INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an initial on-site licensure inspection conducted on June 09, 2023, by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, 09010 New Path Recovery was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code, Chapter 717 which pertains to Recovery House licensing. Therefore, deficiencies were identified during this inspection, and a plan of correction is required.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.18(c)(3) LICENSURE Training
§ 717.18. Training.
(c) In addition to training identified and provided under subsection (a), staff persons and volunteers shall complete the following within 90 days of becoming an employee or volunteer:
(3) HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases training using a Department approved curriculum.
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Observations
Based on a review of staff records, the recovery house failed to have a complete staff record. The recovery house failed to have staff complete DDAP HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases training using a department approved curriculum within the first 90 days of hire in all staff records.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
Effective 6/16/23 training HIV, STD, which had a module TB in the course was completed.
All staff will comply with DDAP training schedule.
House manager will review quarterly to make sure staff is complying with DDAP with regulations. |
§ 717.27 LICENSURE Notification to family or emergency contact
§ 717.27. Notification to family member or emergency contact.
(a) The licensee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that specify the methods and circumstances, including the resident ' s hospitalization or death, for notifying the resident ' s emergency contact with the resident ' s consent. The resident may revoke consent to provide notice to the emergency contact.
(b) The licensee shall make at least one attempt to notify the resident ' s emergency contact in accordance with subsection (a) immediately and in no event more than 12 hours after the resident decides to end residency or does not return to the drug and alcohol recovery house as expected. This subsection shall not apply if the licensee knows or has reason to know of allegations of domestic abuse on the resident by the emergency contact.
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Observations
Based on a review of resident records, the recovery house failed to have resident sign notification to family member or emergency contact in all resident records.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
Effective 6/17/23 House manager revised and added emergency contact forms to Intake and handbook.
As of 6/23/23 new Intakes will be signed and dated for active clients.
House manager will review Intake forms and files monthly to ensure accuracy.
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