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THE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTER AT GIRARD
801 WEST GIRARD AVENUE<br>4th FloorTower Building
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122

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Survey conducted on 09/21/2023

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on September 21, 2023 by staff from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. The following deficiencies were identified during this inspection:
 
Plan of Correction

705.8 (2)  LICENSURE Heating and cooling.

705.8. Heating and cooling. The residential facility: (2) May not permit in the facility heaters that are not permanently mounted or installed.
Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection, the facility failed to ensure that all heaters were permanently mounted or installed as a space heater was discovered in the treatment team office on the third floor.This finding was reviewed with facility staff during the licensing inspection.
 
Plan of Correction
1.Clinical Supervisors will conduct search of each residential program for heaters. If a heater(s) is found the item will be removed from facility.

a. Responsible party ? Residential Clinical Supervisors

b. Completion date 9-25-23

2. Clinical Supervisors will inform employees that free standing heaters are not permit in the facility, during next staff meeting.

c. Responsible party ? Residential Clinical Supervisors

d. Completion date 9-25-23

3. Clinical Supervisors will survey their assigned program to determine, if there a need for heat in a certain area

a. Responsible party ? Residential Clinical Supervisors

b. Completion date 9-25-

4.Operation and building maintenance will troubleshoot the possible cause of forced hot air not fully circulating in the building i.e. . Clogged air filters, thermostat problems, issues with the blower motor and HVAC system, etc. The purpose of troubleshooting HVAC system is to address cold spots in the building

a. Responsible party ? Residential Clinical Supervisors/VP Operation

b. Completion date 9-25-23




 
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