INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on May 24, 2024 by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection FDS26701 Sees the Day Inc. 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.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.24 LICENSURE Medication control and self-administration
§ 717.24. Medication control and self-administration. The licensee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications by residents, which must include:
(1) Self-administration of medication for residents who take medication.
(2) Safe storage of medication by the drug and alcohol recovery house and residents and procedures to address loss, theft, abandonment or misuse of medications. The policy must provide that controlled substances stored at the drug and alcohol recovery house will be kept in a locked container.
(3) Safe disposal of unused, expired or abandoned medication, in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
(4) Emergency procedures if an adverse medication reaction or overdose occurs on premises. The licensee shall have and make available overdose reversal medication on the premises of the drug and alcohol recovery house at all times.
(5) Prohibition on sharing prescription medication.
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Observations
Based on a review of the physical plant the recovery house failed to safely store medications.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
AS of 06/12/2024 All medications left after discharge will be destroyed. Take all medications at time of discharge. We will not be responsible to hold any medications left after discharge. They will appropriately be disposed of immediately after residents discharge.
Certain controlled medications are required to be kept securely in the office of Sees The Day. If any of your medications require a secure lock box, it will be discussed during your intake. All medication at the residence must be secure in a locked box and the office must be aware of the medication. Sharing medication is prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal. Residents must communicate with the office of any med changes. |