D&A Facility Surveys

Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Inspection Results

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PINNACLE TREATMENT CENTERS PA-V, LLC
1 HOSPITAL DRIVE
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001

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Survey conducted on 05/27/2011

INITIAL COMMENTS
This report is a result of a supervisory review of the written report of the findings of an on-site methadone monitoring inspection that was conducted on by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the supervisory review of findings from the on-site inspection, Pinnacle Treatment Centers Pa-V, Llc, 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 supervisory review.	Plan of Correction
704.6(a) LICENSURE Clinical Supervisor Qualifications 704.6. Qualifications for the position of clinical supervisor. (a) A drug and alcohol treatment project shall have a full-time clinical supervisor for every eight full-time counselors or counselor assistants, or both.
Observations Based on the review of the Methadone Monitoring Questionnaire, the Project failed to ensure that there was one full-time clinical supervisor for every eight full-time equivalent (FTE) counselors in the project. The findings include: The Methadone Monitoring Questionnaire was reviewed by supervisory staff on May 27, 2011. Per regulation, a drug and alcohol treatment project shall have a full-time clinical supervisor for every eight full-time counselors or counselor assistants, or both. The review of the Methadone Monitoring Questionnaire identified that the facility had 8 full time equivalent counselors in the project, which would require a full time clinical supervisor. There was no documentation that the project employed a full time clinical supervisor.	Plan of Correction The Lead Counselor will move into the position of the full time Clinical Supervisor, and will comply with all regulations. The Facility Director will aid with the transition and will continue monitor the census growth and make additional adjustments as needed.