Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00243556 Renewal 05/07/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.81(k)(6)At the time of the inspection, Individual #1's bedroom did not have a mirror.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. Upon discovery of mirror, maintenance immediately put the mirror up in individuals bedroom. Maintenance went to all homes to ensure that all individuals had a mirror in their bedroom. See attached for picture of mirror. See attachments 5, 6 & 7. 05/15/2024 Implemented
SIN-00225226 Renewal 06/06/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.66The light at the front door of the home was inoperable at the time of the inspection.Rooms, hallways, interior stairways, outside steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps and fire escapes shall be lighted to assure safety and to avoid accidents. Provider's Plan of Correction: The Program Specialist and the Residential House Lead conducted checks of all homes for missing light bulbs or blown bulbs. Blown bulbs were immediately replaced with working bulbs immediately upon discovery. 06/30/2023 Implemented
6400.141(c)(8)Individual #1 had a mammogram completed on 9/20/2021 and not again until 4/12/2023. Due to individual #1's age, regulation requires a mammogram be completed every year.The physical examination shall include: A mammogram for women at least every 2 years for women 40 through 49 years of age and at least every year for women 50 years of age or older. Provider's Plan of Correction: Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring all medical appointments are conducted when needed or requested in accordance to the 6100/6400 regulations. Program Specialist and House Lead are responsible for scheduling appointments and for reviewing medical notes to assure all information is accurate, all follow ups are put on shared appointment calendar and contact the appropriate doctor for clarification if necessary. The House Lead will ensure that adequate staffing is available, so no appointments are cancelled or late arrivals. 06/30/2023 Implemented
SIN-00208863 Unannounced Monitoring 07/25/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.64(a)At the time of the inspection, there were cobwebs in the corners of the windowsills in the individual's bedrooms and in Individual #1's bedroom, the bed is against the wall and underneath the window. The windowsill had dead flies on it, in addition to the cobwebs and needs to be dusted.Clean and sanitary conditions shall be maintained in the home. Executive Director recognizes this area of non-compliance and all windowsills in all home were cleaned on 7/27/22. All staff were trained on proper housekeeping by Associate Director on 8/3/22-8/6/22. Cleaning Checklist was updated to include housekeeping duties assigned per shift. Checklist includes cleaning windowsills and adhering to standards set by 6400 regulations. See attached for staff food storage/housekeeping training, updated weekly checklist completed, staff housekeeping checklists, and picture of individuals bedroom windowsill. 08/09/2022 Implemented
6400.67(a)REPEAT VIOLATION 9/21/21: At the time of the inspection the bathroom sink would leak water onto the floor whenever the water/faucet was turned on, leaving a puddle of water under the sink on the floor. Also, the window blinds in the window next to the front door in the living room were broken and need to be replaced.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. ALUCP recognizes this area of non-compliance of leaking sink and broken window blinds. Upon discovery, Program Specialist alerted maintenance to situation of sink leak. Maintenance fixed issue of leak on July 27, 2022. Maintenance purchased new blinds and replaced in living room window on August 2, 2022. Maintenance checked all homes for any concerns of leaks or broken blinds, which none were found. See attached for training on maintenance checklist, completed maintenance checklist, maintenance record of repair for sink, record of repair for window blinds. and picture of new blinds in living room. 08/09/2022 Implemented
SIN-00207039 Unannounced Monitoring 06/14/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(d)(1)Individual #1's 5/12/22 personal property record does not include his computer or his communication device(s).The home shall keep an up-to-date financial and property record for each individual that includes the following: Personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the home. It is the Associate Directors job to ensure all staff are completing each individuals personal inventory record when purchases are made, discarded and or updated. Each individuals personal property record will be reviewed and updated by Residential Provider staff and reviewed by Associate Director and Executive Director to ensure compliance and accuracy. See attached for updated personal property record for Individual # 1. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.104The fire department notification letter dated 4/4/22 indicates that 2 individuals in this household ambulate independently and 1 individual ambulates independently with a cane. Individual #1 currently utilizes an electric wheelchair and a sit to stand lift for transfers. Individual #2 currently utilizes a manual wheelchair and needs increasing help with transfers.The home shall notify the local fire department in writing of the address of the home and the exact location of the bedrooms of individuals who need assistance evacuating in the event of an actual fire. The notification shall be kept current. Associate Director is responsible for ensuring all fire notification letters are sent to each fire department for compliance and ensuring fire department is informed correctly of individual structure, disability, and location in case of fire. All fire notification letters will be reviewed by Executive Director to ensure correct information is provided on notification letter for each home that ALUCP operates. See attached for new fire notification letter for this violation. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(9)Individual #1 had a prostate exam 4/25/22. There is no record of one prior.The physical examination shall include: A prostate examination for men 40 years of age or older. Executive Director recognizes that this area of compliance cannot be corrected for missing prostrate exam for previous year. Individual # 1s prostrate exam was done on 4/25/22, however no records could be found for Individual # 1s exam from previous year, due to lack of oversight of program. All medical records are reviewed by Program Specialist or Associate Director and appointments made and scheduled in shared outlook calendar. If any information is incorrect, the Program Specialist or Associate Director will correct immediately. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.144(REPEAT 2022) Individual #1's appointment on 6/22/21 recommended a colonoscopy. Provider cannot locate documentation at this time if this appointment was ever completed. Individual #1 does have a gastro appointment scheduled for 8/11/22 and provider states they will follow-up on this matter then. Individual #1's dental appointment 3/29/21 states he is to use a water pik 2x day with a peroxide rinse. During the walkthrough of the home 6/15/2022, no peroxide was located in individual #1's home. Provider stated that they were unaware individual #1 was to be using a peroxide rinse as part of his dental plan. Individual #1 has a Mealtime Support Plan in place. This plan states he needs no special adaptive equipment to eat which in untrue. Individual #1 utilizes special utensils and a special plate. It also states that a slowing pace of eating is of no concern. This is also false. Individual #1 is a choking risk and often needs to be told by staff to slow down when eating.Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. Executive Director recognizes that this area of compliance cannot be corrected for missed Colonoscopy. Individual # 1 was scheduled with gastroenterologist prior to inspection to be checked to ensure of all medical needs are reviewed. Peroxide was placed immediately in Individual # 1 home to be used with water pik as specified by dentist, until further reevaluation by dentist for further recommendations. All staff were trained on peroxide use per dentist recommendations on_6/22/22, by Executive Director. All dental plans will be reviewed by Program Specialist to ensure all individuals are receiving dentist recommendations. Mealtime Support Plan Addendum was immediately updated by Executive Director to ensure all information to meet the needs of individual # 1 was provided on document and emailed to Supports Coordinator to ensure information was updated in ISP. All medical records are reviewed by Program Specialist and/or Associate Director and appointments made and scheduled in shared outlook calendar. If any information is incorrect, the Program Specialist or Associate Director will correct immediately. See attached for 6/22/22 staff training on use of peroxide and Individual # 1 addendum to Mealtime Plan. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.145(3)Current plan did not include the emergency staffing plan component.The home shall have a written emergency medical plan listing the following: An emergency staffing plan.Associate Director is responsible for updating and maintaining individual Emergency Medical Plans. Associate Director and Program Specialist reviewed all emergency medical plans and updated the information to reflect emergency staffing according to regulations. Executive Director reviewed each emergency medical plan, which included emergency staffing to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. See attached for Individual # 1 Emergency Medical with updated staffing plan. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(3)(iv)Individual #1's current assessment 3/30/22 does not mention his diet. Per Individual #1's physical 5/2/22 he is on a diet that consists of high Fiber, plenty of fluids, avoid acidic foods, and cut all foods into bite size pieces.The assessment must include the following information: The individual¿s current level of performance and progress in the following areas: Personal needs with or without assistance from others. Program Specialist is responsible for reviewing all physicals to ensure all information is complete and correct per PCP. Individual # 1s Skill Assessment, Medical History was updated, and information sent to Supports Coordinator on 6/21/22. If any change to physical, Program Specialist is responsible to update Skill Assessment, Medical History, and email Supports Coordinator to update ISP. Program Specialist, Associate Director and Executive Directory reviewed all physicals and compared to Skill Assessment, Medical History and ISP for any changes that needed to be updated. All changes were corrected immediately and updated in correct documents, with email sent to Supports Coordinator. See attached for Individual # 1 addendum to Skill Assessment. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(4)Individual #1's supervision needs in his current assessment 3/30/22 is unclear and incomplete. It currently states he is able to have alone time in his home and he utilizes this to be in his bedroom at times. Individual #1 has 24-hour support staff and would never be left at his home without a staff person present. It also is inconsistent as to what his current 2/25/22 Individual Plan states regarding supervision. The assessment must include the following information: The individual's need for supervision. Program Specialist is responsible for reviewing all information in ISP, Skill Assessment and Medical History to ensure all information is correct and in compliance with regulations. Individual # 1 Supervision needs in ISP was updated and sent to Supports Coordinator on 6/21/22. Program Specialist, Associate Director and Executive Director reviewed all individuals Supervision needs and updated according to their needs. All information was updated and sent to Supports Coordinator for update in each individual plan. See attached for Individual # 1 addendum to Skill Assessment. 07/06/2022 Implemented
6400.169(a)(REPEAT VIOLATION FROM 4/5/22) Staff person #1's most recent annual medication administration practicum was completed on 3/6/21. Staff person #1 administered medications to Individual #1 in 4/2022, after their medication administration training practicum due date.A staff person who has successfully completed a Department-approved medications administration course, including the course renewal requirements may administer medications, injections, procedures and treatments as specified in § 6400.162 (relating to medication administration).Staff Medication Administration medication and Mar reviews were not completed, due to lack of oversight of program. Staff #1 was retrained on Medication Administration by Medication trainer, in which completion was 6/24/22. All reviews are sent to Human Resource Department where all training is placed in database with oversight of Human Resource Department. Staff training reminders are sent prior to due date to Program Specialist, Associate Director, and Executive Director. See attached for medication training records for Staff # 1. 06/24/2022 Implemented
6400.186(REPEAT 2022) Individual #1's supervision needs in his current individual plan 2/25/22 is unclear and incomplete. It currently states upon returning home from program, individual #1 is unsupervised for periods up to 2 hours in various rooms of his home. However, staff are always present in the home during these times. Individual #1 can be unsupervised for periods of 2 hours while sleeping. Individual #1's current plan also states he is on no special diet and enjoys a wide variety of foods. This is false. Per individual #1's physical 5/2/22 he is on a diet that consists of high Fiber, plenty of fluids, avoid acidic foods, and cut all foods in bite size pieces.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.Program Specialist is responsible for reviewing all information in physical, ISP, Skill Assessment and Medical History to ensure all information is correct and in compliance with regulations. Individual # 1 supervision needs, and diet was updated in Assessment, Medical History and emailed to Supports Coordinator on 6/21/22. Program Specialist, Associate Director and Executive Director reviewed all individual¿s Supervision needs and physicals to ensure for accuracy and updated according to their needs. All information was updated and sent to Supports Coordinator for update in each individual plan. See attached for Individual # 1 addendum to Skill Assessment. 07/06/2022 Implemented
SIN-00203061 Unannounced Monitoring 04/05/2022 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(a)There was no fire drill completed for February 2022. An unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month. Executive Director recognizes that this area of compliance cannot be corrected for missing month. New fire drill record was created for all fire drills done each month that covers 6400 regulations 6400.112(a). Once the fire drill for the month is complete, staff will scan and send the fire drill record to the Associate Director to review for accuracy (original will be kept in fire book at the home). The form will then go into a secure drive on ALUCP data base. Associate Director will put reminder on the outlook calendar of each house that needs to complete a drill per month and follow-up with the staff alerting them that they need to do a fire drill. All staff will be trained new monthly fire drill and on the requirements of monthly fire drills held monthly per regulations, by April 30, 2022. See new fire drill log attached that will be implemented by April 30, 2022. 04/30/2022 Not Implemented
SIN-00198718 Unannounced Monitoring 12/16/2021 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.22(d)(1)REPEAT-09/21/21-Upon requesting financial documents from Staff #1 for Individuals 4, 5 & 6, he emailed "There is no current financial ledger in their money bags so I created the one I submitted to you to document the amounts of money currently in the bags. I also could not located December ledgers for all three, I will go back to the house and see if they are there."The home shall keep an up-to-date financial and property record for each individual that includes the following: Personal possessions and funds received by or deposited with the home. : Each individuals financial ledger will be audited by the Associate Director to ensure completion and accuracy of the financial ledger and funds available. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.22(e)(2)Individual #4's financial ledger lists a beginning balance of $25 on November 21 and does not contain a December 21 Ledger. The January 22 beginning balance is $0. Individual # 5's financial ledger lists a beginning balance of $105 on November 21 and does not contain a December 21 Ledger. The January 22 beginning balance is $112.89 Individual # 6's financial ledger lists a beginning balance of $40 on November 21 and does not contain a December 21 Ledger. The January 22 beginning balance is $0. If the home assumes the responsibility of maintaining an individual's financial resources, the following shall be maintained for each individual: For a withdrawal when the individual is given the money directly, the record shall indicate that funds were given directly to the individual. Each individuals financial ledger will be audited by the Associate Director to ensure completion and accuracy of the financial ledger and funds available. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.43(b)(1)The CEO failed to implement policies and procedures including the implementation of COVID Visitor safety protocols. On 12/22/21 when asked why staff were not taking temperatures of visitors, Staff #1 emailed "we do not have documented visitor temperature checks" and their Infectious disease policies "do require updates to be compliant with current recommendations". The CEO failed to ensure that Plans of Corrections for previous violations including individual's laying in their own urine were implemented. When asked for documents which were to be implemented to prevent neglect including health and safety checklists, weekly inspection forms and home inspection forms, Staff # 1 emailed on 12/16/21 "I searched our Brazil home which houses all of the permanent records and none of the health and safety checklists, weekly inspection forms, or home inspection forms were on site. The previous Program Manager maintained a large white binder with all of the completed forms in question and when she left the agency, she physically showed me were they were kept and completed documents." Health and Safety Checklists were to be completed by staff every shift to ensure the health and safety of the individuals at all of the homes. A November 17, 2020 Incontinence and Health Care Policy was implemented which required "All Residential Program Workers will be trained on the Incontinence and Health Care Policy as well as individual tracking sheets for any individual identified as experiencing incontinence". Individual incontinence tracking sheets were not completed as policy indicated. "Residential Program Managers/Program Specialist will monitor individual tracking sheets to ensure compliance and adjust monitoring times as well as ongoing health care concerns related to incontinence." There is no documentation that supervisory monitoring of tracking sheets was completed. Staff #18 stated during a witness interview on 12/17/21 that "They were told that they are not allowed to discuss the consumers during shift change. They were told to write it down instead of verbalizing in front of consumers." When staff # 1 was asked for the staff communication logs for home # 1 and home # 2, he emailed on 12/22/21 "I uploaded the past three entries in the log kept at home # 1 (salix). It appears that there are only two entries in that log since 09/04/21 I could not locate any log at home # 2 and the staff I have spoken to indicated that they are not aware of a staff log" Staff # 17 reported during a witness interview on 12/22/21 that the home has a communication log but she is not sure what it is used for and was never trained on using the log". Staff #17 stated during a witness interview on 12/22/21 that "When I first started working at home # 2 I worked 4-12 shift. Forms ran out and they needed more things for the books. I reached out to supervisor and never got forms. Other staff reached out to Supervisor as well. This happened in the Beginning of September/October of this year (2021)." When asked which forms were missing, she stated " All of them. Shower Charts, Sleep Charts, Every form that is in there and Documentation was just not done, because there is only so much that staff could do."The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the home, including the following: Implementation of policies and procedures. Immediate corrections include termination of the CEO responsible for lapses in oversight in relation to citations of current inspection. A CEO has been immediately appointed, in order to execute responsibilities outlined in chapter 6400 regulations. AUCP is also in the process of hiring a permanent CEO who will be responsible for chapter 6400 compliance as well as oversight in implementation of corrective actions identified in this report. The interim CEO has implemented a Covid Health Screening form for staff and visitors when entering a home. Also a new daily care sheet was created to reflect, incontinence, sleep chart, meals and calories, eliminations, shift notes, issues on shift and who it was reported to. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.43(b)(4)- The aforementioned and following violations in this Licensing Inspection Summary demonstrate that there was a CEO failure to ensure compliance with Chapter 6400 regulations.The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the home, including the following: Compliance with this chapter. Immediate corrections include termination of the CEO responsible for lapses in oversight in relation to citations of current inspection. A CEO has been immediately appointed, in order to execute responsibilities outlined in chapter 6400 regulations. AUCP is also in the process of hiring a permanent CEO who will be responsible for chapter 6400 compliance as well as oversight in implementation of corrective actions identified in this report. Ongoing corrective action includes the development of an audit tool to ensure compliance with 6400 regulations. 6400 regulations and the 6400 RCG will be used as a guide to develop the audit tool. The audit tool is being created by the Associate Director which will be approved by the CEO to be implemented. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.73(a)The outside stairs leading to the basement door includes six steps at the home. There is no handrail. Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. The maintenance will acquire outside service to secure a handrail by 3/1/22. After an estimate is made it will be submitted to the Financial department for approval. 03/09/2022 Implemented
6400.76(a)Individual #6's bed mattress was stained in urine. Furniture and equipment shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy. The associate director had the bed mattress replaced by maintenance. 03/09/2022 Implemented
6400.77(b)The first aid kit did not contain tweezers during the walk through on 12/16/21REPEAT-10/20/20- 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.The field manager will ensure all 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. 03/09/2022 Implemented
6400.80(a)There was a 3X3 area of leaves and debris at the home's entrance to the basement door. Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. Associate director had the leaves and debris was moved from the home basement entrance by maintenance. 03/09/2022 Implemented
6400.103The emergency evacuation documentation for individuals #4, #5, and #6 are not current. The documentation states a former address in Johnstown. The "emergency evacuation" book at the home also included non current individual plans and physicals for individual #4. #5, and #6.There shall be written emergency evacuation procedures that include individual and staff responsibilities, means of transportation and an emergency shelter location. A new emergency evacuation document was created to include individual and staff responsibilities, means of transportation and an emergency shelter location. The Program Specialist will be trained on their responsibilities for updating any corrections to the Emergency Evacuation Document such as address change or relocation shelter change. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.141(c)(6)Individual # 6 received a TB test on 03/12/18 and not again until 02/08/21.The physical examination shall include: Tuberculin skin testing by Mantoux method with negative results every 2 years for individuals 1 year of age or older; or, if tuberculin skin test is positive, an initial chest x-ray with results noted. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individual for annual medical dates. All individuals¿ medical appointments not attended in the last 12 months will be scheduled and entered in the automated reminder system by the Program Specialist for tracking. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system quarterly for completion and accuracy. In conjunction with the automated reminder system an auditing tool is being created by the Associate Director to ensure compliance with 6400 regulations. The associate director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system and auditing tool to assure medical appointments are completed on the due date. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual medical forms by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.141(c)(9)Individual # 4 received a prostate examination on 01/08/19 and not in 2020 as the 12/21/20 physical exam reads 01/08/19 as the last prostate exam.The physical examination shall include: A prostate examination for men 40 years of age or older. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individual for annual medical dates. All individuals¿ medical appointments not attended in the last 12 months will be scheduled and entered in the automated reminder system by the Program Specialist for tracking. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system quarterly for completion and accuracy. In conjunction with the automated reminder system an auditing tool is being created by the Associate Director to ensure compliance with 6400 regulations. The associate director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system and auditing tool to assure medical appointments are completed on the due date. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual medical forms by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.141(c)(14)REPEAT-09/21/21-Individual # 6's Physical exam dated 02/08/21 does not include information pertinent to diagnosis in case of an emergency. The space is left blank.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individual for annual medical dates. All individuals¿ medical appointments not attended in the last 12 months will be scheduled and entered in the automated reminder system by the Program Specialist for tracking. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system quarterly for completion and accuracy. In conjunction with the automated reminder system an auditing tool is being created by the Associate Director to ensure compliance with 6400 regulations. The associate director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system and auditing tool to assure medical appointments are completed on the due date. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual medical forms by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.141(c)(15)REPEAT-09/21/21-Individual #6's Physical exam dated 02/08/21 does not include special instructions for diet. The space was left blank.The physical examination shall include:Special instructions for the individual's diet. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individual for annual medical dates. All individuals¿ medical appointments not attended in the last 12 months will be scheduled and entered in the automated reminder system by the Program Specialist for tracking. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system quarterly for completion and accuracy. In conjunction with the automated reminder system an auditing tool is being created by the Associate Director to ensure compliance with 6400 regulations. The associate director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system and auditing tool to assure medical appointments are completed on the due date. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual medical forms by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.142(a)Individual # 5's dental examination dated 02/10/21 was not signed or dated by a dentist. Individual # 4's last dental examination was 09/09/20 and not signed by the dentist. There is no dental examination for 2021.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. The Program Specialist will review all individuals ISPs and train all staff on current planned or prescribed treatment for each individual requested by the health service. The training will be documented and submitted to the HR Department to maintain, and a hard copy will be printed and placed in the permanent chart housed at the individuals home. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.142(e)Individual # 6 had a dental examination on 03/23/21 with a follow up appointment scheduled for 10/06/21 at 11:00 am. There is no documentation that this follow up appointment occurred on 10/06/21.Follow-up dental work indicated by the examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed.The Program Specialist will review all individuals ISPs and train all staff on current planned or prescribed treatment for each individual requested by the health service. The training will be documented and submitted to the HR Department to maintain, and a hard copy will be printed and placed in the permanent chart housed at the individuals home. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.144REPEAT-10/20/20, 09/21/21-Individual # 6 had a physician's visit on 07/09/21 due to blood in his urine reported at the day program. He was diagnosed with Hematuria and recommended increased fluids and a return to his PCP within one week. When asked about the follow up appointment, Staff # 1 reported that "For July, His next appointment and I believe what was to be the follow up occurred on 07/26 although the appointment summary is not specific. I could not find any supporting documentation that an earlier appointment was made and cancelled by either our agency or the doctor's office so I'm not sure why it was not completed prior to 07/16 recommendation. I found no supporting documentation yet regarding staff being informed to increase his fluids."Health services, such as medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, dental, dietary and psychological services that are planned or prescribed for the individual shall be arranged for or provided. The Program Specialist will review all individuals ISPs and train all staff on current planned or prescribed treatment for each individual requested by the health service. The training will be documented and submitted to the HR Department to maintain, and a hard copy will be printed and placed in the permanent chart housed at the individuals home. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.181(a)An assessment for 2020 was not provided by the agency for Individual # 4. Confirmation of an annual assessment being completed can not be determined for Individual # 5 due to no date on the assessments provided 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. Immediate corrections include hiring a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individuals¿ assessments, medical appointments and ISP for any inconsistencies. If an inconsistency is found the Program Specialist will fill out an ISP correction form found on AUCP shared drive and will send it to the Associate Director and Supports Coordinator to have the ISP reflect the correct information. The Program Specialist will then print out a hard copy and place it in the individual¿s permanent chart. An automated reminder system is also being created to monitor all annual dates for each individual. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system for completion and accuracy. The Associate Director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system to assure assessments are completed on the date due by. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual assessments by the Associate Director. 06/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.181(d)Individual #6's assessment is not signed or dated by the Program Specialist. Individual # 5's assessment was not signed by the Program Specialist. A hand written note reads 2021.The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment. Immediate corrections include hiring a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individuals¿ assessments, medical appointments and ISP for any inconsistencies. If an inconsistency is found the Program Specialist will fill out an ISP correction form found on AUCP shared drive and will send it to the Associate Director and Supports Coordinator to have the ISP reflect the correct information. The Program Specialist will then print out a hard copy and place it in the individual¿s permanent chart. An automated reminder system is also being created to monitor all annual dates for each individual. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system for completion and accuracy. The Associate Director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system to assure assessments are completed on the date due by. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual assessments by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.181(e)(7)Individual #6's assessment (no date or signature) reportedly emailed to the SC on 03/10/21 does not indicate if he can sense or move away from heat sources.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. Immediate corrections include hiring a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individuals¿ assessments, medical appointments and ISP for any inconsistencies. If an inconsistency is found the Program Specialist will fill out an ISP correction form found on AUCP shared drive and will send it to the Associate Director and Supports Coordinator to have the ISP reflect the correct information. The Program Specialist will then print out a hard copy and place it in the individual¿s permanent chart. An automated reminder system is also being created to monitor all annual dates for each individual. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system for completion and accuracy. The Associate Director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system to assure assessments are completed on the date due by. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual assessments by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.216(a)Medical appointment cards were displayed on the refrigerator for individuals #4, #5, and #6.REPEAT-10/20/20- An individual's records shall be kept locked when unattended.All of the individuals information was removed from areas that were not locked and placed in secured locations. 03/09/2022 Implemented
6400.20(b)The last quarterly review of incidents was completed for October 2020- December 2020. Staff # 1 emailed "Since the previous directors departure in early 2021, it has not yet been updated for the current fiscal year."The home shall review and analyze incidents and conduct and document a trend analysis at least every 3 months.The interim CEO will review of all incident events from 2021 will be done analyzed by 2/28/22 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.20(c)(1)The last quarterly review of incidents was completed for October 2020- December 2020. Staff # 1 emailed "Since the previous directors departure in early 2021, it has not yet been updated for the current fiscal year." The number of incidents was not identifiedThe home shall identify and implement preventive measures to reduce: The number of incidents.The interim CEO will review of all incident events from 2021 will be done analyzed by 2/28/22 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.20(c)(2)The last quarterly review of incidents was completed for October 2020- December 2020. Staff # 1 emailed "Since the previous directors departure in early 2021, it has not yet been updated for the current fiscal year." The severity of the risk associated with incidents was not identifiedThe home shall identify and implement preventive measures to reduce: The severity of the risks associated with the incident.The interim CEO will review of all incident events from 2021 will be done analyzed by 2/28/22 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.20(c)(3)The last quarterly review of incidents was completed for October 2020- December 2020. Staff # 1 emailed "Since the previous directors departure in early 2021, it has not yet been updated for the current fiscal year." The likelihood of incidents recurring was not identified.The home shall identify and implement preventive measures to reduce: The likelihood of an incident recurring.The interim CEO will review of all incident events from 2021 will be done analyzed by 2/28/22 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.20(e)The last quarterly review of incidents was completed for October 2020- December 2020. Staff # 1 emailed "Since the previous directors departure in early 2021, it has not yet been updated for the current fiscal year." The home did not monitor incidents and take actions to mitigate and manage risks.The home shall monitor incident data and take actions to mitigate and manage risks.The interim CEO will review of all incident events from 2021 will be done analyzed by 2/28/22 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.31(a)No key for the basement was available at the home site. This hindered the access to the basement for individual who reside at the home, including individual's #4, #5, and #6. Licensing staff need to wait until the provider's maintenance staff came to the home with the key to open the basement door.An individual may not be deprived of rights as provided under § 6400.32 (relating to rights of the individual.)The key to the basement door was made available to the house and location was communicated to the staff members. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.34(a)REPEAT-09/21/21-Individual # 6 signed an individual rights statement on 12/31/20. There is not date of signature for the 2021 Individual Rights statement provided. Individual # 5's Individual Rights statement is signed but not dated.The home shall inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the home and annually thereafter.: Each individuals permanent charts were checked for current signed and dated Individual Rights. The individuals who did not have a current signed and dated individual rights form were informed of their individual rights and signed a new form which was placed in their permanent chart. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.45(d)Individual # 4's ISP requires a staffing ratio of 1:3, Individual # 5's ISP requires a staffing ratio of 1:2, Individual # 6's ISP requires a staffing ratio of 1:2. Staff schedules indicated that the home regularly schedules only one staff for overnights when ratio's require at least two staff when all three individuals are in the home. The staff schedule only lists one person per shift every Saturday and Sundays from October 2021-Dec 2021. When inquired about the reason for only one staff and maintaining ratio's, Staff # 1 emailed that he "believes it was an SC oversight when they moved from Ashdale and the accurate ratio is 3:1."The staff qualifications and staff ratio as specified in the individual plan shall be implemented as written, including when the staff ratio is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c ).The associate director assessed all individuals ISPs to check for accuracy in ratio mentioned on 2/2/22. The associate director also sent an ISP correction form to each individuals supports coordinator on 2/2/22. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.46(b)Staff # 17 received Fire Safety Training on 11/14/20 and did not receive fires safety training in 2021.Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained annually by a fire safety expert in the training areas specified in subsection (a).Human Resources will ensure that all current residential staff working in the homes are trained. HR will ensure that the subjects listed are included in the training. General fire safety Tour of Facility Evacuation procedures Responsibilities during fire drills Designated meeting place outside the building of fire safe area Smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff smoke at the home. Use of Fire Extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms and Notification of the local fire department as soon as possible after a fire is discovered 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.50(a)REPEAT-10/20/20-Staff #7 has a discrepancy in training hours. Her 11/03/21 training log lists 14 hours. Her sign in sheets only list the time for 11/03/21 as 8:30-12:30 training. Staff # 14's training log does not include specific lengths of training for each topic listed as being trained. The training log lists 12/17/20 as "CLA Orientation" lasting 14 hours. However, the sign in sheets for Orientation day 1 list 8:30 am with end of 3:30 pm with a 12pm-1pm lunch. Orientation day 2 lists 8:30 am end 4pm with 12pm-1pm lunch. The sign in sheets for orientation do not match the training log dates or length of trainings. Staff #15's training logs do not include specific lengths of training for each topic listed as being trained. The sign in sheets of orientation dates are 02/22, 23/21 with the training log listing 02/24/21 totalling 14 hours of training. Staff # 16 signed an orientation sheet on 10/04/21 for training ranging from 8:30am-3:30pm. The training log does not list an orientation training for 10/04/21.Staff #12 signed a training log on 08/10/21 which included confidentiality, consumer control, Instrumental activities of daily living, Recognizing changes in the consumer that needs to be address, basic infection control, universal precautions, Handling emergencies, documentation, recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect, dealing with difficult behaviors, bathing, grooming, dressing, hair skin and mouth care, assistance with ambulation and transferring, meal preparation and feeding, toileting, assistance with self administration of medication, specialized care and TB Education. There is no length of training on the signature form. Her training log lists Heart Saver First Aid and CPR as the only training received on 08/10/21. Staff # 4's training log lists CLA Orientaiton as 14 hours of training on 09/09/21 as well as First Aid/CPR EX training on 09/09/21 for 4 hours totalling 18 hours of training on 09/09/21. The sign in sheets for 09/09/21 only list FA/CPR training from 08:30AM-12:00PM. The Training logs and Sign in Sheets do not match. In a witness statement provided by Staff # 4 on 12/17/21, she stated "they never properly trained me on the books, I read ISP's and answered questions···I've never been trained in Home # 1 or Home #2. I've been made to work at home #1 even after asking to be trained, I was never trained on the consumers individually." Staff # 11 stated in a witness interview on 12/16/21 that "There was not training on the books".Records of orientation and training, including the training source, content, dates, length of training, copies of certificates received and staff persons attending, shall be kept.HR will audit all residential program staff training records to assure compliance associated with the chapter 6400 regulations. If a staff person is out of compliance the HR department will pull them from working in the homes until compliance is met. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.52(c)(6)- Staff # 2-12 worked at the home as per staff schedules and documents provided. These staff do not have training sheets which indicate that they were trained in the ISP's for the Individual # 4, Individual # 5 and Individual # 6. Staff #4 stated in an investigatory witness statement on 12/17/21 that "I've never seen a menu or been told of any dietary restrictions. They told me when hired to make what I want". Staff #4 also stated "I've been made to work at home even after asking to be trained, I was never trained on the consumers individually. I never knew that some even had diet restrictions." Staff # 11 stated in a witness statement on 12/16/21 that she was "unaware of any special diets until a couple of days ago".The annual training hours specified in subsections (a) and (b) must encompass the following areas: Implementation of the individual plan if the person works directly with an individual.The Program Specialist will review all individuals ISPs and train all staff on current planned or prescribed treatment for each individual requested by the health service. The training will be documented and submitted to the HR Department to maintain, and a hard copy will be printed and placed in the permanent chart housed at the individuals home. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.162(a)Staff # 2's Medication Administration Annual Practicum lists a completion date of 03/04/20. The form does not have a Trainer signature nor and indication of if he was Certified or Failed to Certify. There are no Trainer signatures nor dates on subsequent Annual Practicum forms submitted for dates after 2020.A home whose staff persons or others are qualified to administer medications as specified in subsection (b) may provide medication administration for an individual who is unable to self-administer the individual's prescribed medication.Current medication passers will be trained on the protocol and policy around medication administration. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.162(b)(1)Staff #2 was not trained in passing medication as per violation 162a. Staff # 2 passed medications for Individual # 4 on 09/20&25/21, 11/20-22/21 and 12/02,04,06/21. Staff # 2 passed medications for Individual # 6 on 09/04,06,11,17,24,25,26/21, and 10/02,03,09,13,14,16,20,26,27/21, 11/06, 20, 21, 22, 24, 29, 30/21, and 12/01,02,04,05,06,07,10, 12, 15, 16/21.A prescription medication that is not self-administered shall be administered by one of the following: A licensed physician, licensed dentist, licensed physician's assistant, registered nurse, certified registered nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, licensed paramedic or other health care professional who is licensed, certified or registered by the Department of State to administer medications.Current medication passers will be trained on the protocol and policy around medication administration. 10/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.166(b)Individual # 6 is prescribed Doculiquid 50 mg/5ml and Lactulose 50LN 10gm/5ml at 9pm. There are no initials on the MAR that the dosage was given on 09/03/21.The information in subsection (a)(12) and (13) shall be recorded in the medication record at the time the medication is administered.Current medication passers will be trained on the protocol and policy surrounding failure to administer a medication by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.182(a)Individual # 6's ISP dated 06/22/21 states that he is residing in an apartment at Ashdale. Individual #6 does not live in an apartment and now lives in a home with a date effective of 05/07/21 in the ISP.The program specialist shall coordinate the development of the individual plan, including revisions with the individual and the individual plan team.Immediate corrections include hiring a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist is reviewing each individuals¿ assessments, medical appointments and ISP for any inconsistencies. If an inconsistency is found the Program Specialist will fill out an ISP correction form found on AUCP shared drive and will send it to the Associate Director and Supports Coordinator to have the ISP reflect the correct information. The Program Specialist will then print out a hard copy and place it in the individual¿s permanent chart. An automated reminder system is also being created to monitor all annual dates for each individual. The automated reminder system is being created by a consultant and will be maintained by the Associate Director. The CEO will check the automated reminder system for completion and accuracy. The Associate Director will train the Program Specialist on the automated reminder system to assure assessments are completed on the date due by. The Program specialist will also be trained on completion of annual assessments by the Associate Director. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.182(d)Individual # 6 did not participate in the ISP plan development meeting held on 03/10/21. The only signatures of attendees are the Service Coordinator, AUCP Program Specialist and Day Program SpecialistThe individual and persons designated by the individual shall be involved and supported in the initial development and revisions of the individual plan.The associate director will train the program specialist of the required documentation needed from an individuals isp meeting which will include that the Program Specialist will ensure all attendees at the meeting sign the sign in sheet provided by the support coordinator and are accounted for. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
6400.183(a)(3)A direct care staff person did not attend the ISP plan development meeting held on 03/10/21 for Individual #6. The only signatures of attendees are the Service Coordinator, AUCP Program Specialist and Day Program Specialist.The individual plan shall be developed by an interdisciplinary team, including the following: The individual's direct care staff persons.The associate director will train the program specialist of the required documentation needed from an individuals isp meeting which will include that the Program Specialist will ensure all attendees at the meeting sign the sign in sheet provided by the support coordinator and are accounted for. 03/09/2022 Not Implemented
SIN-00193516 Renewal 09/21/2021 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(c)No summary of corrections was provided at the time of the inspection.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. An internal Plan of Correction was created to use when doing a self assessment. The document list the Regulation, description, what action is required and who is responsible 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.22(d)(2)Money on hand for individual #1 was $37.37. The September financial log balance was $37.59 which is a discrepancy of $0.22.(2) Disbursements made to or for the individual. A new Individuals Financial Ledger Document was recreated to include the month of the ledger and the beginning balance from the month before, in order to have an accurate balance to start with. The document is also more descriptive with asking staff to note whether the Amount was a Deposit of money or a withdraw. (see attachment #7) 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.141(c)(13)Individual #1's physical listed no known allergies. The ISP and Assessment for Individual 1 listed sulfur antibiotics and Phenobarbital as allergies.The physical examination shall include: Allergies or contraindicated medications.All supervisory staff will be trained on the proper documentation that should be provided. On 9/29/21 a new physical form was created to indicate the individuals¿ allergies and or medication interactions. 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.141(c)(14)This line was left blank on the physical for individual #1.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. All supervisory staff will be trained by the Associate Director on the regulations pertaining to the individuals annual physical to ensure that it is filled out entirely. 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.141(c)(14)This line was left blank on the physical for individual #1.The physical examination shall include: Medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency. All supervisory staff will be trained by the Associate Director on the regulations pertaining to the individuals annual physical to ensure that it is filled out entirely. 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.214(a)The daily program book and medication administration log for individual #1 was not at the home at the time of the inspection.Record information required in § 6400.213(1) (relating to content of records) shall be kept at the home.The book was returned to the house and locked up. 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.214(b)There was no copy of an ISP for individual #1 in the home at the time of the inspection. The most current copies of record information required in § 6400.213(2)¿(14) shall be kept at the residential home. A current ISP was printed from HCSIS and was placed in the permanent chart in the individual¿s home. The ISP and permanent chart were at the Brazil office during the time of inspection to ensure all documents could be sent to ODP. 10/12/2021 Not Implemented
6400.34(a)The individual rights form for individual #1 do not include all the rights required by this regulation. The following are missing: 31a, 31c, 32f, 32i, 32p, 32q, 32r(2), 32r(3), 32r(4), 32r(5), 32s, 32s(1), 32s(2), 32s(3), 32t, 32u, 32v, 33a, and 33b.The home shall inform and explain individual rights and the process to report a rights violation to the individual, and persons designated by the individual, upon admission to the home and annually thereafter.On 9/27/2021 A new individual Rights form was created to contain all of the information that is listed in the 6400 regulations.32a-v. This document was read to individuals and signed. This form will be utilized in the future for any new individuals and annually thereafter. (See attachment #8) 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.165(b)Gavilyte-G Solution was not on the June or July MAR but staff indicated individual #1 took the solution and became ill from it on 6/20/21. The medication was on the August MAR but marked as d/c for the entire month. The September MAR lists it again, but it is left blank with no initials or explanation. Staff could not qualify the reason or provide a doctor order to verify what happened.A prescription order shall be kept current.The Gavilyte Solution was discontinued with the pharmacy after confirming with the Dr that the original script was to be discontinued after July. The Gavilyte Solution was originally prescribed for a colonoscopy which was unsuccessful. The colonoscopy is rescheduled for November 14th Dr. will not be prescribing the Gavilyte Solution as it made the individual sick and suggested he try an alternative method before the next colonoscopy. Bloodwork was ordered to check for GFRs prior to the next colonoscopy to decide which colon prep would be best. (See attachment # 9 &10) 10/12/2021 Implemented
6400.166(a)(2)The prescription labels for Fluoxetine 10 mg and 20 mg as well as the prescription label for Metamucil all list a prescribing doctor that is different than the doctor listed on the MARA medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name of the prescriber.All prescribing doctors were added to the MAR to reflect the prescribing doctor on the prescription blister packets. (see attachment 11) 10/12/2021 Not Implemented
6400.186The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions. The Individual Plan and the assessment required at 6400.181 are inseparably linked; information in the assessment must match the Individual Plan exactly. ISP -- Like and admire section states : Individual #1 is able to effectively utilize a picture-notebook to communicate (but chooses not to). This is also stated in the Know and Do section. Assessment -- Functional Strengths/Needs/Preferences states: Individual #1 communicates by simple sign language ···. individual has a dyna vox. Individual has no interest in using it. Individual #1 prefers to use a picture book. Also: ISP -- Knowledge and Self-Identifying Information section states: Individual #1 is aware of name but does not carry photo ID". Assessment states: Individual #1 is aware of name and does carry photo identification. Also: Assessment for individual #1 mentions the use of electric wheelchair upon return from day program but there is no mention of electric wheelchair use in the ISP for individual #1.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.An ISP correction was sent to the supports coordinator to ask for the ISP to change to reflect the current and correct information on the individual. (see attachment #12) 10/12/2021 Not Implemented
SIN-00178864 Unannounced Monitoring 10/20/2020 Needs Verification
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.77(b)The First Aid Kit did not include scissors. 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. 10/30/20 A thermometer and scissors were purchased and placed in the first aid kit by the Director of Residential Services. This home has been added to the weekly home inspections at which time, the first aid kits will be checked to ensure all necessary supplies are in the kits. The weekly inspections will be an ongoing process once the individuals are moved in and residing in the home. Weekly inspections will be completed by Residential Home Leads and Program Managers and necessary corrective action implemented to maintain compliance. See Exhibit #131 for inspection completed on 11/16/20 by Executive Director. Director of Residential Services will monitor the inspection sheets and any necessary corrective action taken during weekly audits. See Exhibits #126- #127 10/30/2020 Accepted
6400.82(e)The three steps from the wooden deck outside of the rear egress did not have a non-skid surface. Bathtubs and showers shall have a nonslip surface or mat. Regulation 74 states Interior stairs and outside steps shall have a nonskid surface 11/3/20 Nonskid strips were purchased and placed on all outdoor steps and landing by the Executive Director. See Exhibit #128 11/03/2020 Accepted
6400.110(a)There was no smoke detector in the attic during the time of the inspection. A home shall have a minimum of one operable automatic smoke detector on each floor, including the basement and attic. 10/23/20 An automatic smoke detector was installed in the attic of the home by the Executive Director. See Exhibit #129 10/23/2020 Accepted
6400.111(a)There was not fire extinguisher in the attic during the time of the inspection.There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic. 10/21/20 Director of Residential Services arranged to have the fire extinguisher installed in the attic by the Fire Extinguisher company. 10/28/20 The fire extinguisher was installed. See Exhibit #130 . 10/28/2020 Accepted