Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: KINDRED NURSING CENTERS EAST, LLC, D/B/A CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER
Judges: FRED L. BUCKINE
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: St. Petersburg, Florida
Filed: Nov. 14, 2002
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Thursday, March 27, 2003.
Latest Update: Aug. 13, 2003
Summary: The issues for determination are: (1) whether the deficiency alleged as a result of a Complaint Survey conducted on June 18, 2002, is appropriately classified as a Class I deficiency; (2) whether a fine in the amount of $10,000 is appropriate; (3) whether the "Conditional" licensure status, issued October 29, 2002, is warranted; and (4) whether the alleged violation constitutes grounds for a six-month survey requirement and $6,000 survey fee.AHCA`s complaint, alleged lack of adequate supervision
Summary: The issues for determination are: (1) whether the deficiency alleged as a result of a Complaint Survey conducted on June 18, 2002, is appropriately classified as a Class I deficiency; (2) whether a fine in the amount of $10,000 is appropriate; (3) whether the "Conditional" licensure status, issued October 29, 2002, is warranted; and (4) whether the alleged violation constitutes grounds for a six-month survey requirement and $6,000 survey fee.AHCA`s complaint, alleged lack of adequate supervision - Class I, failed to prove use of bedside rails in violation of any standard; death of resident accident; Administrative Complaint dismissed.
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Petitioner,
AHCA NO: 2002045868
vs.
KINDRED NURSING CENTERS EAST, LLC,
d/b/a CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration
(hereinafter “AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel,
and files this Administrative Complaint against KINDRED NURSING
CENTERS EAST, LLC, d/b/a CARROLLWOOD CARE CENTER (hereinafter
“Respondent”) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose a conditional licensure
status effective June 18, 2002, pursuant to Sections
400.23(7) (b) and 400.23(8) (b) Florida Statutes. The original
conditional license is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
2. The Respondent was originally cited for the deficiency
during the Complaint Survey conducted on or about June 18, 2002.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent
pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
4. venue lies in Hillsborough County, Division of
Administrative Hearings, pursuant to 120.57 Florida Statutes,
and Chapter 28, Florida Administrative Code.
PARTIES
5. AHCA, is the enforcing authority with regard to
nursing home licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part ITI,
Florida Statutes and Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 15002
Hutchinson Road, Tampa, FL 33625. The facility is licensed
under Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4,
Florida Administrative Code.
COUNT I
EFFECTIVE JUNE 18, 2002, AHCA ASSIGNED A CONDITIONAL LICENSURE
STATUS TO THE RESPONDENT BASED UPON THE DETERMINATION THAT THE
RESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION TO PREVENT AN
ACCIDENT FOR ONE RESIDENT WHO DIED FROM A SIDE RAIL INJURY IN
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES DUE TO THE
PRESENCE OF ONE (1) CLASS I DEFICIENCY AT THE
MOST RECENT SURVEY OF JUNE 18, 2002
Fl. Admin Code R.59A -4.1288 INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE
42 CFR 483.25(h) (2); §400.022 (1) (1) Fl. Stat. (2001)
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as if
fully set forth herein.
8. On or about June 18, 2002 a complaint investigation
was conducted at the facility.
9. During that investigation, the particular findings
regarding this deficiency include the fact that resident #1 was
found on the floor sitting in an upright position at
approximately 8:15am on 5/5/02 by a CNA. His head was wedged
between the right upper side rail and the mattress with the
resident’s chin pressed upward against the rail hyperextending
the neck. The resident was without pulse or respiration.
10 Further findings include the fact that the fall
resident assessment protocol of 4/9/02 revealed that Resident #1
was at risk for falls.
11. Based on the above actions or inactions the facility
violated Fl. Admin Code R.59A-4.1288 incorporating by reference
42 CFR 483.25 (h) (2) which requires that the facility provide
adequate supervision to prevent accidents; §400.022 (1)(1) Fl.
Stat. (2001) which requires the resident receive adequate and
appropriate health care and protective and support services
consistent with the resident care plan and established practices
within the community.
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency
on Count I;
B. Recommend that the change of licensure status
effective June 18, 2002, from Standard to Conditional
be upheld; and
Cc. Assess costs related to the investigation and
prosecution of this case pursuant to §400.121(10)
Florida Statutes.
D All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
DISPLAY OF LICENSE
Pursuant to §400.062(5) and §400.23(7) (e) Florida
Statutes, KINDRED NURSING CENTERS EAST, LLC, d/b/a CARROLLWOOD
CARE CENTER shall post the license in a prominent place that is
in clear and unobstructed public view at or near the place where
residents are being admitted to the facility.
NOTICE
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KINDRED NURSING CENTERS EAST, LLC, d/b/a CARROLLWOOD CAR
CENTER is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to §120.569, Florida Statutes.
Specific options for administrative action are set out in the
attached Explanation of Rights (one page) and Election of Rights
(two pages).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention of
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care
Administration, 525 Mirror Lake Drive, North, Sebring Building,
Suite 330D, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO REQUEST
A HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT WILL
RESULT IN AN ADMISSION OF THE FACTS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND
THE ENTRY OF A FINAL ORDER BY THE AGENCY.
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esquire
AHCA — Senior/ Attorney
Fla. Bar No. 504149
525 Mirror Lake Drive, North
Sebring Building, Suite 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 552-1439 (Office)
(727) 552-1440 (FAX)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to
Cc T Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation,
FL 33324 by U.S. Mail and to Administrator, Carrollwood Care
Center, 15002 Hutchinson Road, Tampa, FL 33625, by U.S.
Certified Mail, Return Receipt No. % 0510 0003 FYI RIS ,
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Eileen 0’ Ha Garcia, Esquire
Copies furnished to: /
C T Corporation System
Registered Agent for
Carrollwood Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Mail)
Administrator
Carrollwood Care Center
15002 Hutchinson Road
Tampa, Florida 33625
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Fileen O’Hara Garcia-AHCA Senior Attorney
525 Mirror Lake Drive, North
Sebring Building, Suite 330D
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
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Docket for Case No: 02-004417
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 13, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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Mar. 27, 2003 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying hearing record referred to the Agency sent out.
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Mar. 27, 2003 |
Recommended Order issued (hearing held February 4-5, 2003) CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 06, 2003 |
Proposed Recommended Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Mar. 04, 2003 |
Letter to E. Garcia, A. Clark from M. Cook enclosing amended cover page to the transcript, Volume III filed.
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Mar. 04, 2003 |
Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Mar. 04, 2003 |
Respondent the Abbey`s Amended Exhibit List filed.
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Feb. 25, 2003 |
Transcript of Proceedings (3 Volumes) filed. |
Feb. 04, 2003 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held; see case file for applicable time frames. |
Jan. 29, 2003 |
Respondent`s Objection to Petitioner`s Exhibits (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 29, 2003 |
(Joint) Amended Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Jan. 27, 2003 |
Prehearing Stipulation (filed by A. Clark via facsimile).
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Jan. 17, 2003 |
Petitioner`s Request for Taking of Official Recognition (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 06, 2003 |
Notice of Service of AHCA`s Answers to Interrogatories from Respondent (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 27, 2002 |
Notice of Taking Deposition, R. Knight, C. Russo, M. Torres, M. Hand, K. Mosrie, M. Comeau (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 24, 2002 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Dec. 24, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories filed by Respondent.
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Dec. 03, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Interrogatories filed by Respondent.
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Dec. 03, 2002 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Dec. 02, 2002 |
Notice and Certificate of Service of Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent (filed via facsimile).
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Nov. 26, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Nov. 26, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 4 and 5, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; St. Petersburg, FL).
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Nov. 25, 2002 |
Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 02-004416, 02-004417)
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Nov. 20, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order and Agreed Motion to Consolidate (cases requested to be consolidated 02-4417, 02-4416) filed by A. Clark.
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Nov. 15, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Nov. 14, 2002 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 14, 2002 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Proceeding filed.
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Nov. 14, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Orders for Case No: 02-004417
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Jul. 31, 2003 |
Agency Final Order
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Mar. 27, 2003 |
Recommended Order
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AHCA`s complaint, alleged lack of adequate supervision - Class I, failed to prove use of bedside rails in violation of any standard; death of resident accident; Administrative Complaint dismissed.
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