Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00198379 Renewal 12/15/2021 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
20.34The closet located in the basement could not be accessed as staff did not have means to enter.The facility or agency shall provide to authorized agents of the Department full access to the facility or agency and its records during both announced and unannounced inspections. The facility or agency shall provide the opportunity for authorized agents of the Department to privately interview staff and clients.The basement closet was unlocked on the day of inspection. The closet is now accessible. Maintenance inadvertently locked the closet. 12/16/2021 Implemented
6400.67(a)The shower located on the second floor is in need of repair.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. The shower faucet was previously repaired; however, a screw came loose causing the shower to not turn off. The maintenance team returned on the day of inspection and repaired the faucet. 12/15/2021 Implemented
6400.67(b)The dryer which was not in use had lint build-up the size of a large golf ball which could cause a fire hazard. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.Lint was removed at the time of inspection 12/16/2021 Implemented
6400.72(a)There was no screen located in basement allowing ventilation when the window would be opened.Windows, including windows in doors, shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open. The screen was replaced on the day of inspection. 02/10/2022 Implemented
6400.106Written documentation was not provided for the annual furnace inspections. · 26 Bala Ave · 747 Moore Ave · 205 Barren Rd · 225 Callanan Ave · 2208 N. Stoneridge Ln · 309 Prichard Ln · 1424 Edgevale Rd · 940 Pinecroft Rd · 411 Michell St · 30 Shelbourne Rd · 2777 Highland Ave · 1437 Norman RdFurnaces shall be inspected and cleaned at least annually by a professional furnace cleaning company. Written documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be kept. Bancroft's facilities department has requested documentation for the remaining furnace inspections from the contractor. The Property Manager in the facilities department who maintains records for our Pennsylvania program homes, has added annual furnace inspection documentation to the facilities' team agenda in order to ensure that annual inspection documentation is kept on record. Program is currently awaiting furnace inspection documentation from the facilities department and contractor. 03/11/2022 Implemented
6400.110(b)There was no operable automatic smoke detector located in or near Individual #3's bedroom, the detector that was located in the bedroom had been removed.There shall be an operable automatic smoke detector located within 15 feet of each individual and staff bedroom door. Request was placed with Bancroft's facilities department to install a smoke detector within 15 feet of Individual #3 bedroom. 03/31/2022 Implemented
SIN-00109597 Renewal 02/09/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.46(j)Staff #2's employee file did not include a record of the 2016 annual training. 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.Bancroft continues to audit trainings on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance with required annual trainings. The training department is responsible for conducting the quarterly audit. 04/03/2017 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff #2's most recent annual physical examination was completed on 5/5/14. A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. Staff #2 will be required to have an updated physical within the next 30 days. Occupational Health tracks the dates that staff are required to renew their physical examination. The Occupational Health department notifies staff when their due date is approaching so they can receive a physical examination and remain in compliance. The Occupational Health system is designed to ensure that all staff remain in compliance in reference to completing a physical exam every 2 years. 04/03/2017 Implemented
SIN-00095192 Renewal 12/22/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)There was nine gallon, five gallon, and two and a half gallon containers of Behr paint found unlocked in the basement. REPEATED VIOLATION 9/3/15Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals.The paint was removed and a lock was placed on the basement door on 1/21/16 by the facilities management department. The program associates and program specialist/manager are responsible to ensure that paint is secure and that the basement door is locked. 01/21/2016 Implemented
6400.151(a)Staff person #3 did not have documentation of a physical exam completed prior to the date of hire on 9/9/15. REPEATED VIOLATION 9/12/14 A staff person who comes into direct contact with the individuals or who prepares or serves food, for more than 5 days in a 6-month period, including temporary, substitute and volunteer staff, shall have a physical examination within 12 months prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter. New hires will complete a physical during the hiring screening process prior to starting new staff orientation. All employees shall have a physical examination every 2 years . Bancroft's Human resources department will track this and files will be kept on site in the PA broomall office for review. Staff person #3's whose date of hire is 9/9/15, will have a physical examination in their file within 30 days. The Human Resources Recruiter will ensure that all staff have a physical completed upon hire and a copy of the physical will be placed in their personnel file. 07/30/2016 Implemented
6400.181(f)Individual #1's assessment dated 11/10/15 was not sent to the supports coordinator. (f) The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the SC, as applicable, and plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an ISP meeting for the development, annual update and revision of the ISP under § § 2380.182, 2390.152, 6400.182 and 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP). ISP process was reviewed with the program managers on 6/9/16. Program managers/specialist designee acting program specialist while position is hired. Information will be forwarded to the SC in a timely manner. Program directors are currently interviewing for program specialist position. Going forward, the program specialist/manager or designee will ensure that assessments are provided to the supports coordinator as needed. The program director or designee will ensure that all assessments are completed, signed and dated and submitted as needed See attachment #3 pm meeting minutes 06/09/2016 Implemented
6400.183(5)Individual #1's social emotional and environmental plan was not updated.The ISP, including annual updates and revisions under § 6400.186 (relating to ISP review and revision), must include the following: A protocol to address the social, emotional and environmental needs of the individual, if medication has been prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness. SEP plan was for Individual #1 was updated on 6/7/16. Process going forward will be that Program Specialist/ Managers will ensure assess the individuals for a plan of social, emotional and environmental plan are updated for individuals if medication has been prescribed to treat symptoms of a diagnosed psychiatric illness. . Program Directors will monitor this process. Program managers were trained on this process on 6/9/16.ND's SEP plan was updated on 6/7/15. Process going forward will be that Program Managers will access the individual for a plan of medication reduction , review quarterly, and update the plan annually. This will be monitored by program directors. Program managers were trained on this process on 6/9/16. See attachment #3, # Individual #1's PLAN / manager meeting minutes 06/09/2016 Implemented
6400.213(1)(i)Individual #1's record did not document hair and eye color. Each individual's record must include the following information: Personal information including: (i) The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and social security number. (iii) The language or means of communication spoken or understood by the individual and the primary language used in the individual's natural home, if other than English. (ii) The race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks.(iv) The religious affiliation. (v) The next of kin. (vi) A current, dated photograph.The name, sex, admission date, birthdate and social security number, language or means of communication spoken or understood by the individual, the race, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes and identifying marks, religious affiliation, the next of kin, and a current, dated photograph have been added to the Individual's record on 6/8/2016. See Individual's Face Sheet for ND 06/08/2016 Implemented
6400.213(9)Individual #1's record did not have a current ISP. Each individual's record must include the following information: A copy of the current ISP. Current ISP is in program book dated 6/8/16 Individual #1 current ISP is currently in program book dated 6/8/16. The Program Manager/Specialist is responsible for ensuring the current ISP is in the program and the Program Directors or designee will audit to ensure the current ISP's are maintained in the programs. 06/08/2016 Implemented
Article X.1007Bancroft is required to meet all requirements of Article X of the Public Welfare Code and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations (62 P.S. § 1007) including criminal history checks and hiring policies for the hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) (35 P.S. § 10225.101 - 10225.5102) and its regulations (6 Pa. Code Ch. 15). Staff person #1 date of hire 9/21/15 did not have a Pennsylvania criminal history check completed only a New Jersey FBI. Staff person #2 date of hire 9/8/15 did not have a Pennsylvania criminal history check completed only a New Jersey FBI. REPEATED VIOLATION 9/12/14When, after investigation, the department is satisfied that the applicant or applicants for a license are responsible persons, that the place to be used as a facility is suitable for the purpose, is appropriately equipped and that the applicant or applicants and the place to be used as a facility meet all the requirements of this act and of the applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations, it shall issue a license and shall keep a record thereof and of the application.Bancroft is currently completing all new hire verifications prior to scheduling on-site orientation. Currently, all criminal background paperwork is completed upon hire and submitted for criminal background checks. The recruiter within the Human Resources department will review all criminal background documentation for completion prior to scheduling new staff orientation within the organization. The new hire will be unable to schedule orientation without the proper clearances completed. The Human Resources Compliance Manager will complete quarterly comparison audits to ensure the background checks are completed and data entered prior to orientation date. 07/26/2016 Implemented
SIN-00257271 Renewal 12/12/2024 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00155716 Renewal 04/11/2019 Compliant - Finalized