INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an off-site recovery house complaint investigation conducted on December 16, 2024 through December 18, 2024, by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site complaint investigation, Recover & Renew Homes, Inc WIX06701 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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§ 717.23 LICENSURE Notification of decision to end residency
§ 717.23. Notification of decision to end residency.
(a) The licensee shall notify the resident in writing of a decision to end residency. The notice must include the reason and a timeframe for ending residency.
(b) The resident shall have an opportunity to request the licensee reconsider a decision to end residency before the decision to end residency takes effect.
(c) The resident may decide to end residency without providing a reason to the licensee.
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Observations
Based on a review of resident records and staff interviews it was determined the recovery house failed to notify the resident in writing of a decision to end residency. The notice must include the reason and a timeframe for ending residency.
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Plan of Correction
House Manager spoke with DDAP staff via telephone on 12/18/2024 about the Plan of Correction and how to create a written notification form for resident dismissal/discharge from the recovery residence. House manager agreed to create a written document for this discharge notification that will be shared with all R&R staff. House manager agreed to be responsible for providing training to all R&R staff on this procedure and will keep track of all documentation for residents in this regards. They will also supervise the discharge procedures such that all documentation, policies, etc. are followed appropriately per DDAP guidelines. |