INITIAL COMMENTS
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This report is a result of an on-site initial licensure inspection conducted on March 6, 2024 by staff from the Bureau of Program Licensure. Based on the findings of the on-site inspection 110P6701 Joy of Living was found to not be in compliance with the applicable chapters of 28 PA Code which pertain to the facility. Therefore, deficiencies were identified during this inspection and a plan of correction is required.
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Plan of Correction
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§ 717.29(g)(2) LICENSURE Physical plant standards - Heating-Cooling
§ 717.29. Physical plant standards.
(g) Heating and cooling. The licensee:
(2) May not use or permit portable space heaters.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection the recovery house failed to ensure that there are no portable space heaters being use.
Findings:
A space heater was present in a bedroom.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
Staff removed the space heater immediately on 3/6/2024 from the room and reiterated the rules of the program with the resident.
Program Staff will continue to monitor the site during daily rounds for unauthorized use of space heaters and remove any violations. |
§ 717.30(d)(2) LICENSURE Safety and emergency procedures -Extinguisher
§ 717.30. Safety and emergency procedures.
(d) Fire extinguishers. The licensee shall:
(2) Maintain at least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum of an ABC rating in each kitchen in addition to the fire extinguishers required under paragraph (1) . The extinguisher in the kitchen must be located near an exit and away from the cooking area.
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Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection the recovery house failed to maintain at least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum of an ABC rating in each kitchen in addition to the fire extinguishers required under paragraph (1). The extinguisher in the kitchen must be located near an exit and away from the cooking area.
Findings:
The kitchen was not equipped with an ABC rating fire extinguisher.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
An additional ABC rated fire extinguisher is scheduled to be installed on 3/25/2024 in the kitchen area near an exit and away from the cooking area. |