INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection and methadone monitoring inspection conducted on August 9-10, 2021 by staff from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, MedMark Treatment Center Blairsville 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:
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Plan of Correction
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709.33 (a) LICENSURE Notification of termination.
§ 709.33. Notification of termination.
(a) Project staff shall notify the client, in writing, of a decision to involuntarily terminate the client ' s treatment at the project. The notice shall include the reason for termination.
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Observations
Based on a review of client records, the facility failed to provide a written notification of termination in one of one client records.
Client #7 was admitted on October 22, 2018 and terminated on May 24, 2021. The was no written notification of termination documented in client record #7.
These findings were reviewed with facility staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
A review of the patient "involuntary termination" process will be reviewed during the staff meeting on 8/25/21. Facility Director will monitor ongoing compliance when conducting random, monthly chart reviews to ensure proper paperwork completion. |