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ALTERNATIVE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
438-440 HIGH STREET
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464

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Survey conducted on 09/18/2013

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on September 18-19, 2013 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, Alternative Counseling Associates 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

705.2 (2)  LICENSURE Building exterior and grounds.

705.2. Building exterior and grounds. The residential facility shall: (2) Keep the grounds of the facility clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. The exterior of the building and the building grounds or yard shall be free of hazards.
Observations
Based on a physical plant inspection, the residential facility failed to keep the grounds of the facility clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.



The findings include:



A physical plant inspection was conducted on September 18, 2013 at 12:45 PM. During the inspection, the railing on the side of address of 440 was found to be unstable and was able to be pushed forward and backward without much effort.



The Building Maintenance Supervisor confirmed the findings.
 
Plan of Correction
Plan of Correction:



The Executive Director assumes responsibility for this citation and the future monitoring of its compliance.



Since this is a safety concern, the railing was repaired immediately.



Our maintenance person secured the railings by adding support brackets as needed. Our maintenance person will check the railings for security and safety during weekly walkthroughs to remain in compliance with this standard.



This job was completed by our maintenance person and supervised by Dr. Kot, Executive Director.

 
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