INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site complaint investigation conducted on February 12, 2026 by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, UNP46701 ODAAT (One Day at a Time) Recovery House was found to not be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code, Chapter 717 which pertains to Recovery House licensing.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.29(g)(1) LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Heating-Cooling
§ 717.29. Physical plant standards.
(g) Heating and cooling. The licensee:
(1) Shall maintain an indoor temperature in the drug and alcohol recovery house between 65°F and 90°F at all times.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection it was found the recovery house failed to maintain an indoor temperature between 65and 90at all times.
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Plan of Correction
The ODAAT Team has implemented the procedure on 2/10/2026 according to $717.29 Licensure.
On February 10, 2026 ODAAT team and facility owner had contractors on site to address the HVAC system repairs.
Contractors have cleared debris, snow and ice from all vents to ensure motors were repaired, replaced and operable. One Day at a Time submitted incident reports and updates to the Single County Authority and DBHIdS, who have assisted with communication between One Day at a Time and the facility owner to have the repairs completed and heat restored.
Currently to date (March 4, 2026) all thermostats are operating at and above 65 and 90 degrees.
Lead Supervisor and staff will continue will use the proper documentation set in place by the ODAAT Team and all funding agencies to report and submit maintenance request for all needed repairs for the site.
The House Manger (Alita Mapp) will follow up with staff and building owner responsible for repairs to have accurate updates of repair progress and completion.
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§ 717.29(g)(2) LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Heating-Cooling
§ 717.29. Physical plant standards.
(g) Heating and cooling. The licensee:
(2) May not use or permit portable space heaters.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection portable space heater use was observed.
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Plan of Correction
The ODAAT Team has implemented the procedure on 2/10/2026 according to $717.29 Licensure.
On February 12,2026 House Manger (Alita Mapp) submitted an exception request to use space heaters in the facility for health and safety reasons. Residents and staff benefit from the exception by allowing residents to continue in their current programming uninterrupted.
On February 9, 2026 the facility owner supplied space heaters for resident's dorm rooms affected. From the onset of the issue all resident were given an option to be transferred to another facility, those who opted out of the transfer were asked to sign waivers. Those waivers were sent to Single County Authority Program Supervisor. Notices were placed through out the facility informing residents about the heat issue.
Residents using space heaters did not leave heaters on or plugged up while they were absent from the rooms. In addition, facility staff made rounds and room checks in the facility every half hour to ensure safety measures were in place.
The heat issue has been resoled as of to date March 4, 2026 all space heaters have been confiscated and placed in storage.
The House Manger (Alita Mapp) will follow up with staff and building owner responsible for repairs to have accurate updates of repair progress and completion.
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§ 717.30(d)(3) LICENSURE Safety and emergency procedures -Extinguisher
§ 717.30. Safety and emergency procedures.
(d) Fire extinguishers. The licensee shall:
(3) Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected and approved annually by the local fire department or fire extinguisher company. The date of the inspection must be indicated on the extinguisher or inspection tag; the licensee shall replace or repair a fire extinguisher found to be inoperable within 48 hours.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection the recovery house failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were inspected and approved annually by the local fire department or fire extinguisher company.
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Plan of Correction
The ODAAT Team has implemented the procedure on 3/03/2026 according to $717.30 Licensure.
On March 3, 2026 the facility owner had all fire extinguishers throughout the facility picked up and taken out to be serviced and inspected by a fire extinguisher company of his choice.
On March 4,2026 all fire extinguishers were returned to the facility after being serviced and updated and placed back in their stations throughout the facility.
As of to date (March 4,2026) all fire extinguishers in the facility are serviced and inspection dates are current.
The House Manger (Alita Mapp) will follow up with staff and building owner to ensure fire extinguishers are serviced regularly as required.
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