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UPMC WESTERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE ALLEGHENIES
500 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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Survey conducted on 11/27/2012

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an onsite follow-up inspection regarding the plans of correction for the April 18, 2012 licensure renewal inspection. The follow-up inspection was conducted on November 27, 2012 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the onsite follow-up inspection, Home Nursing Agency 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

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
Based on the review of client records and an interview with the clinical supervisor, the facility failed to document signed treatment plan updates every 60 days. The finding includes:Four client records were reviewed during the unannounced plan of correction follow up inspection of November 27, 2012. Three of four records reviewed were required to include documentation of treatment plan updates. Each treatment plan update was to be signed by the counselor and supervisor. Two of three client records had no documentation of treatment plan updates. One client record had a treatment plan update but it was not signed.Client Record # 2- This client was admitted on 7/9/12. A sixty day treatment plan update was documented in the record but did not include signatures of the counselor and clinical supervisor. Client Record # 3- This client was admitted on 8/29/12. There was no documentation of a treatment plan update. Client record # 4 - The client was admitted on 6/19/12. There was no documentation of a treatment plan update. The finding was reviewed with the clinical supervisor and facility director and was not disputed.
 
Plan of Correction
A list of all active Alternatives consumers will be reviewed each Monday by Clinical Services Manager and Alternatives staff.

Staff will be expected to determine (from the active consumer listing) what Treatment Plan update forms are due. These forms will be completed that week with follow-up by Clinical Services Manager who will review for accuracy and completeness.

In addition, monthly random chart audits will be completed to ensure that Treatment Plan updates are being complete on time and completely. These chart audits will be reviewed by Clinical Services Manager.

This will be put in place by January 21, 2013.

 
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