Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: RICHLAND RETIREMENT HOME, NO. 2, INC., D/B/A RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II
Judges: JUNE C. MCKINNEY
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Jul. 27, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, October 19, 2007.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
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Petitioner, Return Receipt Requested:
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RICHLAND RETIREMENT HOME #2, INC.,
d/b/a RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR
HOME II,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration
(“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files
this administrative complaint against Richland Retirement
Home #2, Inc., d/b/a Richland Retirement Senior Home II
(hereinafter “Richland Retirement Senior Home II”), pursuant
to Chapter 429, Part I and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes
(2006), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine
in the amount of $3,700.00 pursuant to Sections 429.14 and
429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes for the protection of the
public health, safety and welfare pursuant to 429.28 (3) (c) ,
Florida Statutes.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections
120.569 and 120.57 Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida
Administrative Code.
3. Venue lies in Miami-Dade County pursuant to
Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, Rule 28-106.207, Florida
Administrative Code.
PARTIES
4. AHCA is the regulatory authority responsible for
licensure and enforcement of all applicable statutes and
rules governing assisted living facilities pursuant to
Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes (2006), and Chapter
58A-5 Florida Administrative Code.
5. Richland Retirement Senior Home II operates a 14-
bed assisted living facility located at 721 N.w. 13%
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33125. Richland Retirement Senior
Home II is licensed as an assisted living facility under
license number 9964. Richland Retirement Senior Home II 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
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO PROVIDE A
CURRENT SATISFACTORY ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY THE
LOCAL FIRE MARSHALL OR AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
Section 429.41(1) (a), Florida Statutes and/or Rule
58A-5.015(1) (a)l.m., Florida Administrative Code
(FACILITY RECORDS STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
6. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
7. During the Biennial State Licensure Survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on interview and record
review, the facility failed to provide a current
satisfactory annual fire inspection conducted by the local
fire marshal or authority having jurisdiction.
8. During a facility's record review that took place
on 09/13/2006 at approximately 11:00 a.m. revealed that the
most recent fire inspection expired on 07/25/05.
9. An interview with the caregiver that took place on
09/13/2006 at approximately 12:30 p.m. revealed that the
facility had a current fire inspection but she/he was unable
to provide during the survey process. Correction Date:
10/13/06. .
10. During the follow up conducted on 10/30/06 a
facility’s record review took place at approximately 11:00
a.m. and it was revealed that the most recent fire
inspection expired on 7/25/05.
11. It was revealed that on 10/20/06 the facility had
fire inspection conducted by Miami-Dade Fire Department and
eight (8) fire violations were discovered. .
12. An interview with the new Administrator on
10/30/06, at approximately 11:30 a.m. confirmed the
findings. This is an uncorrected deficiency from the
9/13/06 survey.
13. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated Section 429.41(1) (a)1l.m., Florida Statutes,
and/or Rule 58A-5.024(1) (a)3, Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation,
which warrants an assessed fine of $500.00.
COUNT IT
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO HAVE AN ANNUAL
SATISFACTORY SANITATION INSPECTION
Rule 58A-5.015(1) (a)4, Florida Administrative Code
(FACILITY RECORDS STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
14. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
15. During the Biennial State Licensure Survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on record review and
interview the facility failed to have an annual satisfactory
sanitation inspection.
16. During a facility's record review that took place
on 9/13/06 at approximately 11:00 a.m. it was revealed that
the most recent sanitation inspection expired on 7/19/05.
17. The caregiver that was interviewed on 9/13/06 at
approximately 11:30 a.m. revealed that the facility had the
annual sanitation inspection done as required but was unable
to provide it during the survey date. Correction date
given: 10/13/06.
18. During the follow-up visit conducted on 10/30/06
it was determined that the facility did not have an annual
satisfactory sanitation inspection. An interview with the
Administrator at about 11:45 a.m. revealed that he/she was
not aware of such inspection. This is an uncorrected
deficiency from the 9/13/06 survey.
19. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home Ir violated Rule 58A-5.015(1) (a) 4, Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$500.00.
COUNT III
' RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATOR’S HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.
Rule 58A-5.019(1) (a)2, Florida Administrative Code
(STAFFING STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS IV VIOLATION
20. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
21. During Biennial State Licensure Survey conducted
on 9/13/06 and Based on interview the facility failed to
provide documentation regarding administrator high school
diploma or G.E.D.
22. An Interview was conducted with the caregiver on
09/13/06 at approximately 11:30 am. He/she verified that the
record of the administrator was in another facility and
he/she was unable to produce the required file on day of the
survey. Correction Date: 10/13/06
23. During the follow-up visit conducted on 10/30/06
and review of the personnel record for the new Administrator
it was determined that the record lacked the administrator's
high school diploma or G.E.D.
24. The Administrator stated that he/she kept her
diploma at home. He/she was going to file it in his/her
personnel record at the facility. This is an uncorrected
deficiency from the 9/13/06 survey.
25. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated Rule 58A-5.019(1) (a)2, Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$200.00.
COUNT IV
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO MAINTAIN
DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR HAD COMPLE'TED
THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY CORE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
INCLUDING THE PASSING OF THE COMPETENCY TEST
Rule 58A-5.0191(1) (b), Florida Administrative Code
(STAFFING STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
26. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
27. During the Biennial State Licensure Survey
conduced on 9/13/06 and based on interview the facility
administrator failed to successfully complete the
administrator core training requirement within 3 months from
the date of becoming a facility administrator or manager.
28. An interview with the caregiver on 09/13/06
approximately at 11:30 a.m. stated that the employee files
were in another facility and the staff was unable to provide
it during the day of the survey. Correction Date: 10/13/06.
29. During the follow-up survey conducted on 10/30/06
and based on personnel records review it was revealed that.
the new Administrator had attended the assisted living
facility CORE training on may 26, 2006. ‘There was no proof
indicating that the Administrator had taken and passed the
competency test.
30, An interview with the Administrator on 10/30/06 at
about 1:00 p.m. revealed that in fact she had taken the test
but could not provide documentation at the time of the
survey. This is an uncorrected deficiency from the 9/13/06
survey.
31. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated Rule 58A-5.0191(1) (b, Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$500.00.
COUNT V
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO ENSURE THAT 3
OF 3 DIRECT CARE STAFF OBTAIN A LEVEL 1 BACKGROUND SCREENING
Section 429.174(2), Florida Statutes and/or
Rule 58A-5.019(3), Florida Administrative Code
(STAFFING STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
32... AHCA....re-alleges....and...incorporates---paragraphs-—-(4.)——--—--___—_ -
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
33. During the Biennial State Licensure survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on interview the facility
failed to ensure the direct care staff obtained a Level 1
background screening for 3 of 3 staff (#1, 2, and 3).
34. An interview was conducted with the caregiver on
09/13/06 at approximately 11:30 am. He/she verified that the
staff records were in another facility she was unable to
provide during the inspection. Correction Date: 10/13/06.
35. During the follow-up conducted on 10/30/06 and
based on review of the facility’s personnel records for 2
new staff (staff #1, Administrator and staff #2,
caregiver/cook) it was determined that none of them has
Level 1 background screening information in the records.
36. Staff #1 was hired 10/23/06; Staff #2 was hired
6/05/06 and staff #3 was hired 6/05/06.
37. An interview with the new Administrator at about
1:00 p.m. confirmed the findings. This is an uncorrected
deficiency from the 9/13/06 survey.
38. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home Ir violated Rule 58A-5.019(2) (b), Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$500.00.
COUNT VI
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO HAVE AN
EMPLOYEE WHO IS IN THE FACILITY AT ALL TIME TRAINED IN FIRST
AID AND CPR
Rule 58A-5.019(4) (a)4, Florida Administrative Code
(STAFFING STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
39. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
40. During the Biennial State Licensure Survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on observation and interview
the facility failed to have employee in the facility all
time: that is trained in Fist Aid and CPR.
41. During the entrance conference on 09/13/06 at
approximately 9:35 a.m. it was known that the staff #3
(caregiver) was in charged of the facility during the survey
date.
42. An interview with the caregiver on 09/13/06
approximately at 11:30 a.m. stated that the employees’
records were in another facility and he/she was unable to
provide during survey. Correction Date: 10/13/06.
43. During the course of the follow-up conducted on
10/30/06 and based on observation at about 9:30 a.m. it was
revealed that Staff #3 was only staff who was in the
facility at all times.
44. A record review revealed that staff #3 still did
not have proof of First Aid Training.
45. An interview with the Administrator at about 1:50
p-m. confirmed the findings. This is an uncorrected
deficiency from the 9/13/06 survey.
46. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated Rule 58A-5.019(4) (a) 4, Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$500.00. )
COUNT VIL
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO HAVE
VERIFICATION OF FREEDOM FROM COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INCLUDING
TUBERCULOSIS FOR 1 OF 3 STAFF
Rule 58A-5.024(2) (a), Florida Administrative Code
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
47. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
48. During the Biennial State Licensure Survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on interview the facility
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failed to have verification for freedom from communicable
disease including tuberculosis for 3 of 3 staff (#1, 2 and
3).
49. An interview with the caregiver on 09/13/06, at
approximately 11:00 a.m. revealed that the staff records
were in another facility and he/she was unable to provide
them during the survey date. Correction Date: 10/13/06.
50. During the follow-up conducted on 10/30/06 and
based on record review and interview, the facility failed to
have verification of freedom from communicabie disease,
including tuberculosis for o1 of 3 Staff (Staff #1,
Administrator)
51. A review of personnel records conducted on
10/30/06 reveled that the new Administrator's File lacked
verification of freedom from communicable disease including
tuberculosis.
52. An interview with the new Administrator on
10/30/06 at about 3:00 p.m. confirmed the findings. The
Administrator further stated that he/she had just started
the job and was in the process of updating all necessary
documents. This is an uncorrected deficiency from the
9/13/06 survey.
53. Based on the foregoing, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated - Rule 58A-~5.024 (2) (a), Florida
Administrative Code, herein classified as an uncorrected
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Class III violation, which warrants an assessed fine of
$500.00.
COUNT VIII
RICHLAND RETIREMENT SENIOR HOME II FAILED TO ENSURE THAT
STAFF #3 RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR IN-SERVICE TRAINING
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT IN SAFE FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES
Rules 58A-5.0191(2) (e); 58A-5.020(1) (d), and 58A-
5.024(2) (a)1, Florida Administrative Code
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III VIOLATION
54. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
55. During the Biennial State licensure Survey
conducted on 9/13/06 and based on observation and interview
the facility did not had any staff training in safe food
handling practices within 30 days of employment for 3 of 3
staff (#1,2 and 3).
56. Observation while conducting the tour of the
facility on 09/13/06 at approximately 09:45 am revealed that
the staff #3 prepared the food for residents.
57. An interview with the caregiver on 09/13/06
approxSimately at 11:30 am revealed that the employee
records were in another facility and he/she was unable to
provide them during survey date. Correction Date: 10/13/06.
58. During the follow-up conducted on 10/30/06 and
based on observation, record review and interview it was
revealed that facility failed to ensure that Staff #3
received a minimum of 1-hour in-service training within 30
days of employment in safe food handling practices.
59. An observation while conducting the tour of the
facility at approximately 9:45 a.m. revealed that Staff #3
was preparing food for residents.
60. A review of facility's records revealed that staff
#3 had not yet received a minimum of 1l-hour in-service
training within 30 days of employment in safe food handling
practices. Staff #3 was hired 6/05/06.
61. An interview with the Administrator at about 3:00
p.m. confirmed the findings. This is an uncorrected
deficiency from the 9/13/06 survey.
62. Based on the foregding, Richland Retirement Senior
Home II violated Rules 58A-5.0191(2) (e), 58A-5.020(1) (d),
and, 58A-5.024(2) (a)1, Florida Administrative Code, herein
‘classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Agency requests the Court to order the
following relief:
1. Enter a judgment in favor of the Agency for Health
Care Administration against Richland Retirement Senior Home
II on Counts I through VIII
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2. Assess an administrative fine of $3,700.00 against
Richland Retirement Senior Home II on Counts I through VIII
for the violations cited above.
3. Grant such other relief as this Court deems is
just and proper.
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and
120.57, Florida Statutes (2006). Specific options for
administrative action are set out in the attached Election
of Rights form. All requests for hearing shall be made to
the Agency for Health Care Administration, and delivered to
the Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration,
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO RECEIVE A
REQUEST FOR A HEARING WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (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 THE MATTER
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Nelson E. Rodney, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care
Administration
Spokane Bldg., Suite 103
8350 N. W. 52"? Terrace
Miami, Florida 33166
Copies furnished to:
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Harold Williams
Field Office Manager
Agency for Health Care Administration
8355 N.W. 53°? Street, First Floor
Miami, Florida 33166
(U.S. Mail)
Jean Lombardi
Finance and Accounting
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Assisted Living Facility Unit Program
Agency for Health Care
Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
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 Julio Romero, Administrator, Richland
Retirement Senior Home II, 721 N.W.
irth Avenue,
Florida 33125,and to Marisela Delgado, Registered Agent, 721
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Nw 13°" avenue, Miami, Florida 33142 on’this old day of
f VWI , 2007.
elson E. Rodney
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Docket for Case No: 07-003494
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 04, 2007 |
Final Order filed.
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Oct. 19, 2007 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 19, 2007 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Oct. 18, 2007 |
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Pre-trial Stipulation filed.
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Aug. 17, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 17, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 23, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL).
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Aug. 17, 2007 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 07-3494, 07-3495).
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 30, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Answer filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Order of Dismissal without Prejudice Pursuant to Section 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes to Allow Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Richland Retirement Home, No.2, Inc., d/b/a Richland Retirement Senior Home Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 27, 2007 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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