INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site complaint investigation conducted on January 3, 2025, by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, A New Way Recovery LLC was found not to be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code, Chapter 717, which pertains to the recovery house.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.15(b) LICENSURE House Manager
§ 717.15. House Manager.
(b) The licensee shall identify the house manager in the application submitted to the Department and shall notify the Department in writing any time the house manager changes within 30 days.
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Observations
Based on interview with the House Manager the recovery house failed to provide a written notification to the Department within 30 days of a new house manager.
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Plan of Correction
We have a person we are considering asking to be house manager but have not formally asked him as of 1/10/2025. We will submit correct paperwork as soon as we make the decision. The owner is still the documented house manager. |
§ 717.29(b)(1) LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Bldg-Exterior-Grnd
§ 717.29. Physical plant standards.
(b) Building interior, exterior and grounds. The licensee shall:
(1) Keep the interior, exterior, and grounds or yard of the drug and alcohol recovery house clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair and free of hazards at all times.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant investigation it was noted that the recovery house was not clean safe and sanitary and in good repair and free of hazards at all times.
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Plan of Correction
I contacted a cleaning service on 1/9/2025. She will be coming in monthly beginning 1/23/2025. Additionally, we will be doing a weekly walk-thru of the property starting 1/11/25 to insure the residents are complying with their chores as assigned on the weekly Chore Chart. |
§ 717.29(b)(3) LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Bldg-Exterior-Grnd
§ 717.29. Physical plant standards.
(b) Building interior, exterior and grounds. The licensee shall:
(3) Keep the drug and alcohol recovery house free of rodent and insect infestation.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant investigation the drug and alcohol recovery house failed to keep the recovery house free of rodent and insect infestation.
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Plan of Correction
We are increasing the monthly visits from the exterminator to bi-weekly beginning the week of 1/27/2025 and every other week going forward. At the exterminator's recommendation, we have purchased in-home drain-fly liquid. Owner and one of our responsible residents will monitor the situation closely to insure it is remedied. |