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WESTMINSTER HOMES OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
118 N ELLSWORTH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18109

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Survey conducted on 05/29/2024

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on May 29, 2024 by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection 23056701 Westminster Homes of Lehigh Valley was found to not be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. Therefore, deficiencies were identified during this inspection and a plan of correction is required.
 
Plan of Correction

§ 717.23  LICENSURE Notification of decision to end residency

§ 717.23. Notification of decision to end residency. (a) The licensee shall notify the resident in writing of a decision to end residency. The notice must include the reason and a timeframe for ending residency. (b) The resident shall have an opportunity to request the licensee reconsider a decision to end residency before the decision to end residency takes effect. (c) The resident may decide to end residency without providing a reason to the licensee.
Observations
Based on a review of resident records, the recovery house failed to provide a written notification to the resident stating the decision to end residency.



Findings:

In 1 out of 2 resident discharge files the recovery house failed to provide a written notification to the resident stating the decision to end residency.



These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
 
Plan of Correction
Westminster has not always been consistent with given resident a written notice to end residency. To remain in compliance, Westminster as of 6/30/2024 will give notification to end residency and if they refuse to sign that they reserved this notice, Westminster will have to note they refuse to sign.

Westminster Homes Of The Lehigh Valley



End of Residency Form



Notification to end residency.



This serves that you are being asked to leave the premises due to:



___ Continued use



___ Behavioral issues



___ Physical threats of violence



THE TIME FRAME FOR RESIDENT TO LEAVE: ___Immediately (45mins) _____ Days(max 7days)



Staff signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________



Resident Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________________



Note: If a resident chooses not to sign the form, Manager's option is to then write "refuse to sign" in the Resident Signature spot.

 
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