This report is a result of an on-site complaint investigation conducted on June 23, 2025, by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, Nasr Consultant Group, Inc., was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility.
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Plan of Correction
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Observations
Based on a physical plant inspection, it was observed that the facility failed to ensure that when indoor temperatures exceed 90 F, mechanical ventilation such as fans or air conditioning shall be used.
DDAP staff took the following temperature readings throughout the building:
Facility Lobby-95 degrees
Bedroom B5-90 degrees
Bedroom A3-93 degrees
Bedroom A1-91 degrees
Bedroom A2-90 degrees
Kitchen (not in use at the time) 90 degrees
Bedroom B6- 92 degrees
Bedroom B1- 89 degrees
Bedroom B2-90 degrees
Bedroom B4-90 degrees
Bedroom B6-90 degrees
The facility did employ use of portable fans in the facilty; however, the overall temperature of the facility still remained at of 90 F degrees.
This finding was reviewed with facility staff during the complaint investigation.
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Plan of Correction
Within 24 hours of the inspection, the Executive Director hired a contractor to replace the old air conditioning unit with a new, high-capacity unit to cool the facility's lobby, kitchen, and all residential bedrooms, which had exceeded 90°F. Facility staff also repositioned fans to improve airflow efficiency and reduce heat concentration in enclosed spaces. New thermostats have been installed to allow monitoring of indoor temperatures.
The installation was to be completed by June 25, 2025.
The on-duty House Coordinator will monitor the indoor temperature daily to ensure all interior rooms remain under 90°F. Furthermore, during hot weather forecasts (above 85°F), the on-duty House Coordinator will use proactive cooling strategies to prevent temperatures from exceeding limits. In the event temperatures do exceed the limits, the on-call HVAC specialist will be contacted by the on-duty House Coordinator to address the issue. |