Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00201254 Renewal 03/15/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)At the time of the inspection individual #1's bathroom had a water temperature of 123.6 degrees Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. Maintenance adjusted the water temperature while Licenser was still on site, from 120 degrees to 116 degrees. All ID Management were trained on the licensing plans of correction on 3/30/2022 (attachment #1) and all DSP will be trained by 4/08/2022. 04/30/2022 Implemented
6400.112(c)The fire drill form for the 05/22/21 fire drill did not indicate that smoke detectors were operable. The space was left blank.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 staff working in this home were retrained on the proper procedures for conducting and documenting the home's fire drills on 3/30/2022 (attachment #10). All ID Management were trained on the licensing plans of correction on 3/30/2022 (attachment #1) and all DSP will be trained by 4/08/2022. 04/30/2022 Implemented
6400.145(1)Individual # 1 prefers Conemaugh Nason Hospital in case of an emergency as indicated on his Emergency Information Sheet. The Medical Emergency Procedure section of the home's Emergency Evacuation Form reads "Notify Ambulance Personnel the individual is to be transported to UPMC Altoona".The home shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: The hospital or source of health care that will be used in an emergency. The Medical Emergency Procedure section of each home's Emergency Evacuation Form was changed from, "Notify ambulance personnel the individual is to be transported to UPMC Altoona Hospital" to, "Individuals may have a preferred hospital but First Responders may not honor personal requests. Typically transportation will be to the nearest hospital" (attachment #7). Individual #1's hospital preference has been updated to UPMC Altoona as he recently switched PCPs from Cove Family Practice, next to Conemaugh Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring, to Mt. Nittany Physician Group located in State College. UPMC Altoona is located several blocks from Individual #1's home (attachment #8). All ID Management were trained on the licensing plans of correction on 3/30/2022 (attachment #1) and all DSP will be trained by 4/08/2022. 04/08/2022 Implemented
SIN-00167858 Renewal 02/25/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(c)No record of written summary of corrections in self-assessment complete 02/24/20.A copy of the agency's self-assessment results and a written summary of corrections made shall be kept by the agency for at least 1 year. 1. Between January 14- February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 3-10, 2020, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. A Self-Assessment binder was assembled and each site has it's own section. 3. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the purpose of the self-assessment, how to complete and where they will be kept on 3/12/2020. 4. Self-assessments will be completed in January and July of every year. This will be scheduled by the Compliance Officer (hired 7/28/19) and completed as a group with assistance. 03/12/2020 Implemented
6400.112(c)05/17/19 fire drill record does not include the amount of time it took for the individuals to evacuate.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. 1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID management team. 2. All Direct Support Professionals were trained/retrained on Fire Safety and the requirements of fire drills on 3/11/2020. 3. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on on 3/12/2020 and Site Coordinators on 3/13/2020 on the requirements of fire safety. 4. All program specialists will review and initial the fire drill. If follow up action is required, copies of communication will be included with the unsuccessful fire drill. 03/13/2020 Implemented
6400.141(c)(9)The last attempted prostate exam was 07/03/18, when the physician stated that the exam could not be completed due to "Parkinson's and dementia", however, the physician did not indicate that Individual #1 suffered from either condition on the physical form itself or the attached "Current Diagnosis" list. There is a current diagnosis of an enlarged prostrate and no indication that a PSA test has ever been completed.The physical examination shall include: A prostate examination for men 40 years of age or older. 1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the requirements for the prostate exam on 3/12/2020. 3. The individual had a PSA completed on 3/9/2020. 03/12/2020 Implemented
6400.181(a)Assessment completed 02/06/2020, no prior Assessments available. 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. 1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator on 3/12/2020. 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individual's assessment was amended 3/25/2020. 03/25/2020 Implemented
6400.181(e)(7)Assessment does not address Individual #1 ability to move away from a heat source.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's knowledge of the danger of heat sources and ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated. 1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator on 3/12/2020 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individual's assessment was amended 3/25/2020 to include ability to move away from heat source. 03/25/2020 Implemented
6400.181(e)(10)Lifetime medical history has not been updated with any information since July 2017.The assessment must include the following information: A lifetime medical history. 1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator on 3/12/2020. 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individual's assessment was amended 3/25/2020 to update the lifetime medical history. 03/25/2020 Implemented
6400.32(r)There are no locks on individual room doors.An individual has the right to lock the individual's bedroom door.1. Developed bedroom door lock education/determination/condition form to be completed for each individual. This is to be completed by 4/17/20. 2. Door locks will be installed on individuals' bedroom doors as soon as COVID-19 protections are lowered and visitation to homes is safer. Anticipated installation date by 6/30/2020. 06/30/3030 Implemented
6400.44(b)(1)Program Specialist has not coordinated the completion of Assessments in a timely or meaningful way.The program specialist shall be responsible for the following: Coordinating the completion of assessments.1. Between January 14 - February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 4-10, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator on 3/12/2020. 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individual's assessment was amended 3/25/2020 to update the lifetime medical history. 03/25/2020 Implemented
6400.44(b)(2)Program Specialist has not updated the Medical History since July 2017, no plan reviews were conducted for the time period between 12/29/17 and 02/06/2020, and the most recent (and only available) Annual Assessment was not completed prior to the ISP meeting.The program specialist shall be responsible for the following: Participating in the individual plan process, development, team reviews and implementation in accordance with this chapter.1. Between January 14- February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 3-10, 2020, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID managment team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator, as well as ISP reviews on 3/12/2020. 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individuals's assessment was amended 3/25/2020 to update the lifetime medical history. 5. As of 4/14/2020, all monthly ISP reviews are up to date for this individual. By 4/30/2020, it is anticipated that all individuals records and monthly ISP reviews will be up to date. 04/14/2020 Implemented
6400.46(d)Staff #4 completed First Aid/CPR training on 03/07/17 and not again until 08/09/19. Staff #5 completed First aid/ CPR training on 11/08/16 and not again until 03/21/19.Program 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.1. The Training and Workforce Development Officer (hired 3/25/19) has developed a spreadsheet using Conditional Formatting to provide alerts when staff training due dates are approaching. These alerts will be set-up to allow sufficient time to schedule the trainings. 04/14/2020 Implemented
6400.169(b)(2)Staff #4 completed diabetes training 10/30/17 and not again until 03/07/19. Staff $5 completed diabetes training 06/29/17 and not again until 04/05/19.A staff person may administer insulin injections following successful completion of both: A Department-approved diabetes patient education program within the past 12 months.1. The Training and Workforce Development Officer (hired 3/25/19) has developed a spreadsheet using Conditional Formatting to provide alerts when staff training due dates are approaching. These alerts will be set-up to allow sufficient time to schedule the trainings. 04/14/2020 Implemented
6400.181(b)Assessment not sent to ISP team 30 days prior to ISP meeting on 09/17/19.If the program specialist is making a recommendation to revise a service or outcome in the individual plan, the individual shall have an assessment completed as required under this section.1. Between January 14- February 21, 2020, 4 Program Specialists left the employ of Family Services. Between February 3-10, 2020, 3 new Program Specialists have joined the ID management team. 2. All Program specialists were trained/retrained on the timeline of assessments, the information that must be updated within the report and the importance of track changes being sent to the Supports coordinator on 3/12/2020. 3. As of 12/2019, Compliance officer sends out a monthly reminder email reviewing all upcoming due reports and meetings. 4. The individual's assessment was amended 3/25/2020. 03/25/2020 Implemented
SIN-00128618 Renewal 02/13/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.181(a)Individual #1 record did not contain a current assessment. It was dated 11/9/16. 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. The assessment was complete and was filed. 03/30/2018 Implemented
6400.183(7)(iii)Individual #1 ISP did not include an assessment of the potential to advance in vocational programming.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under § 6400.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following:Assessment of the individual's potential to advance in the following: Vocational programming. Update the vocations programming in all ISP's. 04/13/2018 Implemented
6400.183(7)(iv)Individual #1 ISP did not include an assessment of the potential to advance in competitive community integrated employment.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under § 6400.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: Assessment of the individual's potential to advance in the following: Competitive community-integrated employment. Update potential to advance in competitive employment in all ISP's. 04/13/2018 Implemented
6400.186(a)Individual #1's ISP reviews dated 1/10/18, 12/27/17, 10/25/17, and 10/18/17 were completed late.The program specialist shall complete an ISP review of the services and expected outcomes in the ISP specific to the residential home licensed under this chapter with the individual every 3 months or more frequently if the individual's needs change which impacts the services as specified in the current ISP. Updated deadlines will be forwarded to the Program Director. Program Director will be CC's on all quarterlies, track changes, assessments to monitor timeliness of reports. 04/06/2018 Implemented
6400.186(d)Individual #1's 1/10/18 ISP review and 12/27/17 ISP review did not document a date that the ISP reviews were sent to the SC and plan team members.The program specialist shall provide the ISP review documentation, including recommendations, if applicable, to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members within 30 calendar days after the ISP review meeting. Program Specialists training to review back page of the quarterly to ensure all program specialist are completing the same. 04/04/2018 Implemented
SIN-00076851 Renewal 05/06/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.33(f)Individual #4 and #5 had 1 pair of pants and 1 shirt in closet. Dresser for individual #5 has magizines and for indivdual #4 had no clothing. Clothing for both are kept downstairs(basement) because of individual #4 soiling clean and dirty laundry. ISP for both does not inidicate the need to keep clothing down stairs. There are no restirictive plans. Individual #4 has difficulty with steps. An individual has the right to receive, purchase, have and use personal property. The Program Specialist is responsible for correcting the problem. To fix the immediate problem: 1. All clothing for Individual #4 and individual #5 was moved back to each of the individuals bedrooms immediately following the exit interview. 2. Upon talking to County Administrative Entity an Incident was entered for each individual as ¿Rights Violation¿ and subsequently investigation started on 5/8/2015. See summary of reports attached (23rd Avenue attachment #3and #4) Immediately following licensing and upon discovery of o55 PA Code Chapter 6400.33(f) an investigation was started. That investigation was completed on 5/29/2015 and it was determined that this was in fact a rights violation. See printable incident summary for more information. To correct the problem the following corrective actions were implemented: To prevent future occurrence, all staff working in this home as well as Program Specialists were instructed on Rights vs. health and Safety and how to ensure Health and Safety without violating someone¿s rights. Program Specialists training was held on 6/30/2015. (23rd Avenue Attachment #2) Currently, the issues that occurred in the past for individual #5 are non-existent. No changes have been made. The issues present for the individual #4 are still present, but measures have been put in place to protect Health and Safety and team is working together to develop a solution to the problem. Ongoing compliance is the clothing being kept in the bedroom. No other proof of ongoing compliance is available due to no other rights violations of the kind existing. 06/30/2015 Implemented
6400.67(a)Individual #5's bedroom has chipped paint on wall by tv. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. The maintenance team is responsible for correcting the problem. In order to fix the problem, to fix the immediate problem: 1. A maintenance request was completed by the Director of Training and Compliance on 5/11/2015 at 9:55am requesting that individual #5¿s bedroom walls be touched up or repainted. The walls were repainted on 6/2/2015 when person would be out for a longer period of time in order to allow the paint time to dry. (23rd Avenue Attachment #1) Following discovery of violation of 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.67(a) a training was held with all Program Specialists on 7/1/2015 around the requirements of this chapter, specifically covering information around Physical Sites and the expectations that lie within 6400 regulations in regard to floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces being kept in good repair. Expectations outlined which cover completing walk through while on site for house meetings and monitoring visits to ensure compliance with this chapter (23rd Avenue Attachment #2). In order to prevent future occurrence, the training was held and new expectations were outlined with all Program Specialists who serve Residential/Day Program settings. All Program Specialists will complete walk through of all cites falling under 6400 regulations prior to July 15, 2015 to ensure that all floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces are in good repair. If any area is found to be in non-compliance it will be corrected no later than August 31, 2015. 06/30/2015 Implemented
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