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Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
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NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTERS, INC.
2205 BRIDGE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19137

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Survey conducted on 10/17/2008

INITIAL COMMENTS
This report is a result of an on-site complaint investigation conducted on October 17, 2008 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, the allegations made against Northeast Treatment Centers-Net Steps were unsubstantiated; however, the facility 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 and a plan of correction is due on November 29, 2008.	Plan of Correction
709.28(c) LICENSURE Confidentiality 709.28. Confidentiality. (c) The project shall obtain an informed and voluntary consent from the client for the disclosure of information contained in the client record. The consent shall be in writing and include, but not be limited to:
Observations Based upon a review of three client records an interview with staff persons #1 and #2 on October 17, 2008, and follow up correspondence via telephone and e-mail on October 20, 2008, the facility failed to obtain an informed and voluntary consent from clients to release information contained in the client records. Findings: Client records #1, 2 and 3 lacked a signed consent to release information form to release client identifying information to the University of Pennsylvania for participation in a research project. In addition, the facility engaged in research and evaluation activities where client identifying information was released prior to and without approval from the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs as required by 4 Pa. Code 255.7 (a)(3).	Plan of Correction Effective immediately, clients who have elected to participate and given informed consent, will sign a release of information to the facility/agency who is conducting the project. There are no research/study projects currently underway at NetSteps. If NetSteps is involved in any research/ study projects in the future, this policy will be in place which addresses Code 255.7 (Research and evaluation, and we will adhere to the policy.