Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: DELTA HEALTH GROUP, INC.,D/B/A WINDSOR MANOR
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Starke, Florida
Filed: Feb. 23, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, June 8, 2005.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
AHCA No. 2004010406 (Cond. Lic.)
vs.
AHCA No. 2004010404 (Fine)
DELTA HEALTH GROUP, INC.
dibia WINDSOR MANOR, - _
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Respondent. D> UL b { K
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MINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
ADMINISTRATIVE COMER
COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (‘(AHCA*
or “Agency”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative
Complaint against DELTA HEALTH GROUP, INC. d/b/a WINDSOR MANOR
(‘Respondent’), pursuant to Sections 420.589, and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and
allages:
ATURE OF THE ACTION
NATURE OF THE ACTIUN
to Section 400.23(7)(c), Florida Statutes, and an administrative fine of ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4 000), upon Respondent, pursuant to Section 400.23(8\(c),
Florida Statutes.
JURISDICTIO ID VENUE
2) AHCA, and the Division of Administrative Hearings upon a request for formal
hearing, have jurisdiction pursuant to Sections 420.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes.
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8) The regulatory provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations and Florida
Administrative Code that are pertinent to this alleged violation, read as foltows:
g 483.25(4)2), Quality of care.
mprehensive assessment, the facility must ensure that-...A resident
Based on the residert’s co
who is incontinent of bladder recelves appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract
infections and to restore 2s much normal bladder function as possible.”
9) AHCA surveyors conducted a survey of Respondent's facility on or about August 26,
2004, and found the following:
a. Record review of Resident #10 and interview with staff on 8/23/04 at 9:35 a.m. revealed
the resident was incontinent, requiring the usa of pads and briefs and was documen
as having @ diagnosis of recurrent UTIs.
b. AHCA survey staff observed the Incantinent care for Resident #10 on August 25, 2004 at
3:00pm performed by two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAS). The observations
included:
j. While one CNA rolled the resident over and held him/her on hisfher side, the
other CNA obtained @ clean, damp washdoth and began aeaning the resident,
who was actively having a bowel movement.
ii. The CNA wiped the resident eight times using the sai
washcloth was obtained and this time the CNA was wiped the resident five times
with the same washcloth. There w38 NO other changing of washcloths observed.
c¢. On 08/26/04 et §:00 p.m., AHCA survey staff reviewed the records for Resident #25.
According to the records, Resident #25 had @ history of urinary incontinence since his
Cereora! Vascular ‘Accident (CVA) and had a urology consultation: on 07/1 8/04 for his
discharge around his Indwelling catheter. Further record review revealed that he was
currently being treated for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
d. AHCA survey staff observed the urinary catheter care for
4:00 p.m. The observations inckuded:
i. This resident had a milky substance at the head of his penis
und the genitals. Certified Nursing Assistant while providing catheter
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ec. AHCA survey staff reviewed the
resident currently had & diagnosis of urinary retention and required an indwelling
catheter. The record review revealed a history of UTIs. AHCA survey staff observed
Resident #13's catheter care on 8/25/04 at 2:36 p.m, The observations included the
following:
i. The CNA obtained two clean washcloths, both were damped, one with soap and
cone with only water. The perineal area was cleaned with up end down motions
from above to below the catheter. naher the perineal area was cleaned, {he
catheter wes cleaned with up and down motions. After the perineal area and
cathater was deaned with soap the same technique wae [e with the
i. AHCA survey staff review the facility's policy and procedure named “Urinary,
Catheter Care,” which states that Cleaning és to be done from least to the most
contaminated area.
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40)AHCA gave and the Respondent received the mandatory correction date of
September 26, 2004.
41)On or about October 5, 2004, the Agency surveyors conducted a follow-up survey.
The findings of the survey team were the following:
a. The medical record on resident #13 revealed that the resident has 8 diagnosis of urinary
ire an indwelling catheter. atthe rs review revealed & MSIOY C
order dated g/2a04 for Augmentin 500 mg (antibiotic) two times 3
of the Physician Orders revealed the resident wes
b. The catheter care was observed 071
with water. explaining one was for , Upon
observation, the resident was somewhat contracted with her legs bent making i difficult
to access the perineal area a hed the front of the vaginal area with the same
washcloth 6 times then wiped the Foley catheter.
c. The CNA proceeded to tum the resident on her right side with some difficutty stating that
we usually do this with two people. When questioned as to why she did not get he'p she
stated, ‘well! didn't see anyone around when 1 was getting ready, ”
Observation reveal
she had xed for assistance.
resent. The resident wes tumed and & clean washcloth was to dean more feces
from the oT NA removed & soied, 0006 8 sing wes rel .
The CNA then also wasned the open area with the same
‘on the Coccyx.
washdtoth. She stated “the nurse will put a new dressing on it later.
was applied, the soiled linen Wa changed and the resident was reposition on her back.
42) The Respondent did not have this deficiency corrected after the mandatory
correction date of September 26, 2004.
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43) Respondent's failure to ensure & resident incontinent of bladder raceived
appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections is a violation of
Rule 59A-4.1288, Florida Administrative Code, which incorporates by reference 42 CFR
483.25.
14) Respondent's to ensure a resident incontinent of bladder received appropriate
treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections is an ‘intentional or negligent
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act materially affecting the health or safety of residents of the facility.” Section
400.102(1)(a), Fla. Stat.
45) AHCA classified the nature and scope of this violation as a class lil “isolated”
violation. Pursuant to Section 400.23(8){c), this classification constitutes grounds for
the imposition of an administrative fine of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1 ,000). A
class IU! violation is defined as one that “the agency determines will result in no more
than minimal physical, mental, or psychosocial digcomfort to the resident or has the
potential to compromise the resident's ability to maintain or reach his or her highest
practical physical, mental, or psychosocial well-being, as defined by an accurate and
comprehensive resident assessment, plan of care, and provision of services.” Section
400.23(8)(c), Fla. Stat.
16) Respondent's failure to ensure a resident incontinent of bladder received
appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections constitutes
grounds for the imposition of conditional licensure status, pursuant to Section
400.23(7)(c), Florida Statutes.
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
Tee
WHEREFORE, the Agency respectfully requests the following relief:
A. Factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on Count I.
B. Uphoid the imposition of conditional licensure status.
C. Imposition of an administrative of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000).
DISPLAY OF LICENSE
Pursuant to Section 400.23{7), Florida Statutes, Windsor Manor shall post the
license in a prominent place that is in clear and unobstructed public view at or near the
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place where residents are being admitted to the facility. The Conditional License is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
NOTICE
Respondent is notified that it has 4 right to request an administrative hearing
pursuant to Section 420.589 and 420.57, 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: Agency
Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, Bullding 3, MSC #3, 2727 Mahan
Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
T IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE AGENCY MUST RECEIVE A
RESPONDEN
REQUEST FOR HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT BY
RESPONDENT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OF
THE FACTS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND RESULT IN THE ENTRY OF A
FINAL ORDER BY THE AGENCY.
Seo Seiiiiaiee Aaa
Respectfully submitted this P| day of ,2 ,
fanna Daniels
FL BAR #011 8321
ency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 2308
(850) 922-5873/ Fax (B50) 921-0158
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
i hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Administrative
Complaint, with an Election of Rights for Administrative Hearing form and an
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Explanation of Rights Under Section 120.569, Florida Statutes form, have been
forwarded by certified mail, return receipt requested, on this day of
to:
DARCIELLE GRAY, ADMINISTRATOR JAY ADAMS ESQ.
WINDSOR MANOR BROAD & CASSEL
602 LAURA ST PO BOX 11300
STARKE FL 32091-4026 TALLAHASSEE FL 32302-3300
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
UNDE! 120 FLORIDA STATUTE
EXPLANATION OF RIG
{fo be used with Election of Rights for Administrative Complaint)
tn response to the atlegatlons set forth in the Administrative Complaint issued by the
cy for Health Care Administration (‘(AHCA’ or "Agency’), Respondent must make one of
the following elections within twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of the Administrative
Complaint and your Election of Rights in this matter must be recaived by AHCA within. twenty-
ane (21) days from the date you receive the Administrative Complaint Please make your
election of the attached Election of Rights form and retum it fully executed to the address listed
on the form.
OPTION! If Respondent does not dispute the allegations in the Administrative Complaint
and Respondent elects to waive the right to be heard, Respondent should select OPTION 1 on
final order will be entered setting forth the allegations as being
ought in the Administrative Complaint. You will be
OPTION2. If Respondent does not dispute any material fact alleged in the Administrative
Complaint (Respondent admits all the material facts alleged in the Administrative Complaint),
ion 120.57(2), Florida Statutes
before the Agency. At the informal hearing, Respondent will be given an opportunity to present
before Mion and oral evidence to reduce the pensily ban for the violations set out in the
Complaint. For an informal hearing, Respondent should select OPTION 2 on the Election of Rights
form.
. if the Respondent disputes the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint
{you do not admit them) you may request & formal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida
Statutes, To obtain a forma! hearing, Respondent should select OPTION 3 cn the Election of
Rights form.
in order t iain a forma XS : ative Hearings Orde
Section 120.57(1), F.S., Respondent's request for an administrative hearing must conform to
the requirements in Section 28-106.201, Florida ‘Administrative Code (F.A.C), and must state
the material facts disputed. if you select Option 3, mediation may be available in this case
pursuant to Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, if all parties agree to it
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH:
In order to preserve the right to a hearing, Respondent's original Election of Rights in this
matter must be RECEIVED by AHCA within twenty-one (21) days from the date Respondent
int. If the election of rights form with Respondent's selected
not AHCA within twenty-one (21) days from the date of Respondent's
receipt of the Administrative Complaint, a final order will be issued finding the deficiencies
naity sought in the Complaint.
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Docket for Case No: 05-000698
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jun. 29, 2005 |
Final Order filed.
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Jun. 08, 2005 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Jun. 06, 2005 |
Joint Motion for Remand filed.
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Jun. 03, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation of Depositions filed.
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Jun. 01, 2005 |
Motion to Compel Discovery Responses filed.
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May 26, 2005 |
Notice of Depositions filed.
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May 25, 2005 |
Notice of Depositions (C. Diggs and J. Akins) filed.
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May 25, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance as Co-counsel filed.
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May 18, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 15, 2005; 2:00 p.m.; Starke, FL).
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Apr. 29, 2005 |
Status Report filed.
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Apr. 25, 2005 |
Notice of Service of Agency for Health Care Administration?s First Interrogatories and Agency for Health Care Administration?s First Request to Produce filed.
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Apr. 20, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by April 29, 2005).
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Apr. 15, 2005 |
Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Mar. 07, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 20, 2005; 11:00 a.m.; Starke, FL).
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Mar. 03, 2005 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 24, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Skilled Nursing Facility Standard License filed.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Skilled Nursing Facility License Conditional filed.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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