The Pennsylvania Department of Health completed the annual 4-day unannounced relicensure survey of the health care center from January 20 – 26, 2012. This survey certifies compliance with both Federal and State regulations and permits participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to continue as a licensed provider.
As part of the process, staff members and residents were interviewed personally. Clinical records were reviewed to assure compliance with specific criteria justifying services rendered to qualify for reimbursement. Specific practices were observed such as dining service, medication administration and other tasks.
The surveyors found no deficiencies as a result of the survey this year as well as in 2010. Also, the Department of Health surveyors were extremely complimentary of the culture, of the staff member hospitality and of the general organization and cleanliness of the areas they visited.
In addition, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare completed the annual relicensure survey for the Personal Care areas on February 8th 2012. This was an abbreviated one-day unannounced survey. Landis Homes qualified for this shorter survey in lieu of a three-day survey since it had no violations last year.
While onsite, these surveyors also interviewed staff members and residents as well as observed practices and reviewed clinical records. The surveyors found no deficiencies this year as a result of the survey. The Department of Public Welfare surveyors were very affirming and noted that it is not the norm to have no deficiencies for two consecutive years.
One of Landis Homes’ board members said in response to the news, “As the family member of a personal care resident, I am not surprised to hear such good news. Nevertheless, it deserves great commendation. I am so grateful.”
