Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: PARK PLAZA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, LLC
Judges: JESSICA E. VARN
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Oct. 05, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Latest Update: Nov. 16, 2012
; STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner. AHCA—No+—2041009154
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PARK PLAZA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE LLC
d/b/a PARK PLAZA RETIREMENT
RESIDENCE,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency .for Health Care Administration
(“AHCA”), by: and through the undersigned counsel, and files this
Administrative Complaint against Park Plaza Retirement Residence
LLC d/b/a Park Plaza Retirement Residence (hereinafter “Park
Plaza Retirement Residence”), pursuant to Chapter 429, Part I,
and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, (2010), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1, This is an action to impose an administrative fine of
$1,000.00 pursuant to Section 429.19, Florida Statutes (2010),
for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections
120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and 28-106, Florida
Administrative Code.
Filed October 5, 2011 3:26 PM Division of Administrative Hearings
3. Venue lies. pursuant to Rule 28-106,207, Florida
Administrative Code.
PARTIES
licensure and enforcement of all applicable statutes and rules
governing assisted living facilities, pursuant to Chapter 429,
Part I, Florida Statutes (2010), and’ Chapter 58A-5, Florida
Code.
5. Park Plaza Retirement Residence operates a 120-bed
assisted living facility located at 15520 N.W. 2" Avenue, North
Miami Beach, Florida 33160. Park Plaza Retirement Residence is
licensed as an assisted living facility license number AL7169,
with an expiration date of 12/01/2011. Park Plaza Retirement
Residence was at all times material hereto a licensed facility
under the licensing authority of AHCA and was required to comply
with all applicable rules and statutes.
COUNT I
PARK PLAZA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FAILED TO ENSURE FACILITY’ S
PHYSICAL STRUCTURE, INCLUDING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS ,
FLOORS, ROOF AND CEILINGS ARE IN GOOD REPAIR
Rule 58A-5.023(3) (a)3, Florida Administrative Code
(PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS) ‘
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
6. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through
(5) as if fully set forth herein.
7, During three complaint investigations conducted on
4/21/2011 and based on tour and interview, it was determined that
the facility failed to ensure facility's physical structure,
including the interior and exterior walls, floors, roof and
ceilings shall be structurally sound and in good repair.
i During—tour—on—April 21,2011 —at—0+ 05—am—the—fel towing
(a) Bedroom #32 had a very strong smell of urine. |
(b) Bedroom #57 had a very strong smell of urine and
had gnats and other bugs on the table and on bed #1.
(c) Bedroom #70 contained a leak in the bathroom which
caused wet carpet near bed #1 and water damage on the shower
wall, .
(d) Bedroom #76 had peeling paint on the walls and on
the bathroom door. .
-9. An interview on 4/21/2010 at 11:00 ‘AM with med tech
revealed that they would get the maintenance manager to repair
“the rooms. Correction Date: 5/21/2011.
10. During the follow up conducted on 6/27/2011 and based
on tour and interview facility, it was determined that the. failed
to ensure facility's physical structure, including the interior
and exterior walls, floors, roof and ceilings shall. be
structurally sound and in good repair.
ii. During tour on June 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM it was revealed
that in bedrooms #4, #15, #37, #40, #42, and #73 there was a
strong smell of urine,
12. An interview on 7/27/2011. at 5:00 PM with the
Administrator, she advised they would get the housekeeper to
clean. the rooms. This is an uncorrected deficiency from
4/21/2011.
13. Based on the foregoing, Park Plaza Retirement Residence
violated Rule 59A-5.023(3) (a)3, Florida Administrative Code, an
uncorrected Class III deficiency, which carries, in.this case, an
assassed fine of S500 00,
COUNT IT
PARK PLAZA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FAILED TO ENSURE THAT SOME STAYEF
MEMBERS RECEIVED DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS TRAINING.
Rule 58A-5.0191(11), Florida Administrative Code
(STAFF .RECORDS STANDARDS)
14. .-AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through
(5) as if fully set forth herein.
15. During three complaint investigations conducted on
4/21/2011 and based on personnel record review and interview, it:
was determined that the facility failed to ensure that 1 out of 6
(#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) sampled staff members receive Do Not
Resuscitate Orders (DNROs) training.
16. Facility's record review on 4/21/2011 revealed that
sampled staff #1 (hired 11/10/2010), #2 (hired 6/10/2010), #3
(3/01/2010), #4 (hired 05/12/2008), #5 (hired 10/23/2010) and #6
(hired 10/20/2010) did not have any documentation of completing
the DNROs training within 60 days after the effective date of
employment .
17. An interview with the facility's Administrator on April
21, 2011 at 4:30PM stated that he thought they had it. Correction
Date: 5/21/2011.
18. During the follow-up conducted on 6/27/2011 and based
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on personnel record review and interview, it was determined that
the facility STILL failed to ensure that 1 out of 6 (#1, 2, 3, 4,
5, and 6) sampled staff members receive Do Not Resuscitate Orders
revealed that sampled staff #1 (hired 11/10/2010), #2 (hired
6/10/2010), ‘#3 (3/01/2010), #4 (hired 05/12/2008), #5 (hired
10/23/2010) and #6. (hired 10/20/2010) . did. not ~ have any
Facility's record review on 4/21/11 and 6/27/11
documentation of completing the DNROs training within 60 days
after the effective date of employment. .
20. Interview with the facility's administrator on
A at 4:30PM stated he thought they had it. Uncorrected
deficiency from 4/21/2011.
21. Based on the foregoing, Park Plaza Retirement Residence
violated Rule 58A-5.0191(11), Florida Administrative Code, an
uncorrected Class III deficiency, which carries, in this case, an
assessed fine of $500.00.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida Agency for
Health Care Administration requests the following relief:
Agency on Counts I, and II.
B. Assess an administrative fine of $1,000.00 against
Park Plaza Retirement Residence on Counts I, and II, pursuant to
Sections 429.19, Florida Statutes.
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A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the
Cc. Grant such other relief as this Court deems is
just and proper.
Respondent is notified that it has a _xight. to request an
<= = aaninistrative—hearing—pursuant—to—Ssections 120-569—and 120757,"
Florida Statutes (2010). Specific options for administrative
action are set out in the attached Election of Rights Form. All
vequests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care
Adninistration, and delivered to the Agency for Health Care
Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3, Tallahassee,
Florida 32308, attention Agency Clerk, telephone (850) 412-3630.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE .TO RECEIVE A
REQUEST FOR 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.
IF YOU WANT TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE
REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER,
elson E, Rodney
Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care
Administration
8333 N.W. 5374 Street
Suite 300 ,
Miami, Florida 33166
Copies furnished to:
Field Office Manager ;
Agency for Health Care Administration
8333 N.W. 53°¢ Street, Suite #300
Miami, Florida 33166
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing has been furnished by U.S. Certified Mail, _ Return
Receipt Requested to Gary Solomons, Administrator, Park Plaza
Retirement Residence, 15520 N.W. 24 Avenue, North Miami Beach,
Florida 33160, on Sigler burn 2. , 2011.
Nelson E. Rodney
Docket for Case No: 11-005129
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 16, 2012 |
Settlement Agreement filed.
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Nov. 16, 2012 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Mar. 20, 2012 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 19, 2012 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Mar. 15, 2012 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (of J. Alter, S. Haston, K. Bennett, P. Weaver, M. McKinstry, and T. Hoeler) filed.
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Mar. 15, 2012 |
Amended Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum (of G. Salomons and M. Rosenberg) filed.
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Mar. 15, 2012 |
Order on Pending Motions.
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Mar. 14, 2012 |
Response to Petitioner's Motion in Limine filed.
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Mar. 14, 2012 |
Response to Respondent's Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Mar. 14, 2012 |
Park Plaza's Motion in Limine filed.
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Mar. 12, 2012 |
Respondent's Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Mar. 09, 2012 |
Order on Motion to Dismiss.
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Mar. 02, 2012 |
Order on Motion to Amend.
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Feb. 29, 2012 |
Respondent's Response to Petitioner's Motion to Dismiss filed.
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Feb. 24, 2012 |
Motion to Dismiss filed.
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Feb. 24, 2012 |
Park Plaza's Objection to AHCA's Motion to Amend Notice of Intent to Deny filed.
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Feb. 22, 2012 |
Motion to Amend Notice of Intent to Deny filed.
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Jan. 04, 2012 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 3 and 4, 2012; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jan. 03, 2012 |
Unopposed Motion to Continue filed.
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Dec. 09, 2011 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Oct. 31, 2011 |
Response to Park Plaza's First Request for Admissions (filed in Case No. 11-005137).
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Oct. 31, 2011 |
Response to Park Plaza's First Request for Admissions (filed in Case No. 11-005129).
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Oct. 31, 2011 |
Response to Park Plaza's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Oct. 17, 2011 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 11 through 13, 2012; 8:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Oct. 14, 2011 |
Unopposed Motion to Continue filed.
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Oct. 12, 2011 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 11-4433, 11-5129, and 11-5137).
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Oct. 12, 2011 |
Agreed Motion to Consolidate filed.
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Oct. 11, 2011 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 06, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 05, 2011 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Oct. 05, 2011 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Oct. 05, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Orders for Case No: 11-005129