Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00219606 Renewal 02/27/2023 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.111(f)A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The extinguisher in the basement and kitchen were inspected on 1/2022. This exceeds the requirement. A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher. Fire extinguishers were replaced on 2/27/23 to be in compliance with 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.111(f) . Program Specialist will be retrained by 3/24/2023 on how to check monthly fire drills, fire extinguishers, and fire systems. Attachment # 7 04/03/2023 Implemented
SIN-00200580 Renewal 04/05/2022 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.15(a)The 3 to 6 months completion window for the agencies self-assessments prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance was 6/06/21 to 9/06/21, and the self- assessment was dated 3/17/22. This exceeds the requirement.The agency shall complete a self-assessment of each home the agency operates serving eight or fewer individuals, within 3 to 6 months prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance, to measure and record compliance with this chapter.Training will be completed with Program Specialists by 5/20/2022 regarding 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.15 (a) by having self assessments completed 3-6 months prior to expiration of certification. Attachement #3 is the completed Self assessment that was completed in the 3-6 month timeframe in 2021. 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.67(a)Two of Individual #1's bedroom windows had what appeared to be gray weather seal that was hanging down from her window that ranged from 3 to 9 inches. Three of the bedroom windows in Individual #2's bedroom windows had what appeared to be gray weather seal that was hanging down from her window that ranged from 2 to 8 inches. In the hallway outside of Individual #1's bedroom on the ceiling approximately 12 inches long the paint was peeling and missing from the ceiling. The paint on the bilco doors in the basement were peeling in numerous areas, and they were covered in brown rust like color. The front wooden door of the home had approximately 6 areas ranging in ½ to 2-inch holes exposing sunlight and breeze into the home. Surfaces shall be in good repair.Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be in good repair. Individual #1's bedroom window has been repaired on 5/9/2022 (Attachment #4), Individual #2 bedroom window has been repaired on 5/9/2022 (Attachment #4a), Peeling and missing paint from the ceiling has been repainted on 5/10/2022 (Attachment #4b), bilco doors in the basement will be resolved with the peeling paint and rust areas by 5/13/2022 (Attachment #4c), and the front door has been repaired on 5/12/2022 (Attachment #4d) 05/13/2022 Implemented
6400.77(b)The first aid kit did not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages 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. Assortment of adhesive bandages were placed in the first aid kit on 4/6/2022. First aid Check list will be completed on a monthly basis. Attachment #5, #5a 04/06/2022 Implemented
6400.77(c)The home did not have a fist aid manual with the first aid kit. A first aid manual shall be kept with the first aid kit.First aid manual was placed in the first aid kit on 4/6/2022. First aid Check list will be completed on a monthly basis. Attachment #5, #5a 04/06/2022 Implemented
6400.82(f)The bathroom located in Individuals #1's bedroom did not contain soap at the time of the inspection.Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle. Training will be completed with Program Specialists by 5/20/2022 regarding what items are to be in the bathrooms at all times in regards to the 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.82 (f) Soap was placed in the bathroom on 4/6/2022. Attachment # 6 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.141(c)(8)Individual #1 had a mammogram completed on 1/27/20 and her next one was completed on 4/23/21. This exceeds the requirement.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. Training will be completed with Program Specialists by 5/20/2022 regarding proper documentation on a physical and medical forms and to ensure that all medical appointments are in compiance with the doctors orders. Attachment #7 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.144Individual #1 wears glasses and had an annual vision exam on 1/6/21 and their next exam was completed on 3/9/22. Individual #1 had a mammogram completed on 1/27/20 and her next one was completed on 4/23/21. Health Services are not being provided by the agency.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. Individual #1 next eye appointment is scheduled for 3/9/2023. Training will be completed with Program Specialist on proper documentation on a physical and medical forms and to ensure that all medical appointments are in compiance with the doctors orders by 5/20/2022. Attachment # 7 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.181(a)Individual #1's assessment dated 2/12/21 and an updated assessment dated 10/24/21 included identical information in the following sections from the 3/6/20 assessment: progress over the past 365 calendar days in personal adjustment (section was left blank on all three assessments). The annual assessment should be updated each time it is due to accurately reflect the individual's current abilities, interests and functioning. 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. Individual #1 assessment was updated on 5/9/2022. Attachment #8 Program Specialists will be trained by 5/20/2022 on the completion of residential individual annual assessment. 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.181(e)(13)(iv)Individual #1's annual assessment dated 2/12/21 and the updated assessment dated 10/25/21 did not assess progress over the last 365 calendar days in personal adjustment as this section was left blank on both assessments.The assessment must include the following information: The individual's progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas: Personal adjustment. Individual #1 assessment was updated on 5/9/2022. Attachment #8 Program Specialists will be trained by 5/20/2022 on the completion of residential individual annual assessment. 05/20/2022 Implemented
6400.34(a)Individual #1 was informed of her rights on 12/23/2021. The rights haven't been updated to reflect the current Chapter 6400 regulations. The missing rights include designated person, locking mechanism, access to bedroom, assistive technology, immediate access, direct service workers shall have the key or entry device to lock and unlock the door, and an individual's right may only be modified in accordance with § 6400.185 (relating to content of individual plan) to the extent necessary to mitigate a significant health and safety risk to the individual or others.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.Individual Rights Policy has been updated to reflect the current Chapter 6400 regulations of the 55 PA Code Chapter 6400.34 (a) Program Specialist will review most recent Indivdiual Rights Policy with indivduals by 5/20/2022. Attachment # 9 05/20/2022 Implemented
SIN-00108278 Renewal 02/28/2017 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.213(1)(i)Indivdual #1's file photo was not dated.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.Individual #1¿s photo is updated to include a current date. See Attached 9. All individual¿s records will be updated to include identifying marks and a current, dated photograph by 4/28/2017. House Audit Checklist by Coordinator/Specialist is updated to include at least monthly audit of individual¿s record to include identifying marks and a current, dated photograph. See Attached 4. Training regarding Individual¿s records will be conducted with Program Specialists by Martha Gonzalez, Director of Community Support Services by 5/15/2017. 05/15/2017 Implemented
SIN-00071375 Renewal 11/13/2014 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.80(a)The front ramp has 1 wooden board that is bowed and sagging with some raised rusty nails. Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, obstructions and other hazards. 1. A plan to fix the immediate problem The wooden damaged board was replaced on 11/14/2014. 2. A plan to prevent future occurrences a. During weekly house audits program specialist will continue to monitor physical sites b. Request to repair/replace damages will be complete as soon the issue is discovered. 3. A designation of the person responsible to complete each step The Program Specialist will be responsible for the home 4. Target dates for completion of each step The process is effective immediately and will be ongoing. 11/14/2014 Implemented
6400.112(f)There are 3 exits in the home: the front door is handicapped accessible with a wooden ramp, the back door has steps, and the basement is handicapped accessible with a glide chair (this exit is used daily to enter and exit the home by all individuals served). The front door was the only exit used in every fire drill throughout the past year during fire drills. Exit routes were not alternated.Alternate exit routes shall be used during fire drills. The issue is a factor of time, the incident had occurred and cannot be altered, as the fire drill was completed, a fire drill cannot be completed for a past date at this time.CSS Director will train current managers and new managers on Licensing requirements and expectations for compliances. Managers will develop a schedule for all fire drills ensuring compliance with all licensing requirements. Fire drills will be scheduled by the manager to assure consistency and accuracy; including the month, Location of fire, Exit used, Time and staff initials & date. Informing the staff the day of to comply, whether in person, phone call or in writing (Staff Communication Book). During the weekly house audit after the scheduled fire drill is completed it will be reviewed by manager. If there are mistakes a fire drill still will be done this day and the manager will discuss the mistake with staff to assure compliance.Further training/review will be done with currently working staff during staff meetings to assure compliance.During post orientation training managers, will review the fire drill protocol for new staff. The Program Specialist will be responsible for the home in question. During a managers meeting that was conducted on December 23/2014. Managers will complete schedules by December 30/2014. Effective 1/2015 managers will continue to review completion of fire drills for compliance.Completion of retraining of current staff of fire drills protocols to ensure compliance will be completed by 1/31/2015.Managers will include fire drill protocol training with all new staff this will an ongoing procedure effective 1/2015. Newly completed fire drill will be reviewed by the Program Specialist the of or day after the fire drill is completed. If done correctly, the program specialist will sign off, if not done correctly the fire drill policy will be reviewed with staff and done again the same day or the following day. Implemented
SIN-00147627 Renewal 01/15/2019 Compliant - Finalized