| 6400.77(b) | The first aid kit did not contain a tweezers. | A first aid kit shall contain antiseptic, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of Ipecac, if an individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to ingest poisons, is served. | All program Coordinators will be in-serviced on making sure that all homes must have a First Aid kit, and each First Aid Kit must contain the following items:
Antiseptic, An assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, Thermometer, Tweezers, Tape, Scissors and syrup of Ipecac, First aid Manual. This in-service will be completed by November 27, 2017. In addition to this in-service, Program Coordinators will monitor the contents of the first aid kit monthly and ensure all items are present by using a monitoring tracking form. This process will be monitored by the Program coordinator Manager monthly to ensure monitoring is done in order to prevent reoccurrence of future similar deficiencies. [Within 60 days of receipt of plan of correction, a designated staff persons shall educate all staff persons working in community homes as to the items required in first aid kits and the restocking procedures. (AS 11/28/17)] |
11/21/2017
| Implemented |