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MALVERN INSTITUTE
940 WEST KING ROAD
MALVERN, PA 19355

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Survey conducted on 06/09/2017

INITIAL COMMENTS
 
This report is a result of an on-site licensure renewal inspection conducted on June 7-9, 2017 by staff from the Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection, Malvern Institute, was found to be not 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

705.10 (a) (1) (iii)  LICENSURE Fire safety.

705.10. Fire safety. (a) Exits. (1) The residential facility shall: (iii) Maintain each ramp, interior stairway and outside steps exceeding two steps with a well-secured handrail and maintain each porch that has over an 18-inch drop with a well-secured railing.
Observations
Based on a physical plant inspection on June 8, 2017, the facility failed to ensure that the facility structures were maintained in good repair.

The metal fire escape, between the second and third floor, was heavily rusted and the railing had separated from the metal platform.

The metal fire escape, on second floor, was heavily rusted and the metal platform was no longer firmly attached to the metal structure.

This information was reviewed with the facility staff during the licensing inspection.
 
Plan of Correction
The fire escapes on the 2nd and 3rd floors will be fixed and repaired by 7/31/17. The rust will be removed and the fire escapes will be secured and rendered safe. Malvern Institute will be working with an outside contractor who specializes in this type of repair and it will be completed by 7/31/17. Malvern Institute maintenance will conduct monthly facility checks to catch and fix any issues before create unsafe conditions.

 
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