Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00256128 Unannounced Monitoring 11/18/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.166(a)(13)There were no staff initials in the medication administration record (MAR) for individual #1 to document the administration of medications, nor was there documentation as to whether the medications may not have been administered, for the following 4 medications on the following listed dates: Melatonin 5mg (take 1 tablet by mouth every evening at 5pm)-no documentation for 11/1/24 or 11/8/24; Pantoprazole 40mg (take 1 tablet by mouth once every day at 8am)-no documentation for 11/1/24; PEG3350 POW (equivalent to Miralax-mix 17 grams in 8oz of water and take by mouth twice daily for constipation 8am & 8pm)-no documentation for 8am on 11/10/24, No documentation for 8pm on 11/7/24 and 11/9/24; Prazosin HCL Cap 1mg (take 1 capsule by mouth every night at 8pm)-no documentation for 11/15/24.A medication record shall be kept, including the following for each individual for whom a prescription medication is administered: Name and initials of the person administering the medication.All MARs have been reviewed and all errors due to missing documentation for medications that were given have been corrected and staff's initials have been added and the error documented appropriately. The use of the Medication Administration Attestation form has been discontinued. 01/22/2025 Implemented
SIN-00250588 Unannounced Monitoring 07/26/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.62(a)There were poisons unlocked in the home. The poison cabinet was unlocked in the kitchen, and there was antibacterial soap at the sinks.Poisonous materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals. 1.a The poison cabinet has been locked and all antibacterial soaps/dish detergents were removed and replaced with non-toxic items. (see Attachment 1and 4) - Responsible Party: Program Manager 07/26/2024 Implemented
6400.77(b)There were no tweezers in the first aid kit. The tweezers were replaced at the time of inspection. 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. 1.a The tweezers were replaced at the time of inspection Responsible Party: Program Manager 07/26/2024 Implemented
6400.207(4)(I)Individual #1 is prescribed PRN Clonazepam Tab 0.5mg (Take 2 tablets by mouth as needed for severe anxiety, not to exceed 1 dose daily). Staff were not able to provide evidence of specific written instructions and protocol for allowable administration of this specific PRN controlled psychotropic medication, as outlined in the ODP Regulatory Compliance Guide, so it is considered a chemical restraint.A chemical restraint, defined as use of a drug for the specific and exclusive purpose of controlling acute or episodic aggressive behavior. A chemical restraint does not include a drug ordered by a health care practitioner or dentist for the following use or event: Treatment of the symptoms of a specific mental, emotional or behavioral condition.1.a The PRN medication has been discontinued by the psychiatrist on 8/5/24 after reviewing the individual¿s history of administration. It was discovered that the individual only used the PRN 5 times within the last six months and the psychiatrist stated that this was no longer needed. (See Attachment 11) Responsible Party: Psychiatrist 08/05/2024 Implemented
SIN-00233127 Unannounced Monitoring 10/13/2023 Non Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.144Medication SENNA-PLUS TAB is listed on individual #2 MAR and is not being administered as prescribed, Individual has not been given this prescribed medication since 09/22/2023. (No documentation provided as to why this medication is not being administered and no refills provided) (The error was not documented and not placed in (HCSIS), this is and should be reported as neglect). {REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE 4/11/2023}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. This has been reported in HCSIS as neglect and certified investigation is being conducted. The medication was restarted on October 16 after the agency nurse contacted Tarrytown pharmacy to clear up confusion with the Senna Plus Tabs and Fiberlax Tabs. The initial order to discontinue the fiberlax medication was sent to Tarrytown Pharmacy from the doctor on September 28, 2023. A meeting was held between Tarrytown Pharmacy and the agency nurse on October 25, 2023 to find out why it took 18 days for the pharmacy to discontinue the medication from MAR. It was discovered that they overlooked the order and had it corrected. Due to the doctor's discontinuation order being overlooked, the pharmacy thought that the orders were an error because both medications addressed constipation for the individual and thought it was too much medication, therefore the Senna Plus medication was not sent. The fiberlax tabs was then discontinued and removed from MAR on October 16, 2023 per doctor's orders. The Senna Plus was kept on MAR and the individual started taking the medication October 16, 2023. 12/20/2023 Not Accepted
6400.18(a)(5)Medication FIBER-LAX TAB 625 mg is listed on the individual #2 MAR but not in the home, this medication has not been administered to the individual since 10/01/2023 or longer. (The error was not documented and not placed in (HCSIS), this is and should be reported as neglect).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: Neglect. EIM report was submitted on December 20 by the Risk Incident Manager and certified investigation is being conducted. 12/20/2023 Not Accepted
6400.165(b)Medication FIBER-LAX TAB 625 mg is listed on the individual #2 MAR but not in the home, this medication has not been administered to the individual since 10/01/2023 or longer. (The error was not documented and not placed in (HCSIS), this is and should be reported as neglect).A prescription order shall be kept current.The medication was discontinued and removed from MAR on October 16, 2023 per doctor's orders. The initial order to discontinue the medication was sent to Tarrytown Pharmacy from the doctor on September 28, 2023. A meeting was held between Tarrytown Pharmacy and the agency nurse on October 25, 2023 to find out why it took 18 days for the pharmacy to discontinue the medication from MAR. It was discovered that they overlooked the order and had it corrected. 10/16/2023 Not Implemented
6400.165(c)Medication FLUOXETINE CAP 20mg was not administered to individual #2 on 10/12/2023.A prescription medication shall be administered as prescribed.This was corrected on October 13 - there was no medication error because the medication did not arrive from pharmacy on October 12 and the nurse prematurely approved the order in our MAR before the medication arrived. We have a letter from the pharmacy that indicates the medication started on October 13 after arriving to PAHrtners. See attachment 13 10/13/2023 Not Implemented