Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: SANDY RIDGE INVESTORS, INC., D/B/A SANDY RIDGE CARE CENTER
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Pensacola, Florida
Filed: Jan. 05, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, May 4, 2004.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Ji) -5 Pil 4: 00
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. AHCA Case No.: 20(3007€56
SANDY RIDGE INVESTORS, INC. d/b/a
SANDY RIDGE CARE CENTER,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (hereinafter
Sd 'files this Administrativ: Complaint cpus
:. Agency”), by-aiid-through its undersigned counsel:
against SANDY RIDGE INVESTORS, INC. dib/a SANDY RIDGE CARJi CENTER
(hereinafter “SRCC”), pursuant Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2003), and
alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action: (a) to assign a conditional licensure status to SRCC pursuait to Section
400.23(7), Florida Statutes (2003), due to the presence of at least one class It deviciency at a
survey performed on or about September 9, 2002; and (b) to assess ccsts re.ated to the
investigation and prosecution of the case pursuant to Section 400.121(10), Florida Statutes
(2003). The original conditional license is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
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JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida
Statutes (2003).
2. The Agency has jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 400, Part iJ, Flo: ‘ida Statutes
(2003).
3. Venue shall be determined pursuant to Rule 28-106.207, Florida Acministrative
Code (2003).
PARTIES
4. ‘The Agency is the regulatory zuthority responsible for licenswe and enforcement
of all applicable statutes and rules governing skilled nursing facilities pursuznt to Chapter 400,
Part Il, Florida Statutes (2003), and Chapter 59A-4, Florida Administrative Co Je (20')3).
5, Sandy Ridge Investors, Inc. is a Florida for profit corperation with a principal
address of 2851 Remington Green Circle, Suite D, Ta lahassee, Florida 32308.
6. SRCC is licensed by the Agency to operate a 60-bed nursing ho:ne located at 5360
Glover Lane, Milton, Florida 32570, having been issued license number SNF119009¢.
7. SRCC is and was at all times material hereto a licensed facility under the licensing
authority of the Agency, and is and was required to comply with all applicable ules aad statutes.
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EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 9, 2003, THE AGENCY ASSIGNED A CONDITIONAL
LICENSURE STATUS TO SRCC BASED UPON THE DETERMINATION F-JAT SRCC
WAS NOT IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE LAWS AND RULES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF
8.
A LEAST ONE CLASS II DEFICIENCY
AT THE MOST RECENT SURVEY OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2003.
§ 400.23(7), Fla. Stat. (2003)
42 C.E.R. § 483,25(c)(1) or (2)
Rule 59A-4.1288, Fla. Admin. Code (2003)
CLASS If DEFICIENCY
The Agency realleges and incorporates by reference paragrapiis one (1) through
seven (7) above as if fully set forth herein.
9.
II deficiency was cited against SRCC based on the findings below involviig Resident #1 or
Resident #2.
On or about September 9, 2003, the Agency conducted a survey at SRIC. A class
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to
prevent the development of pressure sores after admissior. and to pre vide
necessary treatment and services to promote healing for 2 of 2 sampled
residents (#1,2). The findings are:
Record review for resident #1 indicated the resident is alert and oriented to
person, place, and time and is own responsible person to make decis: ons.
The record indicates the resident has a diagnosis of Neurogenic Blaider
and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated 9/3/03
indicates the resident requires extensive assistance with ADLs, including
bed mobility. The resident has a foley catheter due to Neurogenic Blac der.
Review of the medication record indicates the resident is receiving
medications for bladder spasms. Review of the nurses’ notes and care
plan indicate the resident has been leaking urine around the catieter since
November 21, 2000. Review of the nurses notes dated 8/16/05 indicated
extremely excoriated and bloody buttocks. The note also indicates the
resident is scheduled to see a physician 8/28/03. A telephone order was
written on 7/18/03 indicating a urology consult for "incontinerce arcund
catheter". Another nurses note dated 8/19/03 indicates excoriated beefy red
buttocks with deep imprints from the Foley catheter. The record lacked
evidence that the physician was notified of the severity of the wounds i ntil
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the resident saw the urologist on 8/28/03. Nurses’ notes indicat: the
resident saw the urologist on 8/28/03 and was referred to the Wound
Center the following day. Review of the Wound Center aotes lated
8/29/03 state the resident was diagnosed with a yeast infect.on ani the
yeast rash is potentiated by the wetness he/she experiences from hr s/her
leaking foley catheter. The center also indicates the resident has several
pressure sores related to pressure from his/her Foley Catheter. The MIDS
dated 9/3/03 is coded for 4 stage 2 ulcers on the buttocks, coccy?. and
thigh. Review of the 8/03 medication record indicates the resident is to
receive Nystatin ointment. to the buttocks twice daily. Th follc wing
dates lack signatures noting Nystatin ointment. as given on the 7-3 shift:
8/2, 8/3, 8/8, 8/11, 8/16, 8/17, 8/18, 8/20, 8/21, 8/22, and 3/25 and for the
3-11 shift: 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/8, 8/10, 8/12, 8/21, 8/22, 8/23, and 8/24. Also
the medication record lacked signatures noting foley cath. care at HS hour
of sleep) on the following dates: 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/8, 8/9, 8/10, 8/12, 8/15,
8/22, 8/23, 8/24, 8/27, 8/28. The medication record also lacked signe tures
noting for Criticaid to the buttocks bid (twice a day) cn the following
dates: 7-3 shift: 8/27 and 8/28. Calmoseptine ointment to be appli2d to
areas 2-4 times a day, the medication record lacked signatures as given for
the following dates and times: 8/29 the 1-7 shift, 8/30 the 7-3 and 11-7
shifts, 8/31 the 7-3 shift.
Interview with the resident on 9/9/03 a? 4:00 PM indicated her/his but ocks
is painful and has been for sometime. The resident states he/she is unable
to reposition self in bed or in the wheelchair. He/she aiso siates h/she
has had a catheter for a long time and that he/she has bladder spasm:. that
causes her/him to leak urine around the catheter. The residert states the
urine leaking onto the skin as caused irritation and pain. The res dent
states he/she is put to bed around 7:00 PM and is gotten up round 9:00
AM. The resident states the staff does not reposition me at least every two
hours and does not check to see if I arn wet, I lay in the same positicn all
night. The resident also states he/she thinks the staff thinks he/she: can
take care of self because he/she used to be an aide.
Record review of the plan of care dated 11/21/00 indicates ¢. histo:y of
skin breakdown related to MS with immobility and incentinence, This
plan of care related to skin breakdown was last reviewed on 9/3/03 with
the following interventions: administer treatments as ordered, rionitor’ site
daily, keep skin clean and dry, check resident every 1-2 hours vor catheter
leakage. The record lacked evidence the treatments were done as orc ered
and the site was monitored daily. Per interview with the residen: the
resident was not checked for vetness throughout the night, nor wa: the
resident assisted with turning while in bed at least every 2 hours. Per
interview with the resident the resident was not turned every two hours.
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This pressure area was avoidable and treatment and services wer: not
provided based on the lack of evidence that treatments were administered
as ordered, notifying the physician of change in condition from 3/16-
28/03, delay in treatment urologist consult ordered 7/18/03 and saw
urologist 8/28/03, interview of resident stating he/sbe is not checked for
wetness every 2 hours and not repositioned every two hours anc: not
following the plan of care.
Review of #2 record indicates a diagnosis of Organic Brain Syndrome.
According to the MDS dated 7/03 indicates the resident has 2 stage 2
pressure areas on the coccyx. Review of the August medication record
lacks signatures that treatment to the coccyx (Clean coceyx with normal
saline, pat dry and apply Sorbsen and cover with dressing daily) was given
for the following dates: 8/22, &/23, 8/24, 8/25, 8/26, 8/27, 8/28, 8/29 and
8/30. ;
Interview with staff on 9/9/03 at 4:30 PM stated the order was fos the
treatment to be done every 7th day and that was what the nurse signed for.
Review of the plan of care dated 7/03 indicates to treat as ordered by: the
physician which was daily.
This pressure area was avoidable and. treatment and services were not
provided based on not following the plan of care and treetment not
administered as ordered.
10. Based on all of the foregoing, SRCC violated Rule 52A-
4.1288, Florida Administrative Code, which incoporetes by
reference Title 42 C.F.R. § 483.25(c)(1) or (2), by failing to
ensure, based on a resident’s comprehensive assessment, that:
(a) a resident who enters the facility without pressure sores
does not develop pressure sores unless the individuai’s clinical
condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; or (b) a
resident having pressure sores receives the necessary treatment
and services to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent
new sores from developing.
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11. Pursuant to Section 400.23(8)(b), Florida Statutes (2003), the foregoiag is a class
II deficiency because it compromised Resident #1’s or Resident #2’s ability to mainiain or reach
his or her highest practicable physical, mental, or psychosocial well-being, as defined by an
accurate and comprehensive resident assessment, plan of care, and provision of services.
12. Pursuant to Section 400.23(7), Florida Statutes (2003), the presence of one class I
deficiency warrants the assignment of a conditional licensure status to SRCC.
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Agency respectfully requests the following relief:
1) Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on Court I;
2) Uphold the assignment of a conditional licensure status to SF.CC
for the time period commencing September 9, 2093, and ending
The license was upgraded to standard effective
; and
3) Assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this
case pursuant to Section 400.121(10), Florida Statutes (2003).
DISPLAY OF LICENSE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 400.23(7)(e), FLORIDA STATUTES, SRCC SHALL POST
THE LICENSE IN A PROMINENT PLACE THAT IS IN CLEAR AND UNOBS7RUCTED
PUBLIC VIEW AT OR NEAR THE PLACE WHERE RESIDENTS ARE BEING A))MITTED
TO THE FACILITY.
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NOTICE
SRCC hereby is notified that it has a rigit to request an administrative hear ng pursuant
to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statues (2003), Specific options for administrative
action are set out in the attached Election of )tights form (two pages) anc. expleined in the
attached Explanation of Rights form (one page). All requests for hearing shall be ‘nade to the
Agency, and delivered to Lealand McChare.t, Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care
Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
SRCC IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO REQUEST A
HEARING WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT WILL RESULT IN AN ADMISSION OF THE
FACTS ALLEGED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT AND THE ENTRY OF A
FINAL ORDER BY THE AGENCY. TH}! REQUEST FOR HEARING IMUST BE
RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY WITHIN 1 WENTY-ONE (21) DAYS FOLLOWING
RECEIPT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT BY SRCC.
Resp: xtfully submitted,
hr C. L
ri ©. Desnick, Esquire
Assis ant General Counsel
Flerica Bar No. 129542
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3.
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Telephone: (850) 922-8854
Fax: (850) 413-9313
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that one original Administrative Complaint, Electio: of Rights
form, Explanation of eee form, and the original conditional license has been sent via U.S.
Certified Mail, Receipt Requested, (return rex cipt #
60) 034 lb V4 . “S04 4B) ‘o Mark H. Daniels, Administrator, Sandy Ridge
Investors, Inc. d/b/a Sandy Ridge Care Center, 5360 Glover Lane, Milton, Flonda 32570, and
that one origina] Administrative Complaint, Election of Rights fonn, Explanation of Fights form,
and a true and correct copy of the conditional license has been sent via U.S. Cerified Mail,
Retum Receipt Requested (retum receipt # 7001 0360 0002 354 20/l ) to
Michael J. Bittman, 301 East Pine Street, Suite 1400, Orlando, Florida 3280} Regist ered Agent
for Sandy Ridge Investors, Inc, on this BAH day of November 2003.
QenrwreAd
LORIC. ssi ESQUIRE
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Docket for Case No: 04-000027
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 19, 2004 |
Final Order filed.
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May 04, 2004 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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May 03, 2004 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction and for Remand (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Mar. 31, 2004 |
Petitioner`s First Set of Request for Admissions, Interrogatories, and Request for Production of Documents (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 15, 2004 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for May 6 and 7, 2004; 12:00 p.m.; Pensacola, FL).
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Mar. 04, 2004 |
Response to Motion for Continuance filed by A. Clark.
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Mar. 03, 2004 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jan. 21, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jan. 21, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for March 23 and 24, 2004; 12:00 p.m.; Pensacola, FL).
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Jan. 15, 2004 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed by A. Clark.
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Jan. 13, 2004 |
Order Granting Agreed Motion to Consolidate (consolidated cases are: 04-000027, 04-000028).
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Jan. 09, 2004 |
Agreed Motion to Consolidate (Cases requested 04-0027 and 04-0028) filed by Respondent.
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Jan. 09, 2004 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Jan. 09, 2004 |
Notice of Service of Respondent`s First Set of Interrogatories to Petitioner filed.
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Jan. 07, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Jan. 05, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 05, 2004 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Proceeding filed.
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Jan. 05, 2004 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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