Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00244270 Renewal 04/25/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)62(a). Poisons. Several poisonous cleaning agents were under the sink of the individual's bathroom. Oven cleaner was under the kitchen sink. The cleaning materials were removed from the apartment with a plan to return them when there is a container to lock them up in.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. Violation 62 (a) has been corrected. Cleaning agents under the individual kitchen and bathroom sinks have been kept in a locked cabinet and made inaccessible to individual. See POC attachment #9 04/25/2024 Implemented
6400.7070. Telephone. The telephone in the home was inoperable.A home shall have an operable, noncoin-operated telephone with an outside line that is easily accessible to individuals and staff persons. Violation 70. has been corrected and in an operable status. Please be informed that telephone was temporarily disconnected that morning from power outlet by individual who oftentimes utilizes source for other personal devices. However, provider has encouraged/redirected her to utilize other outlets in the home and keep the telephone line always connected. 04/25/2024 Implemented
6400.81(k)(6)81(k)(6). Individual bedrooms. The bedroom of Individual number 1, did not have a mirror.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Violation 81 (k) (6) has been noted. Please be informed that this individual cannot have any mirror or sharp objects accessible to her due to an extensive history of physical aggression, self- mutilation and suicide attempts. According to individual ISP as well as current behavior pattern, individual cannot have access to the abovementioned for her own safety needs and that of others/ staff. This information was briefly shared during provider EXIT INTERVIEW. See POC attachment #11 for additional clarifications. 04/25/2024 Implemented
6400.112(a)112a The agency did not provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in April and July in 2023. The record for 5/17/23 drill does not contain enough information to demonstrate the drill was completed, missing the evacuation time and exit used. An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. Violation 112 (a) is noted. However, please be informed that individual Fire Drill record was not reviewed on the day of inspection. The provider will review fire drill document prior to inspection on a on-going basis to ensure the appropriate documents are presented to the inspectors. 04/26/2024 Implemented
6400.151(a)151a Staff number 1 physical exam was completed after hire date. DOH 11/30/23 (Nurse), physical completed 12/1/2023, not within 12 months prior to hire. Also, staff number 3, DOH 3/29/23 physical 3/31/23 date late. 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. Violation 151 (a) has been noted. Provider shall continue to work within the confines of this regulations and maintain new hires are compliant. See POC attachment. 04/29/2024 Implemented
6400.151(c)(4)151c Are there any other conditions that may adversely affect this individual, or staff members or resident left blank.The physical examination shall include: Information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the individuals.Violation 151 (c) has been corrected by staff number 1 PCP and documented accordingly. Moving forward, provider will maintain through monitoring plan in place for all staff documentation. 04/29/2024 Implemented
6400.51(a)(3)51a3 orientation (agency citation) No orientation within 30 days after hire: · staff number 1 DOH 11/30/23 · staff number 2 DOH 6/6/23 · staff number 3 DOH 3/29/23Prior to working alone with individuals, and within 30 days after hire, the following shall complete the orientation as described in subsection (b): Direct service workers, including full-time and part-time staff persons.Violation 51 (a) (3) has been noted for staff number 1 through 3. Please be informed that all three staff were trained as well as went through provider orientation screening prior to any contact with individuals. See POC attachments. Additional clarification has to do with staff number 2 DOH, 6/29/23 and staff number 3 DOH 5/28/23 and not as indicated on Inspection Renewal list sent prior to inspection day. We have attached staff offer letters as well as training curriculums for staff number 1, 2 and 3 reflecting that they were adequately trained prior to contact with individuals. See POC attachments # 14 04/25/2024 Implemented
SIN-00204281 Renewal 04/27/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.141(c)(7)Most recent GYN exam for individual #1 dated 1/27/21 states follow up is 1 year, and next pap is 5 years 'if normal' Additionally a GYN exam was recommended by PCP on a 12/29/21 appointment.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. Due to COVID restrictions in 2021, 2022 GYN appointments could not be scheduled in advance and were waitlisted for approximately 4-6 months and referred to the ER for emergent issues. On 5/5/22, the Program Supervisor called to follow-up about the waitlist and schedule annual GYN appointment for DM, and the earliest appointment available is 7/22/22, appointment is scheduled for 7/22. On 5/19/22 and 5/20/22, Program Administrator contacted clinic for appointment confirmation, still awaiting fax of confirmation. 05/05/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(10)On annual physical exam for individual #1 dated 11/16/21 the section referring to communicable disease was left blank and not completed by the physician.The physical examination shall include: Specific precautions that must be taken if the individual has a communicable disease, to prevent spread of the disease to other individuals. Program Manager contacted PCP to notify physician that annual physical form had a section referring to communicable disease left blank. PCP stated that a review of records and forms will be performed at individual's upcoming appointment on 6/1/22. 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.144The following medications for Individual #1 were not present at the time of inspection: Ammonium Lactate 12% lotion Balmex Complete 11.3% cream Acetaminophen 325 MG tabs Antacid 750 mg tabs (Tums)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. Missig medications were delivered as inspection was proceeding on 4/28/22. Medications were requested via reorder form and faxed to pharmacy on 4/26/22 by Program Manager. 04/28/2022 Implemented
6400.46(b)For staff #1 there is no indication that an annual fire safety training was completed by a fire safety expert within the last year.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (a).Fire safety training with fire expert record found after inspection, training conducted on 3/30/21 and 3/29/2022. Record was misfiled. Please see attachment #10, 11 and 12. 05/09/2022 Implemented
6400.46(d)There is no documentation of completed First Aid /CPR certificate for staff #1Program specialists, direct service workers and drivers of and aides in vehicles shall be trained within 6 months after the day of initial employment and annually thereafter, by an individual certified as a training by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid, Heimlich techniques and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.Staff #1 attended CPR/First Aid training on 12/03/2020. CPR card was misfiled for staff 1 was and located after licensing inspection on 5/9/22. Please see attachment #14. 05/09/2022 Implemented
6400.165(b)The directions for the Ibuprofen 200 MG medication for Individual #1 on the MAR is to "give 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours" and is no listed as a PRN However the blister pack states "give 2 tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed" and is listed as a PRN. This information should be consistent.A prescription order shall be kept current.On 4/28/22, Program Manager called pharmacy to get documentation of prescription summary which states the directions per script by physician. On 4/28/22, MAR corrected to state prn for medication. On 3/23/22, pharmacy notified MD of omission of PRN from directions, MD made correction on 4/14/22, a date after MARs were already printed and delivered to Agape. On 4/28/22, MAR was updated to reflect prn status of medication as written on prescription. 04/28/2022 Implemented
6400.165(c)There is no indication that the Balmex Complete 11.3% cream for Individual Dawn Morgan medication is being administered as prescribed as there were no signatures for the month of April 2022 up to the date of administration.A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed.All DSP and administrative staff will be trained on medication administration and documentation on 5/20/22 by Program Administrator and Nurse and were notified of this mandatory training on 5/13/22. Training will encompass all parts of the MAR, coding and signature requirement for medication administration. 05/12/2022 Implemented
6400.165(g)Most recent documented psychotropic medication review for individual #1 occurred on 10/19/21 which as greater than the 90 days as outlined in the regulations.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.Initial appointment was scheduled for January 2022 after 10/19/21; however, it was cancelled by physician¿s office due to physician being out of office. Due to psychiatric waitlist at the time, the initial appointment was rescheduled to 4/7/22 which was attended. Please refer to uploaded document #18 05/16/2022 Implemented
6400.166(a)(13)The Balmex Complete 11.3% cream for Individual #1 has not been signed off on the MAR for the month of the April 2022 up to the date of the inspection even though the directions state "apply topically to abdomen daily".A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name and initials of the person administering the medication.All DSP and administrative staff will be trained on medication administration and documentation on 5/20/22 by Program Administrator and Nurse and were notified of this mandatory training on 5/13/22. Training will encompass all parts of the MAR, coding and signature requirement for medication administration. 05/20/2022 Implemented
SIN-00159077 Renewal 07/11/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.21(a)Staff person # 1's date of hire is 4/4/19, and their criminal background check was completed on 5/31/19.An application for a Pennsylvania criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for prospective employes 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. Staff persons #1 has a current criminal background check. Moving forward, Administrator will ensure that all prospective employees of Agape Family Home including part-time and temporary staff persons who will have direct contact with individuals receive a criminal history record check submitted to the State Police. (POC Attachment 5) 07/11/2019 Implemented
6400.68(b)The water temperature in the bathroom sink and tub measured at approximately 135.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Water Temperature has been adjusted to 120°F. Daily, before completion of ADL's, Direct Support Staff will check the water temperature and document it on the water temperature log temperatures in bathtubs and showers do not exceed 120°F. If water temperature exceeds 120°F, work order will be submitted to the property manager and repair will be completed within 7 business days. After every monthly fire drill, water temperature will be checked to ensure Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. 07/15/2019 Implemented
6400.76(a)The Knobs that control two lamps, one is a standing lamp and the other is a table lamp in the living area were broken and the lights did not function. Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. Broken lamps have been replaced. Moving forward, Property manager and house manager will conduct quarterly inventory checks on all furniture and equipment to ensure that they are nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. If broken furniture or equipment is discovered, the house manager will complete a work order and submit to the administrator. Repairs will be made within 7 calendar days. (POC Attachment 6) 07/12/2019 Implemented