Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00202196 Renewal 03/22/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(c)The fire drill conducted 12/19/21 did not include the time it took for evacuation.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. A retrain was held on 4/1/2022 for all supervisors who had areas of non-compliance during the licensing inspection as it pertains to fire drills and PA Code Chapter 6400.112(c). A full retrain of all areas of need for each fire drill (to include 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, review of the revised fire drill process as well as a review of the revised fire drill checklist ) was conducted in which these identified supervisors were retaught all regulations regarding fire safety. Attached is a copy of the sign off sheet which indicates that this retrain took place and that all site supervisors acknowledge that they are aware and will be responsible for initial review of all fire drills before submission to the Administrative office for second review. If areas of the fire drill are found during initial review, supervisor will ensure that feedback is given to the staff and another fire drill will be conducted during that shift with those same staff until the fire drill and all documentation is completed as needed and is compliant with Pa 55 Code standards. 04/01/2022 Implemented
6400.151(c)(2)Direct Service Worker #2's physical examination completed 9/3/21 did not include Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results. 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. During a meeting/ review of 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) with TTSR Human Resource Department held on 4/1/2022, all participating parties reviewed this violation and acknowledge that they are aware that all physicals received for newly hired as well as veteran staff (every two years) will include a signed statement that the employee is free of serious communicable diseases, received and had a TB Test with results verified by a medical professional (RN, LPN, PAC, or Physician), and that the employees in good general health and can perform work-related duties without exception and has no condition which might interfere with the health of the individuals within the home. Attached is a copy of the physical that Staff#2 was asked to have redone to ensure that all regulations are met and the TTSR Physical form was filled out completely as needed for compliance.Also attached is a signature page that shows that HR Coordinator was retrained on 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) 04/04/2022 Implemented
6400.151(c)(3)Direct Service Worker #2's physical examination completed 9/03/2021 did not include a signed statement that the staff person is free of communicable diseases or that the staff person has a communicable disease but is able to work in the home if specific precautions are taken that will prevent the spread of the disease to individuals. The physical examination shall include: A signed statement that the staff person is free of communicable diseases or that the staff person has a communicable disease but is able to work in the home if specific precautions are taken that will prevent the spread of the disease to individuals. During a meeting/ review of 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) with TTSR Human Resource Department held on 4/1/2022, all participating parties reviewed this violation and acknowledge that they are aware that all physicals received for newly hired as well as veteran staff (every two years) will include a signed statement that the employee is free of serious communicable diseases, received and had a TB Test with results verified by a medical professional (RN, LPN, PAC, or Physician), and that the employees in good general health and can perform work-related duties without exception and has no condition which might interfere with the health of the individuals within the home. Attached is a copy of the physical that Staff#2 was asked to have redone to ensure that all regulations are met and the TTSR Physical form was filled out completely as needed for compliance.Also attached is a signature page that shows that HR Coordinator was retrained on 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) 04/04/2022 Implemented
6400.151(c)(4)Direct Service Worker #2's physical examination completed 9/3/21 did not include information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the individuals.The physical examination shall include: Information of medical problems which might interfere with the health of the individuals.During a meeting/ review of 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) with TTSR Human Resource Department held on 4/1/2022, all participating parties reviewed this violation and acknowledge that they are aware that all physicals received for newly hired as well as veteran staff (every two years) will include a signed statement that the employee is free of serious communicable diseases, received and had a TB Test with results verified by a medical professional (RN, LPN, PAC, or Physician), and that the employees in good general health and can perform work-related duties without exception and has no condition which might interfere with the health of the individuals within the home. Attached is a copy of the physical that Staff#2 was asked to have redone to ensure that all regulations are met and the TTSR Physical form was filled out completely as needed for compliance.Also attached is a signature page that shows that HR Coordinator was retrained on 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.151(c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) 04/04/2022 Implemented
6400.46(b)Direct Service Worker #2, #3 and #4 were not provided annual training in fire safety during training year 1/1/21 through 12/31/21.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (a).TTSR was unable to conduct its annual fire safety training for all staff and individuals within the agency during January of 2021. The reason for not being able to offer this training was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and local regulations prohibiting gathering s of people over a certain number as well as the uncertainty and severity of the virus and pandemic itself. Also during this time when TTSR normally has its annual fire safety training for all staff and individuals, Clarion County was experiencing high numbers of confirmed COVID cases throughout the area. It was deemed necessary to cancel the scheduled trainings in order to keep both the individuals and staff safe from the virus and pandemic. At the time the decision was made to cancel the annual fire safety training, TTSR was unaware that there were oversight approved videos that could be watched in lieu of a formal face to face training as TTSR is accustomed to doing. TTSR was successfully able to complete and offer the annual fire safety which took place on January 10th and 11th , 2022 and we, as an agency, are compliant until January of 2023. In the event that TTSR is unable to, in the future, conduct mandatory trainings in order to compliance in whatever area is needed, TTSR is looking to purchase Fire Safety videos that are ODP approved and meet the requirements for for compliance as it relates to 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.113(a). TTSR has already purchased fire safety videos called ¿Fire Safety Training, Training For Anyone Including Individuals With Developmental Disabilities And For Persons Providing Them Services¿. These videos are distributed by Program Development Associates (www.Disability Training.com) and will be maintained at each site and will be used in the event that TTSR can not conduct our Annual Fire Safety Training face to face and in large numbers. TTSR is also looking into a company named Reliant to research what offerings they have in the event that we can not offer Fire Safety training in-person and need to seek approved fire safety trainings on-line for both staff and individuals. Lastly, TTSR is looking into videos called, ¿Get Out Alive¿ which we were told were ODp approved videos that meet requirements for fire safety training for both individuals and staff. 04/01/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(1)Chief Executive Officer #1, Direct Service Workers #2, #3 and #4 were not provided annual training in the application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships during training year 1/1/21 through 12/31/2021.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.TTSR was unable to conduct its annual mandated trainings for all staff and individuals within the agency during January of 2021 through December 2021. The reason for not being able to offer this training was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and local regulations prohibiting gathering s of people over a certain number as well as the uncertainty and severity of the virus and pandemic itself. Also during this time when TTSR normally has its annual trainings (Early January)and during the time that TTSR offers mandatory Fire Safety Training for all staff and individuals, Clarion County was experiencing high numbers of confirmed COVID cases throughout the area. It was deemed necessary to cancel the scheduled trainings in January of 2021 in order to keep both the individuals and staff safe from the virus and pandemic. TTSR was successfully able to complete and offer the annual fire safety to include mandatory trainings for all staff and individuals which took place on January 10th and 11th , 2022 and we, as an agency, are compliant until January of 2023. The following were trained to all staff and individuals during these January 10th and 11th, 2022 training sessions: ¿ Application of Person Centered Practices 6400.52(c)(1) ¿ Community Integration 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Individual Choice6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Supporting Individuals to develop and maintain relationships 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Prevention/ Detection of Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Detection and Reporting Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Individual Rights 6400.52 (c)(3) ¿ Recognizing/ Reporting Incidents 6400.52 (c)(4) ¿ Use Of Behavioral Supports 6400.52 (c)(5) ¿ Implementation of the Individuals¿ Plan 6400.52 (c)(6) 04/01/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(2)Chief Executive Officer #1, Direct Service Workers #2, #3 and #4 were not provided annual training in the prevention, detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse during training year 1/1/21 through 12/31/2021.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.TTSR was unable to conduct its annual mandated trainings for all staff and individuals within the agency during January of 2021 through December 2021. The reason for not being able to offer this training was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and local regulations prohibiting gathering s of people over a certain number as well as the uncertainty and severity of the virus and pandemic itself. Also during this time when TTSR normally has its annual trainings (Early January)and during the time that TTSR offers mandatory Fire Safety Training for all staff and individuals, Clarion County was experiencing high numbers of confirmed COVID cases throughout the area. It was deemed necessary to cancel the scheduled trainings in January of 2021 in order to keep both the individuals and staff safe from the virus and pandemic. TTSR was successfully able to complete and offer the annual fire safety to include mandatory trainings for all staff and individuals which took place on January 10th and 11th , 2022 and we, as an agency, are compliant until January of 2023. The following were trained to all staff and individuals during these January 10th and 11th, 2022 training sessions: ¿ Application of Person Centered Practices 6400.52(c)(1) ¿ Community Integration 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Individual Choice6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Supporting Individuals to develop and maintain relationships 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Prevention/ Detection of Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Detection and Reporting Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Individual Rights 6400.52 (c)(3) ¿ Recognizing/ Reporting Incidents 6400.52 (c)(4) ¿ Use Of Behavioral Supports 6400.52 (c)(5) ¿ Implementation of the Individuals¿ Plan 6400.52 (c)(6) 04/01/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(3)Chief Executive Officer #1, Direct Service Workers #2, #3 and #4 were not provided annual training in Individual rights during training year 1/1/21 through 12/31/2021.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Individual rights.TTSR was unable to conduct its annual mandated trainings for all staff and individuals within the agency during January of 2021 through December 2021. The reason for not being able to offer this training was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and local regulations prohibiting gathering s of people over a certain number as well as the uncertainty and severity of the virus and pandemic itself. Also during this time when TTSR normally has its annual trainings (Early January)and during the time that TTSR offers mandatory Fire Safety Training for all staff and individuals, Clarion County was experiencing high numbers of confirmed COVID cases throughout the area. It was deemed necessary to cancel the scheduled trainings in January of 2021 in order to keep both the individuals and staff safe from the virus and pandemic. TTSR was successfully able to complete and offer the annual fire safety to include mandatory trainings for all staff and individuals which took place on January 10th and 11th , 2022 and we, as an agency, are compliant until January of 2023. The following were trained to all staff and individuals during these January 10th and 11th, 2022 training sessions: ¿ Application of Person Centered Practices 6400.52(c)(1) ¿ Community Integration 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Individual Choice6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Supporting Individuals to develop and maintain relationships 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Prevention/ Detection of Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Detection and Reporting Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Individual Rights 6400.52 (c)(3) ¿ Recognizing/ Reporting Incidents 6400.52 (c)(4) ¿ Use Of Behavioral Supports 6400.52 (c)(5) ¿ Implementation of the Individuals¿ Plan 6400.52 (c)(6) 04/01/2022 Implemented
6400.52(c)(4)Chief Executive Officer #1, Direct Service Workers #2, #3 and #4 were not provided annual training in recognizing and reporting incidents during training year 1/1/21 through 12/31/2021.The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Recognizing and reporting incidents.TTSR was unable to conduct its annual mandated trainings for all staff and individuals within the agency during January of 2021 through December 2021. The reason for not being able to offer this training was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state and local regulations prohibiting gathering s of people over a certain number as well as the uncertainty and severity of the virus and pandemic itself. Also during this time when TTSR normally has its annual trainings (Early January)and during the time that TTSR offers mandatory Fire Safety Training for all staff and individuals, Clarion County was experiencing high numbers of confirmed COVID cases throughout the area. It was deemed necessary to cancel the scheduled trainings in January of 2021 in order to keep both the individuals and staff safe from the virus and pandemic. TTSR was successfully able to complete and offer the annual fire safety to include mandatory trainings for all staff and individuals which took place on January 10th and 11th , 2022 and we, as an agency, are compliant until January of 2023. The following were trained to all staff and individuals during these January 10th and 11th, 2022 training sessions: ¿ Application of Person Centered Practices 6400.52(c)(1) ¿ Community Integration 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Individual Choice6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Supporting Individuals to develop and maintain relationships 6400.52 (c)(1) ¿ Prevention/ Detection of Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Detection and Reporting Abuse 6400.52 (c)(2) ¿ Individual Rights 6400.52 (c)(3) ¿ Recognizing/ Reporting Incidents 6400.52 (c)(4) ¿ Use Of Behavioral Supports 6400.52 (c)(5) ¿ Implementation of the Individuals¿ Plan 6400.52 (c)(6) 04/01/2022 Implemented
SIN-00147197 Renewal 12/13/2018 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The agency completed a self-assessment for the home on 10/17/18. The agencies certificate of compliance has an expiration date of 1/6/19.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. TTSR Administrative staff met on 12/18/2018 to discuss the violation and review actions to be taken to prevent the violation from occurring in the future. Those present at the time of this meeting were TTSR CEO, TTSR Assistant Director, and TTSR Compliance Officer. Current procedures for completion were discussed and it was learned that Assistant Director (who was responsible for ensuring completion of the self-assessments for this current licensing inspection) did in fact start the process within the 3 to 6 month timeframe but did not finish them within the timeframe permitted. TTSR checked their Licensing Certificate of Compliance for 2019 (effective 1/6/2019 through 1/6/2020) and will ensure that all self- assessments for all sites are completed within the 3 to 6 month timeframe ( 7/6/2019 to 10/6/2019). TTSR Compliance Officer will receive and review all self-assessments upon completion to ensure that they were completed within the 3 to 6 month timeframe from the expiration of the license. Attached is a signature page showing those in attendance at this meeting participated in the development of the corrective action for this violation. 12/18/2018 Implemented
SIN-00071336 Renewal 11/05/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(c)The fire drill records from October, 2013 to October, 2014 do not indicate problems encountered.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. On 11/6/2014, TTSR Secretary (Denise Babcock) met with Assistant Director, Matthew Gladin to discuss an area of non-compliance found during licensing inspection. The topic of discussion was the need for change on TTSR¿s ¿Fire System Check/ Fire Drill Report¿. Additions were made to the attached form which allows the staff responsible for conducting the fire drill to document ¿Problems encountered during the fire drill¿. If on the report, staff specify that there were problems encountered during the fire drill, staff are to document in detail what the problem was and how they will attempt to remedy the problem during future drills. Denise Babcock will be responsible for ensuring that on each fire drill received on a monthly basis, that the staff responsible for conducting the fire drills is successfully completing this section of the report to ensure follow up by appropriate TTSR Administrator. Changes were made to the Fire drill form on 11/4/2014 and was trained to Denise Babcock on 11/6/2014. Denise will talk to each house supervisor for each site to ensure that all are aware of these changes made to the form and to ensure that appropriate follow up occurs in the event that problems occurred during any fire drill. At a supervisor meeting held on 11/20/2014, all house supervisors were given the new form for fire drills and were given an explanation of the changes made to the fire drill form and how to properly ensure that the fire drill form should be completed in its entirety (signature page attached) 11/06/2014 Implemented
6400.181(d)Staff Person #1, the program specialist did not sign and date the most recent assessment completed for Individual #1. The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment. On 11/25/2014, TTSR Assistant Director Matthew Gladin met with all TTSR Program Specialists who are in charge of attending all TTSR consumers¿ 3 month reviews of the ISP as well as . The topic of this meeting/ training was to discuss the need for Program Specialists to ensure the following: 1) Individuals will sign and date the ISP Review signature page upon review of the ISP. 2) Program Specialist will sign and date the ISP Review signature page upon review of the ISP. 3) Program Specialists will sign and date the most recent assessment for all individuals. By signing attached signature page, all Program Specialists acknowledge that they received the training on the above mentioned topics and attest that they understand that these 3 steps must be done for all ISP reviews as well as for assessments prior to completion. As oversight, all of TTSR Administration, including Program Specialists will meet on a monthly basis to review any updates to any individual¿s ISP that was reviewed during the prior 30 day timeframe to ensure that all Administrative staff are made aware of important changes and to ensure that the signature pages contain the signatures of both the program Specialist as well as the individual. All assessments will brought to this meeting (if done during the prior month timeframe) to ensure that the assessment contains necessary signatures and dates. 11/25/2014 Implemented
6400.186(b)Individual #1 did not sign the ISP review dated 1/29/14.The program specialist and individual shall sign and date the ISP review signature sheet upon review of the ISP. On 11/25/2014, TTSR Assistant Director Matthew Gladin met with all TTSR Program Specialists who are in charge of attending all TTSR consumers¿ 3 month reviews of the ISP as well as . The topic of this meeting/ training was to discuss the need for Program Specialists to ensure the following: 1) Individuals will sign and date the ISP Review signature page upon review of the ISP. 2) Program Specialist will sign and date the ISP Review signature page upon review of the ISP. 3) Program Specialists will sign and date the most recent assessment for all individuals. By signing attached signature page, all Program Specialists acknowledge that they received the training on the above mentioned topics and attest that they understand that these 3 steps must be done for all ISP reviews as well as for assessments prior to completion. As oversight, all of TTSR Administration, including Program Specialists will meet on a monthly basis to review any updates to any individual¿s ISP that was reviewed during the prior 30 day timeframe to ensure that all Administrative staff are made aware of important changes and to ensure that the signature pages contain the signatures of both the program Specialist as well as the individual. All assessments will brought to this meeting (if done during the prior month timeframe) to ensure that the assessment contains necessary signatures and dates. 11/25/2014 Implemented
SIN-00054356 Renewal 01/07/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The home's license expired on January 6, 2014. The self- inspection was completed on 4/22/13 which is more than 6 months prior to the license expiration date. Repeat Violation 10/16/12, et al.(a) 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. On 1/30/2014, Training Toward Self Reliance, Inc. CEO as well as the Assistant Director for TTSR met at approx. 10:00AM to discuss the findings of the Licensing Inspection that was held on January 7th, 2014 through January 9th, 2014. One of the areas of non-compliance for all TTSR sites reads, ¿The home's license expired on January 6, 2014. The self- inspection was completed on 4/30/13 which is more than 6 months prior to the license expiration date.¿ During this meeting between the CEO and Assistant Director, it was agreed upon that after review of the regulations associated with this area of non-compliance that the Assistant Director as well as the CEO will be solely responsible for not only the inspection of all TTSR sites agency-wide, but also will ensure that the Licensing Score sheets are completed in the time frame designated by PA Code Chapter 6400.15 (a) (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 ensure that the assessments are completed in the time allotted, TTSR CEO as well as Assistant Director will complete the above mentioned tasks during the months of September and October 2014 (which is within the 3 to 6 month timeframe allotted for completion of this task as our License will be set to expire in January of 2015). TTSR CEO will maintain these Score sheets for submission during the next State Licensing Inspection in 2015. Attached in binder is a signed document which shows that the meeting took place on 1/30/2014. 01/30/2014 Implemented
6400.72(c)The door adjacent to the dining room leading to the back yard did not have an operable lock.(c) Outside doors shall have operable locks. Russ Colwell (Maintenance Worker) performed the following maintenance to the back patio door lock at the residence located at 1145 Wentling Corner Road in Knox, PA on 1/8/2014: -Removed inoperable lock from the back porch door -Replaced old inoperable lock with new operable lock (as evidenced by attached photo taken of the door lock) All locks to interior/ exterior to include doors to rooms of the home will be inspected on a bi-monthly basis by TTSR Administrative staff to ensure that all sites meet the requirements set forth in 6400 regulations. Any needed repairs will be done on an as needed basis by TTSR Maintenance department so that all TTSR homes remain in compliance. 01/08/2014 Implemented
6400.82(f)The upstairs and downstairs bathroom did not have soap available.(f) Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. On 2/6/2014, TTSR Assistant Director met with two house supervisors, Julia Shreffler and Curtis Altman, to discuss areas of non-compliance found during a recent Licensing Inspection for the respective sites for which they supervise. One of the areas discussed was the area of non-compliance pertaining to regulation 6400.82(f) Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. During the licensing inspection there was no soap available to consumers in either of the bathrooms located at the following addresses for which they supervise: 1) Wentling Corners- 1145 Wentling Corner Road Knox, PA. 16232 2) Coulter Road- 1124 Coulter Road Knox, PA 16232 After meeting with the above mentioned supervisors, they have acknowledged that they fully understand regulation 6400.82 (f) and will assume responsibility for ensuring that at all times there is soap available and accessible to all consumers in each working bathroom in the home at all times. On a bi-monthly basis, TTSR Administrative staff will ensure that all sites meet the requirements set forth in 6400 regulations and will monitor for soap availability in each home during our home inspections. Attached are photos of the two bathrooms at each of the homes and shows that there is soap available and accessible to all consumers. These photos were taken on 2/7/2014. By signing attached document, the above mentioned supervisors attest that they fully understand regulation 6400.82(f) and will ensure that their respective homes remain in compliance as it pertains to this regulation. 02/07/2014 Implemented
6400.107A portable space heater was sitting on the dresser in Individual #1's bedroom. Portable space heaters, defined as heaters that are not permanently mounted or installed, are not permitted in any room including staff rooms. On 2/7/2014, TTSR Assistant Director met with house supervisor, Julia Shreffler, to discuss areas of non-compliance found during a recent Licensing Inspection for the site for which she is supervisor. One of the areas discussed was the area of non-compliance pertaining to regulation 6400.107 Portable space heaters, defined as heaters that are not permanently mounted or installed, are not permitted in any room including staff rooms. During the licensing inspection there was a portable heater located on Individual #1's bedroom dresser. This heater was removed from the site immediately by then TTSR House Supervisor Val Miller, before completion of the site inspection on 1/8/2014. After meeting with Julia Shreffler at the TTSR Administrative building on 2/7/2014, she has acknowledged that she fully understands regulation 6400.107 and will assume responsibility for ensuring that at all times there is no portable space heater located in any room of the home at any time. On a bi-monthly basis, TTSR Administrative staff will ensure that all sites meet the requirements set forth in 6400 regulations and will monitor for portable space heaters and will remove any if found for each site during these bi-monthly home inspections. Attached is a photo of the dresser of individual #1 which shows that the heater no longer exists in the home. The photo was taken on 2/7/2014. By signing the attached document, Julia Shreffler attests that she fully understands regulation 6400.107 and will ensure that the home for which he is supervisor will remain in compliance as it pertains to this regulation. 02/07/2014 Implemented
6400.181(e)(4)Individual #2's assessment, dated 2/22/13, did not include the need for supervision. Repeat Violation 10/16/12, et al.(4) The individual's need for supervision. On 1/31/2014, newly appointed house supervisor met with Program Specialist John Huffman to discuss the Annual Individual Assessments packet. During this meeting, house supervisor was trained on the contents of the assessment as well as the expectations of house supervisor to effectively complete this assessment. By signing the attached document, the house supervisor asserts and acknowledges that she is responsible for the total completion of this assessment and knows that her finished assessment will be reviewed by TTSR Program Specialist as well as any other TTSR Administrator at any time. The house supervisor also asserts that after this training of the assessment that she has full knowledge of all aspects of the assessment and will request assistance from TTSR Program Specialist if she has any questions relating to this assessment to ensure that it is completed properly and in a timely manner. The new assessments will be completed by February 22, 2014 which is one year from the last assessment (date of last assessment was February 22, 2013). [All individuals current assessments will be audited for required content within one month. All missing required information found on the individuals current assessments will be completed and attached to the assessments within two months. (CHG 2/5/14)] 02/22/2014 Implemented
6400.181(e)(10)Individual #2's assessment, dated 2/22/13, did not have a lifetime medical history. (10) A lifetime medical history. On 2/6/2014, TTSR Compliance Officer met with TTSR Program Specialist John Huffman to discuss the need for a finished Lifetime Medical History for Individual #2 (as identified as an area of non-compliance for TTSR's Annual Licensing Inspection which took place from January 7th through 9th). This meeting took place at the TTSR Administrative Offices and the topics were as follows: -useful tools and resources (previous placements, hospitals, doctors, family members, etc) to utilize when completing the Lifetime Medical History to ensure completeness and accuracy. -timeframes for completion of the Lifetime Medical History -Responsibilities of John Huffman (Program Specialist) to ensure that this document is completed and accurate -Responsibilities of other TTSR staff to complete the Lifetime Medical History (Residential Coordinator, house supervisors, etc) -Collaboratively worked to complete and submit the Lifetime Medical History for Individual #2 By signing attached document, Josh Altman acknowledges that he reviewed and will continue to review Lifetime Medical History packets for all TTSR individuals and that he reviewed the Lifetime Medical History for Individual #2 and assisted in collecting data information collaboratively with John Huffman. Josh also acknowledges that the above-mentioned information was taught in detail to John Huffman to ensure that this document is maintained and completed for future use. By signing attached document, John Huffman acknowledges that he understands all aspects of the Lifetime Medical History and knows when this document is to be completed. John Huffman also attests that he is to work collaboratively with others to ensure completeness and accuracy of the document and that he has many resources to utilize for completion of the Lifetime Medical History in the future. Attached is a copy of the completed Lifetime Medical History for Individual #2. 02/06/2014 Implemented
SIN-00259130 Renewal 01/22/2025 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00087544 Renewal 12/08/2015 Compliant - Finalized