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RHD MONTGOMERY COUNTY METHADONE CENTER
316 DEKALB STREET
NORRISTOWN, PA 19401

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Survey conducted on 10/20/2006

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on October 20, 2006 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. The following deficiencies were identified during this inspection and a plan of correction is due on November 16, 2006.
 
Plan of Correction

709.26(d)(2)  LICENSURE Personnel Management

709.26. Personnel management. (d) The personnel records shall include, but not be limited to: (2) The results of reference investigations.
Observations
Reference results were missing in four of ten records reviewed, #2, 9, 10 and 11.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

705.23 (2)  LICENSURE Counseling or activity areas and office space

705.23. Counseling or activity areas and office space. The nonresidential facility shall: (2) Maintain counseling areas with furnishings which are in good repair.
Observations
The carpet in group rooms and other high traffic areas were stained and discolored.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

705.28 (a) (1) (v)  LICENSURE Fire safety.

705.28. Fire safety. (a) Exits. (1) The nonresidential facility shall: (v) Light interior exits and stairs at all times.
Observations
Several ceiling lights in the back hallway were not operable and need to be replaced.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.91(b)(3)(i)  LICENSURE Intake and admission

709.91. Intake and admission. (b) Intake procedures shall include documentation of: (3) Histories, which include the following: (i) Medical history.
Observations
Medical histories were missing in two of nine records reviewed, #6 and 8.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.91(b)(4)  LICENSURE Intake and admission

709.91. Intake and admission. (b) Intake procedures shall include documentation of: (4) Consent to treatment.
Observations
Parent/guardian signature lines were included on the consent to treatment forms. Parental consent for disclosure of information is not mandated by state law and cannot be required.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.91(b)(6)  LICENSURE Intake and admission

709.91. Intake and admission. (b) Intake procedures shall include documentation of: (6) Psychosocial evaluation.
Observations
Psychosocial evaluations contained historical information rather than the counselor's assessment of the client in nine of nine records reviewed, #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.92(a)(2)  LICENSURE Treatment and rehabilitation services

709.92. Treatment and rehabilitation services. (a) An individual treatment and rehabilitation plan shall be developed with a client. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, written documentation of: (2) Type and frequency of treatment and rehabilitation services.
Observations
The type and frequency of services provided were not documented on treatment plans in six of nine client records reviewed, #2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.92(a)(3)  LICENSURE Treatment and rehabilitation services

709.92. Treatment and rehabilitation services. (a) An individual treatment and rehabilitation plan shall be developed with a client. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, written documentation of: (3) Proposed type of support service.
Observations
The comprehensive treatment plan did not contain support services based on client needs in nine of nine client records, #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.92(b)  LICENSURE Treatment and rehabilitation services

709.92. Treatment and rehabilitation services. (b) Treatment and rehabilitation plans shall be reviewed and updated at least every 60 days.
Observations
Treatment plan updates did not include a review of progress on previously stated goals in five of nine client records reviewed, #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.93(a)(5)  LICENSURE Client records

709.93. Client records. (a) There shall be a complete client record on an individual which includes information relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (5) Progress notes.
Observations
Progress notes did not evaluate or assess the client's progress during treatment in five of nine records reviewed, #2, 4, 6, 7 and 8.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

709.93(a)(9)  LICENSURE Client records

709.93. Client records. (a) There shall be a complete client record on an individual which includes information relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (9) Aftercare plan, if applicable.
Observations
An aftercare plan was missing in one of nine client records reviewed, #8. Aftercare plans did not include goals with realistic time frames, support services, the contact person and re-entry process in three of nine records reviewed, #6, 8 and 9.
 
Plan of Correction
This facility does not file electronically, a Plan of Correction is on file with the Department of Health.

 
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