Observations
Based on a review of resident records, the recovery house failed to make at least one attempt to notify the resident ' s emergency contact in accordance with subsection (b) immediately and in no event more than 12 hours after the resident decides to end residency or does not return to the drug and alcohol recovery house as expected.
These findings were reviewed with the recovery house staff during the licensing process.
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Plan of Correction
Process of Correction: citation for non-compliance 28 PA Code 717.27
The plan of correction will involve the following: Upon the time of intake/admission the client fills out both the emergency contact release form in addition to an Emergency Medical Information (EMI) form and it is updated regularly, as deemed necessary. We have now also updated and added our new Emergency Notification to Family Member or Emergency Contact form and process at Camp Joy. Upon intake the client and Case Manager will fill out the EMFMEC form and release. If there is an allegation of domestic abuse perpetrated upon the resident by the designated emergency contact, we advise that they use someone else as an emergency contact person.
Once a client leaves Camp Joy early, unplanned, or does not return as expected or in the event of an emergency within 12 hours of not returning to the program when the client would otherwise be expected back then staff will make at least one attempt to notify the client's emergency contact.
After staff has attempted to notify the client's emergency contact then the staff member will fill out the emergency notification reference form that is in the client's file to document the procedure was followed. All of these forms are below and attached.
In addition, file inspection at Camp Joy will be conducted variably during the year to increase accountability.
The individuals responsible for this happening are the Executive Director of Social Services at the YMCA and the Program Director at Camp Joy and we expect all changes and updates to be in effect by 7/1/2023.
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