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THE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTER AT GIRARD DD/FIR
801 WEST GIRARD AVENUE<br>GMC Building, 4th Floor & 4 A,D,C
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122

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Survey conducted on 09/19/2023

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection and methadone monitoring conducted on September 18, 2023 through September 19, 2023 by staff from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard DD/FIR 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

705.6 (7)  LICENSURE Bathrooms.

705.6. Bathrooms. The residential facility shall: (7) Maintain each bathroom in a functional, clean and sanitary manner at all times.
Observations
Based on a physical plant inspection, conducted on September 19, 2023 between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, the facility failed to maintain each bathroom in a functional, clean, and sanitary manner at all times.



Both of the bathrooms in room #'s 339 and 336 had what appeared to be mold/mildew/dirt present.



These findings were reviewed with facility staff during the licensing process.
 
Plan of Correction
Staff will been retrained and disciplined for strict adherence to cleaning protocols with proper chemicals and tools. Follow up includes make sure that staff understand the importance of cleaning the showers properly and that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to do so.



-All shower caulking will be removed followed by applying new caulking

EVS supervisor will conduct weekly rounds on all unit showers and by tracking the satisfaction rates among patients and staff. This will be monitored for two months for 100% compliance


 
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