| 6400.46(a) | Staff onsite was not trained on how to sound the alarm. The staff had to contact a manager to walk her through the process. The Staff person at the home did not have knowledge on how to use the fire alarm and a drill could not be conducted under normal staffing conditions. | Program specialists and direct service workers shall be trained before working with individuals in general fire safety, evacuation procedures, responsibilities during fire drills, the designated meeting place outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire, smoking safety procedures if individuals or staff persons smoke at the home, the 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. | All employees at PAHrtners that do not know how to operate a fire drill, will be trained in the next coming days to ensure trained. PAHrtners will ensure all current hires are trained by November 25th. |
11/25/2022
| Implemented |