Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.21(a) | Criminal checks were not completed within the allowable time frames for staff members 3,4,5,6 and 7. | 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.
| 6400.21 (a): Criminal checks were not completed in the specified time frame for staff 3,4,5,6 and 7: Criminal background checks for staff hired after citation reflected the corrected hire date and background check date. Corrected 9/29/21. See attachment #:1 (Digital attachment). |
09/29/2021
| Implemented |
6400.67(a) | What appears to be insulation was seen exposed over pipe in basement and in need of repair.
The carpet in living room appeared to be dirty and is in need of repair.
A black substance in the shower consistent with dirt and or mold/mildew needs to be cleaned.
The ceiling in basement shows water damage from a possible leak and is in need of repair. | Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. | 6400.67 (a): Exposed insulation on ceiling in garage. Maintenance sealed exposed insulation in garage. Corrected on 10/30. See attachment #: 2 |
09/30/2021
| Implemented |
6400.67(b) | There was lint in dryer larger than the size of a golf ball which poses a fire hazard.
The heating thermostat has exposed wires and is in need of repair as the exposed wires pose a hazard. | Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards. | 6400.67 (b): Lint in dryer larger that golf ball which poses a fire hazard. Notice placed in front of dryer reminding staff to empty dryer lint compartment after each use. Corrected on 9/20/21. See attachment #: 3 |
09/20/2021
| Implemented |
6400.68(b) | The water temperature in Individual #1 personal bathroom was 130 degree.
The water temperature in the kitchen sink was measured at 124 degrees.
The water temperature in the other bathroom was 124 degrees. | Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. | 4. 6400.68 (b): Water temperature in individual #1 bathroom was 130 and the temperature in the kitchen was 124: Maintenance adjusted the thermometer on the hot water tank. Corrected on 9/20. See attachment #: 4 |
09/20/2021
| Implemented |
6400.71 | No emergency numbers were posted next to telephone in kitchen. | 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.
| Updated contact list was placed in the home on 9/20/21. See attachment #: 5 |
09/20/2021
| Implemented |
6400.82(e) | A nonslip mat was not found in the personal bathroom for Individual #1. | Bathtubs and showers shall have a nonslip surface or mat. | 6. 6400.82 (e): non-slip mat not found in personal bathroom of individual #1. Non-slip mat was purchased and placed in shower of individual #1. Completed 9/20/21. See attachment #: 6 |
09/20/2021
| Implemented |
6400.112(d) | The fire drill completed on 8/10/21 indicated that it took 5 minutes to evacuate. | 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. | 6400.112(d) Fire drill took 5 minutes to complete: Program specialist and community manager trained all staff on proper fire drill procedures. Corrected on 10/7/21. See attachment #: 7 |
10/07/2021
| Implemented |
6400.141(c)(4) | The record did not contain a detailed report of Individual #1 having, or needing, a hearing test or vision screening within the last twelve months. | The physical examination shall include: Vision and hearing screening for individuals 18 years of age or older, as recommended by the physician. | 6400.141 (c) (4): Record did not contain details on individual #1 needing or having a vision or hearing test: LPN contacted individual #1 PCP and got updated documentation reflecting the individual's need for hearing and vision tests. Corrected on 11/1. See attachment #: 8 |
11/01/2021
| Implemented |
6400.141(c)(10) | Individual's #1 11/2/20 physical did not report his communicable disease status. | 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. | 6400.141 (c) (10): Individual #1 11/2/20 physical did not report his communicable disease status: LPN contacted PCP and obtained records clearing the individual of any communicable diseases. Corrected on 11/1. See attachment #: 9 |
11/01/2021
| Implemented |
6400.142(a) | Individual #1 record did not have a dental form signed by a licensed dentist or state that teeth cleaning, gums checked, follow up work as needed, was completed. | An individual 17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually. | 10. 6400.142 (a): Record didn't have a dental form signed by a licensed dentist: LPN obtained dental form from the individual dentist. Corrected on 11/1. See attachment #: 10 |
11/01/2021
| Implemented |
6400.142(f) | Individual #1 record did not have a written plan for dental hygiene, despite the 8/31/21 assessment reporting that there is tooth decay. | 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. | 11. 6400.142 (f): No dental hygiene plan in individual #1 record despite 8/31/21 assessment reporting tooth decay: The LPN drafted and implemented a hygiene plan for individual #1. Corrected on 9/28. See attachment #: 11 |
09/28/2021
| Implemented |
6400.151(a) | Physical exams for Staff members 1 and 2 were completed after they were hired and began employment. | 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. | 12. 6400.151 (a): Physical exams were completed for staff member 1 and 2 after they were hired and began employment: HR manager obtained updated physicals for staff 1 and 2 that reflected the corrected dates of physicals. Corrected on 9/22. See attachment #: 12 (digital attachment). |
09/22/2021
| Implemented |
6400.217 | Individual's #! record did not have a signed consent for information release form. | Written consent of the individual, or the individual's parent or guardian if the individual is 17 years of age or younger or legally incompetent, is required for the release of information, including photographs, to persons not otherwise authorized to receive it.
| Corrected on 9/14. See attachment #: 13. Packet was completed prior to inspection but got mixed up in other paperwork. |
09/14/2021
| Implemented |
6400.34(b) | A signed copy of rights was not found in the record of individual #1. | The home shall keep a copy of the statement signed by the individual, or the individual's court-appointed legal guardian, acknowledging receipt of the information on individual rights. | Corrected on 9/14. See attachment #: 13. Packet was completed prior to inspection but got mixed up in other paperwork. |
09/14/2021
| Implemented |
6400.51(a)(1) | Acceptable documentation that orientation trainings were completed for Staff Members 1 and 2 were not provided. The documents provided indicated they were completed prior to both dates of hires and also signed off that they were trained by an employee that was not employed at the time the trainings occurred. The records also indicated the full orientation was completed in one day although the training documents indicated the hours needed would exceed one business day. | Prior to working alone with individuals, and within 30 days after hire, the following shall complete the orientation as described in subsection (b): Management, program, administrative and fiscal staff persons. | 15. 6400.51 (a) (1): Acceptable documentation that orientation training was completed for staff members 1 and 2 were not provided. The documentation provided indicated they were completed prior to both dates of hires and signed by an employee that wasn't hired at the time the trainings were completed. The records also indicated that the full orientation was completed in one day although the training document indicated that training needed would exceed one business day: HR redid trainings with staff 1 and 2 over a three-day period. Corrected on 9/27-10/1. See attachment #: 15 (digital attachment) |
09/27/2021
| Implemented |
6400.51(a)(3) | Acceptable documentation that orientation trainings were completed for Staff Members 1 and 2 were not provided. The documents provided indicated they were completed prior to both dates of hires and also signed off that they were trained by an employee that was not employed at the time the trainings occurred. The records also indicated the full orientation was completed in one day although the training documents indicated the hours needed would exceed one business day. | Prior 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. | 16. 6400.51 (a) (3): Acceptable documentation that orientation training was completed for staff members 1 and 2 were not provided. The documentation provided indicated they were completed prior to both dates of hires and signed by an employee that wasn't hired at the time the trainings were completed. The records also indicated that the full orientation was completed in one day although the training document indicated that training needed would exceed one business day: HR redid trainings with staff 1 and 2 over a three-day period. Corrected on 9/27-10/1. See attachment #: 15 (digital attachment). |
09/27/2021
| Implemented |
6400.163(h) | Expired fluconasian nose spray for Individual #1 was found in the medicine cabinet. | Prescription medications that are discontinued or expired shall be destroyed in a safe manner according to Federal and State statutes and regulations. | 17. 6400.163 (h): Expired Fluconasian nasal spray for individual #1 was found in the medicine cabinet. Corrected on 9/20. Nasal spray was disposed of. |
09/20/2021
| Implemented |