a significant health and safety risk to the individual or others. (Repeat Violation 1/19/21)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.Individual rights will be updated to reflect current 6400 regulations. 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #5 had a 3-month review on 9/29/21 and it did not document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication, and the necessary dosage. The 9/29/21 review was conduct via tele visit and there was no documentation that it was completed by a licensed physician as the form was not signed. The prior 3-month reviews did include documentation that they were completed by a licensed physician (Repeat Violation 1/19/22)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.Agency nurse will receive all medical documentation and will review to ensure completion prior to filing in the individual's medical record. 02/28/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11): Individual #5's Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not have the diagnosis or purpose for the medication Lidocaine Pain relief.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Diagnosis or purpose for the medication, including pro re nata.All medication certified staff to be re-trained on the medication administration steps to include checking the pharmacy label on medications. Agency nurse will complete unannounced monthly medication audits to ensure all medications are labeled. 02/28/2022 Implemented
SIN-00190668 Unannounced Monitoring 07/16/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.82(d)The bathroom located in the garage did not have a door or curtain for privacy. The bathroom appeared to be in use as there was soap and toilet paper in the bathroom. A mattress was standing up on end in front of the doorway.Privacy shall be provided for toilets, showers and bathtubs by partitions or doors. Curtains are acceptable dividers if the bathroom is used only by one sex or only by individuals 9 years of age or younger. This bathroom does have a door, but is not in use, and water supply has been turned off, as of 7/23/21. 07/23/2021 Implemented
6400.163(d)The medication box for Individual #1 did not have a lock and was stored in a closet that had a malfunctioning lock, making the contents of the closet accessible. Medications are required to be kept in a locked area.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 closet lock where medications are stored was repaired as of 8/17/21, and a locking medication box has been obtained. 08/17/2021 Implemented
6400.166(a)(11)The medication administration record (MAR) for Individual #1 did not include a diagnosis or reason for prescribing the medications quetiapine fumarate 50mg. tablets and quetiapine fumarate 400mg. tablets. (Repeat Violation: 1/19/2021, 5/12/2021)A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Diagnosis or purpose for the medication, including pro re nata.Diagnoses for both 50, and 400 mgs quetiapine have been entered have been entered into the MAR as of 8/1/21. 08/01/2021 Implemented
SIN-00181625 Renewal 01/19/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(c)Coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources' certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Coliform tests were completed on 4/2/2020 and 10/7/2020 which exceeds the regulatory requirement.A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.The Maintenance Director has since scheduled a follow up water test for the Hamilton CLA. As of February 2021, administration will ensure that water tests are conducted every other month. On a monthly basis, the Maintenance Director will review the water testing to ensure this residence has a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. The QA Department will conduct quarterly reviews will ensure compliance. The training and implementation for this procedure will be conducted by March 15,2021 03/15/2021 Implemented
6400.112(c)The 3/23/20 fire drill only documented that it occurred at 3:15. The record did not include the time of day that the drill was conducted designation AM/PM.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 Vice President has developed a Fire Drill Report Review Procedure which includes a Shared Fire Drill Annual Calendar amongst management and administration. On the shared calendar, drills will be scheduled to ensure various conditions with indicate alternate exits to be used. This shared calendar will be reviewed on a daily basis by the Program Specialist to ensure and verify that all scheduled drills have been completed. In addition, staff will upload the documented fire drill report for the Management and Program Specialist to review the drill report within 24-72 hours. Management and the Program Specialist will review the drill report to ensure that the scheduled drill was successful and documentation was complete and accurate; to include the completed and accurate 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. Training will be done with all Management and Administrative Staff on this procedure and implementation will be in effect by March 15, 2021. This procedure will be monitored on a daily basis by the Program Specialist for oversight and ensure that all drill reports completed as indicated. The Quality Assurance Department will be conducting quarterly reviews of all fire drills to ensure this procedure is followed and fire drills procedures are in compliance. 03/15/2021 Implemented
SIN-00162271 Renewal 09/25/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(c)The coliform water testing was late at this site. The water was tested on 09-05-18, 12-03-18, 04-01-19 (late), and 06-26-19.A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.A google calendar will be created as a reminder to ensure coliform water testing occurs. Maintenance Department will notify Program Director and Quality Assurance Analyst once testing is completed to ensure the water is safe for drinking purposes. ((Coliform test last completed 9/26/19. result negative -CH 11/14/19)) 11/01/2019 Implemented
6400.112(d)There were two drills at this site during which evacuation was over 2.5 minutes. On both 05-30-19 and 06-25-19, the evacuation time was 2 minutes and 34 seconds. 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 employe 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. Fire drills completed on 5.30.19 and 6.25.19 were both over the regulation of 2.5 minutes. House managers will be observing fire drills in their homes quarterly to ensure evacuation times are met. Behavior Specialist, Program Specialist and Program Director will be notified if evacuation time exceeds 2.5 minutes. Repeat drills will be conducted within 24 hours with the Program Specialist and Behavior Specialist observing. Staff will be retrained on appropriate fire drill procedures in upcoming and ongoing trainings. Documentation will be available for review by the Quality Assurance department monthly to ensure individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building or to a fire safe area designated. 11/01/2019 Implemented
SIN-00139347 Renewal 08/14/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)Self-assessments are not being done for each home. 1 self-assessment is being used for all 7 homes on this license.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. To prevent this from happening in the future, a single self-assessment will be used for each home 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the COC, 9/2/2019. ((Staff responsible for completing self-assessments will be trained in the regulation and EIhab's procedures -CH 9/20/18)) 09/10/2018 Implemented
6400.112(d)An overnight drill was held on 4/26/2018 at 11:26PM. The evacuation time was 2 minutes and 40 seconds, which exceeds the regulation by 10 seconds. 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 employe 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. To prevent this from happening in the future, Hamilton staff will be retrained on how to correctly conduct and document a fire drill, including requirements for a re-drill. 09/12/2018 Implemented
6400.168(d)Staff #1 had her initial med training on 3/10/17. She has not had a med practicum and has been passing medications.A staff person who administers prescription medications and insulin injections to an individual shall complete and pass the Medications Administration Course Practicum annually. Practicum was completed by certified med trainer. Med trainer failed to place practicums in the staff's training binder at time of licensing. Documentation sent. To prevent this from happening in the future, a medication practicum data collection spreadsheet was created to easily create an alert to med trainer to complete practicums in a timely manner. 09/10/2018 Implemented
SIN-00100814 Renewal 11/21/2016 Compliant - Finalized
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6400.68(c)Well water was tested on 6/15/2016. It was not tested again until 9/23/2016, which exceeds the 3 month requirement. A home that is not connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test by a Department of Environmental Resources¿ certified laboratory stating that the water is safe for drinking purposes at least every 3 months. Written certification of the water test shall be kept.Water tests were done quarterly; however, director was not aware that there was no longer any leeway on the 90 day requirement. Water test was again done on 11/22/16 to assure compliance. To assure compliance in the future, the director has located and utilized a local resource for water testing for this home and ensure it is done within the 90 day requirement. 11/23/2016 Implemented
6400.161(e)In individual #1's medication box, she had Ketoconazole Shampoo (PRN) and Miconazole Cream (PRN). These medications were discontinued.Discontinued prescription medications shall be disposed of in a safe manner.Medication was not discontinued, rather it was not reordered after a hospital stay and therefore not put on the MAR by the individual's pharmacy. To prevent this from happening again, all discharge instructions from a hospital will be meticulously reviewed for medications that were not reordered by the hospital and if so, the prescribing physician will be called to have a new order written for the medication by the program specialist. 12/02/2016 Implemented
SIN-00124568 Renewal 11/14/2017 Compliant - Finalized