Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: MAGNOLIA LTC, INC., D/B/A MAGNOLIA MANOR
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Green Cove Springs, Florida
Filed: Nov. 08, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 25, 2006.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. AHCA Case No. 2004007586
MAGNOLIA LTC INC., —_ nite
MAGNOLIA MANOR, e Uf ° f U f 4
Respondent.
ee
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
(“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative
Complaint against MAGNOLIA LTC INC., d/b/a MAGNOLIA MANOR
(“Respondent”) pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2004), and
alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the amount of $1,000
against Respondent, pursuant to Section 400.419(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2004); and
Rules 58A-5.0191(2)(a) and (d), and S8A-5.0191(10)(e), Florida Administrative Code
(2004).
as cited for two Class III violations during a Complaint
3, 2004, AHCA
2. Respondent w
Investigation AHCA conducted on or about June 21, 2004. On July 2
conducted a follow-up to the Complaint Investigation and found that the two Class III
violations remained uncorrected.
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JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3. This tribunal has jurisdiction over Respondent, pursuant to Sections
120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2004).
4. Venue shall be determined, pursuant to Chapter 28-106.207, Florida
Administrative Code (2004).
PARTIES
5. Pursuant to Chapter 400, Part III, Florida Statutes (2004), and Chapter
58A-5, Florida Administrative Code (2004), AHCA is the licensing and enforcing
authority with regard to assisted living facility laws and rules.
6. Respondent is an assisted living facility located at 3339 Highway 17,
Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043. Respondent is and was at all times material hereto a
licensed facility under Chapter 400, Part III, Florida Statutes (2004), and Chapter 58A-5,
Florida Administrative Code (2004), having been issued license number 10379.
COUNT I
de a minimum of one hour of in-service training to
The Respondent failed to provi
residents prior to the staff providing personal care
staff who provide direct care to
to residents.
§ 400.419(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2004)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(2)(a) (2004)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(1 0)(e) (2004)
7. AHCA re-alleges paragraphs 1-6 above.
8. On or about June 21, 2004, AHCA conducted a Complaint Investigation at
Respondent’s facility. AHCA cited Respondent for a violation, based on the findings
below, to wit:
two sampled personnel records on 6-21-04 at approximately 9:15 AM
a) Review of
tation regarding infection control training.
revealed they did not contain documen
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in-service training in infectio
residents, as requ
9.
Respondent failed to provide documentation of a minimum of one hour of
n control for staff before providing personal care to
ired by Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(2)(a) (2004) and Fla. Admin.
Code R. 58A-5.0191(10)(e) (2004).
10.
follows:
Ҥ8A-5.0191 Staff Training Requirements
SERVICE TRAINING. Each facility must provi
to facility staff. (a) Staff who provide
certified nursing assistants, or home he:
59A-8.0095, F.A.C., must receive a minimum
infection control, including universal precautions,
before providing personal care to residents.
Assisted living facility staff training is required, in pertinent part, as
and Training Fees...(2) STAFF IN-
ide the following in-service training
direct care to residents, other than nurses,
alth aides trained in accordance with Rule
of 1 hour in-service training in
and facility sanitation procedures
Documentation of compliance with the
0.1030, relating to blood bome pathogens,
staff training requirements of 29 CFR 191
may be used to meet this requirement.” (Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(2)(a)
(2004))
-5.0191 Staff Training Requirements and Training Fees..
PROVIDER AND CURRICULUM APPROVAL;
DOCUMENTATION...(e) Except a:
rule shall be documented in the facility’s personnel fi
include the title of the training program, course con!
training provider’s name and the training provi
of training. A certificate issued by the dep
documentation of training provided by department staff.
“658A
.(10) TRAINING
TRAINING
s otherwise noted any training required by this
les which documentation shall
tent, date of attendance, the
‘der’s credentials, and number of hours
artment shall provide sufficient
” (Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-
5.0191(10)(e) (2004))
11.
For this violation, AHCA provided Respondent a mandated correction
date of July 21, 2004.
of the violation and the gravity of its prob
wit:
12.
“(c) Clas:
and maintenance of a facility or to the p
determines indirectly or potentially threaten
or security of facility residents, other than c
The foregoing violation constitutes a Class III violation due to the nature
able effect on the residents of the facility, to
s III violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
ersonal care of residents which the agency
the physical or emotional heaith, safety,
lass I or class II violations. A class I
f not less than $500 and not exceeding
violation is subject to an administrative fine o
$1,000 for each violation...” (§ 400.419(1}(c), Fla. Stat. (2004))
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13. On July 23, 2004, AHCA conducted a follow-up to the Complaint
Investigation at Respondent’s facility. AHCA cited Respondent for an uncorrected
violation, based on the findings below, to wit:
a) Review of three sampled personnel records of staff who perform personal care to
residents on 7/23/04 at approximately 9:30 AM revealed that three of three
records (#2, #3, and #5) did not contain documentation regarding infection
p on 7-23-04 the training had not been
control training. At time of the follow-uj
completed as confirmed in an interview with the administrator at 10:15 AM.
14. The foregoing violation constitutes an uncorrected Class III violation due
the residents of the facility,
to the nature of the violation and the gravity of its effect on
and warrants a fine of $500, to wit:
“(c) Class II violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
and maintenance of a facility or to the personal care of residents which the agency
determines indirectly or potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety,
or security of facility residents, other than class I or class I violations. A class II
violation is subject to an administrative fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding
Fla. Stat. (2004))
$1,000 for each violation...” (§ 400.419(1}(¢),
15. AHCA, in determining the penalty imposed, considered the gravity of the
violation, the probability that death or serious harm will result, the uncorrected actions of
the administrator, the financial benefit to the facility of committing or continuing the
violation, and the licensed capacity of the facility.
WHEREFORE, AHCA demands the following relief:
1. Enter factual and legal findings as set forth in the allegations of this count;
2. Impose a fine in the amount of $500 for the referenced violation; and
3. Impose such other appropriate relief as this tribunal may find and deem
appropriate.
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COUNT II
ide 3 hours of in-service training within 30 days of
The Respondent failed to prov!
de direct care to residents in resident behavior and
employment to staff who provi
needs, and providing assistance with activities of daily living.
§ 400.419(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2004)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(2)(d) (2004)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 584-5.0191(10)(e) (2004)
16. | AHCA re-alleges paragraphs 1-6 above.
17. On or about June 21, 2004, AHCA conducted a Complaint Investigation at
Respondent’s facility. AHCA cited Respondent for a violation, based on the findings
below, to wit:
a) Review of two sampled personnel records on 6/21/04 at approximately 9:15 AM
revealed they did not contain documentation related to resident behavior and
needs, and ADL training within 30 days of employment.
18. Respondent failed to provide documentation of 3 hours in-service training
within 30 days of employment for staff who provide direct care to residents and
assistance with activities of daily living (“ADL”), as required by Fla. Admin. Code R.
§8A-5.0191(2)(d) (2004) and Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(10)(e) (2004).
19. Assisted living facility staff training is required, in pertinent part, as
follows:
d Training Fees...(2) STAFF IN-
de the following in-service training
are to residents, other than nurses,
with Rule 59A-8.0095, F.A.C.,
“58A-5.0191 Staff Training Requirements an
SERVICE TRAINING. Each facility must provi
to facility staff...(d) Staff who provide direct c:
CNAs, or home health aides trained in accordanc
must receive 3 hours of in-service training within 30 days of employment...” (Fla.
Admin. Code R. 58A-5.0191(2)(d) (2004))
Ҥ8A-5.0191 Staff Training Requirements and Training Fees...(10) TRAINING
TRAINING
PROVIDER AND CURRICULUM APPROVAL;
DOCUMENTATION...(e) Except as otherwise noted any training required by this
rule shall be documented in the facility’s personnel files which documentation shall
include the title of the training program, course content, date of attendance, the
training provider’s name and the training provider’s credentials, and number of hours
of training. A certificate issued by the department shall provide sufficient
documentation of training provided by department staff.” (Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-
5.0191(10)(e) (2004))
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20. For this violation, AHCA provided Respondent a mandated correction
date of July 21, 2004.
21. The foregoing violation constitutes a Class Il violation due to the nature
of the violation and the gravity of its probable effect on the residents of the facility, to
wit:
re those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
lity or to the personal care of residents which the agency
determines indirectly or potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety,
or security of facility residents, other than class I or class Il violations. A class Io
violation is subject to an administrative fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding
$1,000 for each violation...” (§ 400.419(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2004))
“(c) Class III violations a
and maintenance of a faci
22. On July 23, 2004, AHCA conducted a follow-up to the Complaint
Investigation at Respondent’s facility. AHCA cited Respondent for an uncorrected
violation, based on the findings below, to wit:
rsonnel records of staff who provide direct care to residents on
AM revealed that two of three records (#2 and #5)
ated to resident behavior and needs, and ADL
At the time of the follow-up on 7-23-04
as confirmed in an interview with the
a) Review of three pe
7/23/04 at approximately 9:30
did not contain documentation rel;
training within 30 days of employment.
the training had not been completed
administrator at 10:15 AM.
23. The foregoing violation constitutes an uncorrected Class III violation due
to the nature of the violation and the gravity of its effect on the residents of the facility,
and warrants a fine of $500, to wit:
violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
and maintenance of a facility or to the personal care of residents which the agency
determines indirectly or potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety,
or security of facility residents, other than class I or class II violations. A class I
violation is subject to an administrative fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding
$1,000 for each violation...” (§ 400.419(1}(c), Fla. Stat. (2004))
“(c) Class III
24. AHCA, in determining the penalty imposed, considered the gravity of the
violation, the probability that death or serious harm will result, the uncorrected actions of
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the administrator, the financial benefit to the facility of committing or continuing the
violation, and the licensed capacity of the facility.
WHEREFORE, AHCA demands the following relief:
1. Enter factual and legal findings as set forth in the allegations of this count;
2.
Impose a fine in the amount of $500 for the referenced violation; and
Impose such other appropriate relief as this tribunal may find and deem
appropriate.
NOTICE
Respondent, MAGNOLIA LTC INC., d/b/a MAGNOLIA MANOR, is notified
that it has a right to request an administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569,
Florida Statutes. Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached
Election of Rights (one page) and explained in the attached Explanation of Rights (one
page). All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care
Administration, and delivered to the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727
Mahan Dr., Bldg. 3, MSC 3, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308; Attention: Agency Clerk.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED, IF THE REQUEST FOR HEARING IS
NOT RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS ADMINISTRATIVE
COMPLAINT, A FINAL ORDER WILL BE ENTERED.
Submitted on this _| ST day of Octuteyr 2004,
Timothy B. Elliott, Senior Attomes g
Fla. Bar No. 210536
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. #3, MSC #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 922-5873
Fax: (850) 921-0158 or 413-93 13
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original Administrative Complaint, Explanation of
Rights form, and Election of Rights forms have been sent by U.S. Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested (receipt# 7000 1530 0000 5684 9051) to Magnolia Manor, Attention:
Administrator, 3339 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043.
Submitted on this | et day of ( de +o eh) 2004.
for Timothy B. Elliott, Senior Atiomey 6 ¢)
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Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 25, 2006 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 11, 2006 |
Agency`s Unilateral Response to Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance filed.
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Mar. 13, 2006 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by April 13, 2006).
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Mar. 09, 2006 |
Motion for Continuance of the Final Hearing filed.
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Jan. 18, 2006 |
Letter to Judge Cleavinger from H. Weldon regarding the Notice of Hearing filed.
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Jan. 11, 2006 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jan. 11, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for March 20, 2006; 12:00 p.m.; Green Cove Springs, FL).
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Dec. 22, 2005 |
Agency`s Unilateral Response to Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance filed.
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Dec. 21, 2005 |
Notice of Substitution of Counsel and Request for Service (filed by G. Pickett).
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Oct. 28, 2005 |
Order Granting Withdrawal of Counsel (R. Steele).
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Oct. 28, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance (parties to advise status by December 28, 2005).
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Oct. 27, 2005 |
Amended Agreed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Oct. 26, 2005 |
Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel (FRAES No. 2004010817) filed.
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Oct. 26, 2005 |
Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel (FRAES No. 2005000265) filed.
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Oct. 26, 2005 |
Request for Telephonic Hearing filed.
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Sep. 08, 2005 |
Order of Consolidation (Case No. 04-4049 was added to the consolidated batch).
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Aug. 09, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for November 1, 2005; 12:00 p.m.; Green Cove Springs, FL).
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Aug. 08, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by K. Gieseking).
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Aug. 05, 2005 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Apr. 18, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for August 10, 2005; 10:00 a.m.; Green Cove Springs, FL).
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Jan. 24, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for April 19, 2005; 12:00 p.m.; Green Cove Springs, FL).
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Jan. 13, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance as Co-counsel (filed by M. Changus, Esquire). |
Jan. 13, 2005 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Dec. 13, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for January 18, 2005; 12:00 p.m.; Green Cove Springs, FL).
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Nov. 16, 2004 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by H. Weldon via facsimile).
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Nov. 09, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 08, 2004 |
Respondent`s Petition filed.
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Nov. 08, 2004 |
Election of Rights for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Nov. 08, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 08, 2004 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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