Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.15(a) | The agency's certificate of compliance expires on 12/28/24. The home completed the self-assessment on 06/14/24. The self-assessment was not completed 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration of the certificate of compliance. | 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.
| Abound Health will utilize the correct Licensing approved Licensing Inspection Instrument (LII) and completed the LII for all Residential Sites by October 31, 2024. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.15(b) | The agency completed the Department's self-assessment (last modified in June of 2018), which does not contain all Chapter 6400 regulations promulgated on October 5, 2019. | (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. | Abound Health will utilize the correct Licensing approved Licensing Inspection Instrument containing all Chapter 6400 regulations promulgated on October 2, 2019, and will complete the LII for all Residential Sites by October 31, 2024. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.46(c) | Direct Support Professional #3, date of hire 05/31/24, was not trained in first aid techniques before working with individuals. | Program specialists and direct service workers and at least one person in a vehicle while individuals are being transported by the home shall be trained before working with individuals in first aid techniques. | DSP #3 will be trained on First Aid and CPR by 10/31/2024. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.51(b)(1) | Direct Support Professional #3, date of hire 05/31/24, did not complete "The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships" during the agency's orientation training. | The orientation must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships. | The DSP # 3 will complete the application of Person-Centered Practices, Community Integration, Individual Choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships by 10/31/2024. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.52(c)(1) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, did not complete did not complete "The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. Direct Support Professional #2, date of hire 11/29/22, did not complete did not complete "The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. | The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships. | DSP #1 will complete the application of Person-Centered Practices, Community Integration, Individual Choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. DSP #2 will complete Person Centered Practices, Community Integration, Individual Choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.52(c)(2) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, did not complete did not complete "The prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse, and alleged abuse" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. Direct Support Professional #2, date of hire 11/29/22, did not complete did not complete "The prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse, and alleged abuse" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. | The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10225.101-10225.5102). The child protective services law (23 Pa. C.S. §§ 6301-6386) the Adult Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10210.101 - 10210.704) and applicable protective services regulations. | DSP #1 will complete the prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse, and alleged abuse by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. DSP #2 will complete Person Centered Practices, Community Integration, Individual Choice, and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.52(c)(3) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, did not complete did not complete "Individual rights" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. Direct Support Professional #2, date of hire 11/29/22, did not complete did not complete "Individual rights" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. | The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Individual rights. | DSP #1 will complete Individual Rights 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. DSP #2 will complete Individual Rights by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.52(c)(4) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, did not complete did not complete "Recognizing and reporting incidents" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. Direct Support Professional #2, date of hire 11/29/22, did not complete did not complete "Recognizing and reporting incidents" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. | The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Recognizing and reporting incidents. | DSP #1 will complete Recognizing and Reporting Incidents by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. DSP #2 will complete Recognizing and Reporting Incidents by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.52(c)(5) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, did not complete did not complete "The safe and appropriate use of behavior supports" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. Direct Support Professional #2, date of hire 11/29/22, did not complete did not complete "The safe and appropriate use of behavior supports" during the agency's annual training year, dated 7/1/23 to 6/30/24. | The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: The safe and appropriate use of behavior supports if the person works directly with an individual. | DSP #1 will complete Safe and appropriate use of behavior supports by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. DSP #2 will complete Safe and appropriate use of behavior supports by 10/31/2024 for training year 23-24. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.169(a) | Direct Support Professional #1, date of hire 11/23/22, completed the Department-approved medication course on 11/23/22; However, Direct Support Professional #1's certification to administer medications expired on 11/23/23. Direct Support Professional #1 continued to administer medications to individuals without a current Department-approved certification to administer medications from 11/23/23 until 09/16/24. | A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medications administration course, including the course renewal requirements may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 6400.162 (relating to medication administration). | DSP #1 was requalified to pass medications as of 9/16/2024. |
10/31/2024
| Implemented |