Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00255565 Renewal 11/13/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.112(c)The written fire drill record for the fire drills held on 9/25/24 and 5/13/24 did not include the time of the fire drill.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. All site monitors and program specialist were retrained by program director on proper completion of fire drills on 11/20/2024. This training included ensuring that all prompts are responded to on the fire drill to include completion of the time. During training site monitors completed a review of a sample fire dill based on a scenario to identify errors and ensure understanding. 11/20/2024 Implemented
6400.142(a)Individual #1's most recent dental examination was completed on 10/11/23.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 individual's dental appointment needed to be rescheduled by dental provider due to individual's non-compliance with requirement to fast before sedation. Documentation of this was requested from dental provider on 11/13/2024 via phone and fax but has not been received. Provider's treatment refusal form has been updated to include refusal to comply with instructions prior to procedure or appointment. Proper completion form and importance of education of the individual on negative consequences of not following directions was reviewed with site monitors and program specialist by program director on 11/20/2024. 11/20/2024 Implemented
6400.165(g)Individual #1 had psychiatric medication reviews completed on 11/21/23 and then again on 3/5/24 and then again 10/31/24.If a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes to document the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage.This occurred due to the individual's psych provider leaving the practice, and individual needing to seek new provider. PCP filled medications during interim. Site monitor was unaware that PCP could complete form. All site monitors were retrained by program director on 11/20/2024 that if a medication is prescribed to treat symptoms of a psychiatric illness, there shall be a review by a licensed physician at least every 3 months that includes documentation of the reason for prescribing the medication, the need to continue the medication and the necessary dosage. 11/20/2024 Implemented
SIN-00217014 Renewal 01/04/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.67(a)On 1/5/23 at 12:13PM, upon arrival to the home, the Department and agency management staff person observed that the kitchen faucet had burst causing water to gush upward approximately 3 feet to the ceiling causing water to flow and pool throughout the first floor and basement of the home.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. On 1/4/2023 contractors and the insurance company were contacted to begin repair process. The home was placed on a waiting list with the provider Service Pro. Due to the number of homes in the area facing damage from the recent freeze, local providers did not have immediate availability. A general contractor went out to the home on 1/13/23 to mitigate the stagnant water, and assess for remodeling needs once restoration services are completed. Servpro began restoration process on 1/23/2022. The home is currently undergoing a dehumidification process and testing for mold. The home will remain vacant while the repairs are in progress. 05/01/2023 Implemented
6400.67(b)On 1/5/23 at 12:13PM, upon arrival to the home, the Department and agency management staff person observed that the kitchen faucet had burst causing water to gush upward approximately three feet to the ceiling causing water to flow and pool throughout the first floor and basement of the home. The amount of water flooding on the floors of the first floor and basement of the home created a slipping and falling hazard. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.On 1/4/2023 contractors and the insurance company were contacted to begin repair process. The home was placed on a waiting list with the provider Service Pro. Due to the number of homes in the area facing damage from the recent freeze, local providers did not have immediate availability. A general contractor went out to the home on 1/13/23 to mitigate the stagnant water, and assess for remodeling needs once restoration services are completed. Servpro began restoration process on 1/23/2022. The home is currently undergoing a dehumidification process and testing for mold. 05/01/2023 Implemented
6400.106The home had annual furnace inspections completed on 9/20/21 and then again on 10/24/22.Furnaces shall be inspected and cleaned at least annually by a professional furnace cleaning company. Written documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be kept. Program specialist created a tracking spreadsheet for furnace inspections on 01/04/2023. All homes are due at the same time this year (2023). The procedure for furnace inspection was included on this checklist. 01/04/2023 Implemented
6400.15(b)The agency used a Department's licensing inspection instrument modified in June 2018. The current licensing inspection summary instrument for the community homes for individuals with intellectual disability or autism regulations was promulgated in February 2020.(b) The agency shall use the Department's licensing inspection instrument for the community homes for individuals with an intellectual disability or autism regulations to measure and record compliance.The internal policy for self-assessment was updated on 1/25/2023 to include the current Provider self-assessment tool, and previously used forms were replaced on the shared drive with the correct form on the same date. The form was forwarded via email to the Chief Executive Officer and Program Specialist on 1/6/2023 with direction that this form should be utilized moving forward per inspection. 01/25/2023 Implemented
6400.18(a)(11)On 1/5/23 at 12:25PM, the home required an emergency closure due to unsafe conditions due to extensive water damage throughout the home from the broken sink faucet in the kitchen for an indeterminant amount of time. As of 1/9/23, the incident has not been entered in the Enterprise Incident Management system, the Department's information management system or on a form specified by the Department.The home shall report the following incidents, alleged incidents and suspected incidents through the Department's information management system or on a form specified by the Department within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person: Emergency closure. The agency has utilized the HCSIS help desk to ensure the submission of the emergency closure. Documentation of the submission issues as well as the submission have been retained. 01/06/2023 Implemented
SIN-00169213 Renewal 01/14/2020 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.181(f)The program specialist provided Individual #1's assessment, completed 9/23/19 to plan team members on 9/25/19 for an annual individual plan meeting on 10/17/19.The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the individual plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an individual plan meeting.Existing agency procedure requires assessments to be completed and submitted to plan team members 120 days prior to the individual's Annual ISP date to ensure that submission occurs at least 30 days prior to the planning meeting. In this case, there was a lapse in monitoring of this requirement due to staffing issues. A newly hired Compliance Supervisor has reviewed all assessment and submission dates and is overseeing the completion and submission of all assessments according to required timelines. 01/23/2020 Implemented
SIN-00148588 Renewal 01/16/2019 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.68(b)On 1/17/19, at 10:49 AM, the hot water temperature in the bathtub in the full bathroom measured 132.6 degrees Fahrenheit. On 1/17/19, at 2:40PM, the hot water temperature in the bathtub in the full bathroom measured 133.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120°F. The licensing inspection revealed that the thermometer at this particular home was defective, measuring 10+ degrees lower than the inspector's thermometer. Immediately following inspection, the exact model of thermometer used by licensing inspectors was ordered for all homes (Extech 39240). The thermometers were received today, 1/28/19, and water temperatures were taken in all nine homes and reported to the Director. The temperature in each home was below 120 degrees F today. A monthly water temperature log will be maintained in each home. In addition, program supervisors will now take their own thermometer to homes when conducting pre-licensing inspections so that a defective thermometer can be easily detected. 01/28/2019 Implemented
6400.112(d)The fire drill held on 9/12/18 at 1:15AM had an evacuation time of 3 minutes. The home does not have an extended evacuation time specified in writing by a fire safety expert.Individuals shall be able to evacuate the entire building, or to a fire safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert, within 2 1/2 minutes or within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a fire safety expert. The fire safety expert may not be an employee of the home or agency. Staff assistance shall be provided to an individual only if staff persons are always present at the home while the individual is at the home.Evacuation time was extended due to the physical response of one individual to sleep-time drills. Subsequent trials did not improve. As a result, a wheelchair was obtained and put in the individual's bedroom for the sole purpose of evacuating in 2.5 minutes or less during sleep-time drills. A sleep-time drill was conducted on 1/22/19 using the wheelchair and the evacuation time was 2 minutes. 01/22/2019 Implemented
SIN-00071538 Renewal 01/21/2015 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.73(a)The ten exterior steps do not have a handrail. Each ramp, and interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps shall have a well-secured handrail. Site monitor contacted landlord; landlord agreed to install railing on the exterior steps. Landlord to have job completed by 02/14/15. 02/14/2015 Implemented
6400.106The most recent furnace inspections were completed on 3/21/13 and 4/7/14.Furnaces shall be inspected and cleaned at least annually by a professional furnace cleaning company. Written documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be kept. Agency developed tracking chart for annual furnace inspections and procedure for annual furnace inspections to be scheduled and confirmed once completed. Program supervisors are responsible for scheduling annual inspections to be done within a 12 month period and site monitors are responsible for confirming appointments, advising supervisors when inspection is complete, and forwarding copy of inspection invoice to program director. All 2015 inspections are scheduled. 02/10/2015 Implemented
SIN-00129080 Renewal 02/09/2018 Compliant - Finalized
SIN-00109143 Renewal 02/16/2017 Compliant - Finalized