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DEERFIELD CENTER FOR ADDICTIONS TREATMENT
623 ELM STREET, SUITE B
TIONESTA, PA 16353

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Survey conducted on 03/29/2016

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on March 29, 2016 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, Deerfield Center for Addictions Treatment 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.
 
Plan of Correction

709.94(g)  LICENSURE Project management services

709.94. Project management services. (g) Outpatient projects which receive reimbursement under the medical assistance program shall have a current, signed provider agreement with the Department of Public Welfare and comply with 55 Pa. Code Part III (relating to Medical Assistance Manual).
Observations
Based on a review of the client records, the facility failed to provide a physician signature on treatment plans and treatment plan updates in eight of eight client records.



The findings include:



Ten client records were reviewed on March 29, 2016. Eight client records were required to have a physician signature on the treatment plan and treatment plan updates.

Patient #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not have a physician signature documented on the treatment plan or the treatment plan updates.



These findings were reviewed with the facility staff during the licensing process.
 
Plan of Correction
The Clinical Supervisor, during the staff meeting on 4/5/16, informed the staff and the program physician that MA funded clients need to have their treatment plans and treatment plan update forms reviewed and signed by the program physician. The Clinical Supervisor will identify clients that are funded through MA and work with the program physician to see that treatment plans and treatment plan updates are signed. The clinical Supervisor will review 6 MA client charts monthly for the next 3 months to ensure that new client Treatment Plans are being signed and Treatment Plan Updates are also being signed.

 
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