Regulation | LIS Non-Compliance Area | Correction Required | Plans of Correction | Correction Date | POC Status |
6400.62(a) | At 1:09PM on 11/14/2024, a plastic spray bottle of Windex, a gallon of Clorox Bleach, a bottle of Lysol, a spray bottle of Mr. Clean Bathroom cleaner and a spray bottle of Clorox All Purpose Cleaner were unlocked and accessible in the cabinet under the sink in the kitchen of the home. | Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. | On 12/6/2024 Laurel House, Inc Maintenance Team went to the residential site to ensure that a lock was on he cabinet where all poisonous substances/cleaning supplies are kept to make sure that they are inaccessible to the individuals. Laurel House, Inc will submit photograph of locked cabinet door. |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.67(b) | At 1:39PM on 11/14/2024, the metal lift rod connected to the faucet on the sink in bathroom on the first floor of the home was broken exposing jagged edges on each end posing a laceration hazard. | Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards. | Laurel House Inc, Maintenance Team went to the residence and replaced the lift rod stopper in the first-floor bathroom. |
12/04/2024
| Implemented |
6400.73(a) | At 1:32PM on 11/14/2024, the six outside concrete steps on the side of the home, did not have a railing. | Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. | On 12/10/2024 Laurel House, Inc Maintenance team installed new aluminum post on the right side of the outdoor stairs with a handrail/ Solar illuminating lights were also added to make sure that the steps can be seen in the dark. DSP's working in the home will ensure that the handrails are in good working order and report to the Program Supervisor/Specialist if repairs are needed. Repairs will be entered on a maintenance request form. Program Supervisors/Specialists visit the homes weekly. Monthly they will also complete a home hazard/safety checklist and report if any repairs are needed. |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.80(a) | At 1:32PM on 11/14/2024, three of the six outside concrete steps on the side of the home were covered in leaves and vines, posing a slipping, tripping, and falling hazard. | Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. | On 12/10/2024 Laurel House, Inc Maintenance Team went to the home to repair the railing on the steps. During this visit they also cleared the steps of all leaves and vines that posed a tripping/fall hazard to individuals at the home. Program Supervisors/Specialists complete weekly visit forms and also do a Monthly Home Hazard/Safety Checklist of the home. DSPs at the home will check all outdoor steps and railings to ensure that they are free of and trip/fall hazards |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.83(c) | At 1:11PM on 11/14/2024, a plastic container of used cooking oil with food particles inside was in the cabinet under the counter in the kitchen of the home. At 1:13PM on 11/14/2024, an uncovered bowl of partially eaten ice cream with a spoon frozen inside the ice cream was in the freezer in the kitchen of the home. | Utensils used for eating, drinking and preparation of food or drink shall be washed and rinsed after each use. | The plastic container of oil was disposed of and the ice cream bowls and spoons found during inspection were emptied and cleaned by the DSPs working on the day of inspection, 11/14/24.
During a weekly Program Supervisor/Specialist home visit, DSPs working in the home were educated on regulatory Compliance Regarding Kitchens and washing dishes and utensils that have been used in the home to prevent the spread of diseases. |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.171 | At 1:11PM on 11/14/2024, a plastic container of used cooking oil and food particles was in the cabinet under the counter in the kitchen of the home. At 1:13PM on 11/14/2024, two uncovered bowls of partially eaten ice cream were inside the freezer in the kitchen of the home. | Food shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, transported and served.
| The plastic container of oil was disposed of and the ice cream bowls and spoons found during inspection were emptied and cleaned by the DSPs working at the home on the day of inspection, 11/14/24. During a weekly Program Supervisor/Specialist home visit, DSPs working in the home were educated on regulatory Compliance Regarding Kitchens and washing dishes and utensils that have been used in the home to prevent the spread of diseases and how to properly protect food from contamination while being stored. |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |
6400.195(a) | At 1:32PM on 11/14/2024, Individual #1 did not have a chest of drawers and access to clothing in Individual #1's bedroom. Staff interviews revealed that Individual #1's personal items are kept in another closet due to behavioral issues. Individual #1 does not have a Restrictive Procedure Plan. | For each individual for whom a restrictive procedure may be used, the individual plan shall include a component addressing behavior support that is reviewed and approved by the human rights team in § 6400.194 (relating to human rights team), prior to use of a restrictive procedures. | Individual #1 has his clothing kept in a separate room in the home for him to go to, to choose what outfits he would like to wear daily. Individual #1 likes to take his clothing and tie them together to make a whip. Program Specialist and DSPs in the home hung clothing up in Individual #1s closet. The Program Specialist met with BLT Behavioral Supports on 12/5/24 to inquire about a referral for behavioral supports. Laurel House, Inc is waiting to hear back from BLT regarding services for Individual #1 for Behavioral Supports.
The Program Specialist for the home ordered Individual #1 a small chest of drawers for him to keep in his room for his clothing until Behavioral Supports Provide the individual and Laurel House, Inc with information regarding behavioral supports for Individual #1. Individual Rights are reviewed with all individuals upon admission to Laurel House, Inc. For any individual who presents with or displays any maladaptive behavior, a referral to behavioral supports will be completed. All behavioral plans with be reviewed and staff working with individuals will be trained on behavioral and any restrictive plans that would be put in place for them. |
12/31/2024
| Implemented |