Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT, INC., D/B/A CARRIAGE INN
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Panama City, Florida
Filed: Nov. 06, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
Latest Update: Nov. 19, 2024
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GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
D/b/a CARRIAGE INN,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
(hereinafter “the Agency”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this administrative
complaint against the Respondent, GOLD KEY DEVELOPMENT, INC., d/b/a CARRIAGE
’ INN, (hereinafter “the Respondent”), pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes
(2006), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action to revoke the license of an assisted living facility pursuant to Subsection
429.14(1)(e)2, Florida Statutes (2006), Subsection 408.815(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2006), and
Subsection 408.815(1)(d), Florida Statutes (2006), or altematively, to impose an administrative
fine in the amount of four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500.00), pursuant to Subsections
429.19(2)(b)-(c), Florida Statutes (2006), based upon the facility committing nine uncorrected
Class II violations.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter pursuant to sections 120.569
and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2006).
2. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to Sections 20.42,
120.60, and Chapters 408, Part II, and 429, Part I, Florida Statutes (2006).
3. Venue lies pursuant to Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.207.
PARTIES
4. The Agency is the licensing and regulatory authority that oversees assisted living
facilities in Florida and enforces the applicable federal and state regulations, statutes and rules,
governing assisted living facilities. Ch. 408, Part II, and Ch. 429, Part I, Fla. Stat. (2006); Rule
58A-5, Fla. Admin. Code. The Agency may deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued to an
assisted living facility, or impose an administrative fine in the manner provided in Chapter 120,
Florida Statutes. §§ 408.813, 408.815, 429.14, Fla. Stat. (2006).
5. The Respondent was issued a license by the Agency (License Number 10146) to
operate a 35-bed assisted living facility located at 3409 W. 19" Street, Panama City, Florida
32405, and was at all times material required to comply with the applicable federal and state
regulations, statutes and rules governing assisted living facilities.
COUNT I
REVOCATION OF LICENSE
The Respondent Was Cited For Nine Uncorrected Class III Deficiencies
In Violation Of F.S. 429.14(1)(e)3
6. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 5.
7. Under Florida law, the Agency may deny, revoke, or suspend license issued under
Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statues, or impose an administrative fine in the manner provided
under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, for, any action enumerated in Subsection 429.14(1)(a)-{n),
Florida Statutes. The Respondent is being cited for nine uncorrected Class III deficiencies. §
429.14(1)(e)3, Fla. Stat. (2006).
8. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates by reference the allegations in Counts II
through X.
9. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up survey to the
complaint survey conducted April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
10. __— As a result of this follow-up survey, the Agency cited the Respondent for nine
uncorrected Class III deficiencies in violation of Section 429.14(1)(e)3, Florida Statutes (2006).
11. The Respondent was cited for and committed nine uncorrected Class TI
deficiencies in violation of Section 429.14(1)(e)3, Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to revoke the license of the Respondent to operate the above-
referenced assisted living facility.
COUNT II
The Respondent Failed To Ensure That Medical Examination For Residents In The
Facility Had The Required Documented Information On The DOEA Form Health
Assessment 1823
In Violation Of Section 429.26(4), Fla. Stat. (2006) And Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-
§.0181(2)(a)7
Uncorrected Class III Violation
12. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
13. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
14. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
15.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the
medical examination for residents in the facility had documented information on the DOEA form
Health Assessment 1823 addressing the following:
a. Whether the individual will require any assistance with the administration of
medication;
b. A statement that in the opinion of the examining physician, physician assistant, or
ARNP, on the day the examination is conducted, the individual's needs can be met in an
assisted living facility for 1 of 4 (#7) sampled residents
And to ensure that the medical examination on the DOEA form Health
Assessment 1823 had been conducted and a copy available in the medical record for 3 of 4 (#4,
#5, #8) sampled residents. The surveyor’s findings were:
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1, A record review of the facility's residents was conducted on 05/21/2007.
During this review it was revealed that sampled resident #7 did not have the
following required documentation:
a. Whether the individual will require any assistance with the administration of
medication, and did not have the statement checked yes or no.
b. That in the opinion of the examining physician, physician assistant, or ARNP,
on the day the examination is conducted, the individual's needs can be met in an
assisted living facility Yes/No.
2. A record review of the facility's residents was conducted on 05-21-2007.
During this review it was revealed that the medical record for sampled residents
#4, #5, and #8 did not contain a copy of the DOEA form Health Assessment 1823.
3. In an interview with the assistant supervisor at approximately 1:00 pm on 05-
21-2007 it was confirmed that the health assessment forms 1823 for all facility
residents had been requested from the physicians since the last complaint survey.
The health assessment forms had not been received for sampled residents #4, #5,
#7 and #8.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429,19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT II
The Facility’s Administrator Failed To Ensure That Any Information That Is Not
Contained In The Resident’s Medical Examination Report Must Be Obtained Within 30
Days After Admission Using AHCA Form 1823.
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.0181(2)(c) ~
Uncorrected Class III Violation
17. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
18. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
19. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
20. Based on record review and interview the administrator failed to ensure any
information that is not contained in the resident's medical examination report must be obtained
within 30 days after admission using AHCA Form 1823 for 4 of 4 (#4, #5, #7 & #8) sampled
residents. The surveyor’s findings were:
1. A record review of the facility's residents was conducted on 05/21/2007.
During this review it was revealed that sampled resident #7's DOEA 1823 Health
Assessment was conducted on 06/15/2006 and did not have the following
documentation as required entered onto the form with in 30 days by the
administrator:
a. Whether the individual will require any assistance with the
administration of medication, and did not have the statement checked yes
or no.
b. That in the opinion of the examining physician, physician assistant, or
ARNP, on the day the examination is conducted, the individual's needs
can be met in an assisted living facility was not checked either Yes/No.
2. Also during these record reviews it was revealed that there was no
documentation for sampled residents #4, #5, and #8 to show DOEA 1823 Health
Assessment had been completed.
3. In an interview with the assistant supervisor it was confirmed that the DOEA
1823 health assessment forms for sampled residents #4, #5, #7, #8 had not been
up-dated since the previous complaint survey on 04-06-2007. The forms had
been requested from the physicians but had not been returned to the facility.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
21... The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class IIT
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006).. A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT IV
The Facility’s Owner/Administrator Failed To Assess And Monitor Residents For The
Continued Appropriateness Of Placement Of A Resident In The Facility For Five of
Fifteen Residents
In Violation of § 429.26(1), Fla. Stat. (2006) and F.A.C. 58A-5.0181(4)
Uncorrected Class II deficiency
22. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
23. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
24. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with S8A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, AO808 and
A1105.
25. Based on record review and interview the facility's owner/administrator failed to
assess and monitor residents for the continued appropriateness of placement of a resident in the
facility for 5 of 15 (#4, #5, #6, #7 & #8) sampled residents. The surveyor’s findings were:
1. During a tour of the facility it was noted that there was no licensed nursing
personnel/staff at the facility. During interviews with the Administrator and the
Supervisor, the Supervisor stated, "The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) walked
out on 03/22/2007 and we have not had any nurse work in the facility since then."
The administrator also stated, “we won't hire any more nurses after this." The
facility did not have a licensed nurse working at the facility between 03/22/2007
and the day of this complaint survey.
2. A review of the resident's records was conducted on 04/06/2007. During these
record reviews it was revealed that the following residents were documented on
the DOEA Form 1823 in the questioning statement - Does the individual need
help with their medications (Yes/No)?, and if Yes please describe; to require
"Nursing" Staff to "Administer" medications in lieu of unlicensed staff
"Assisting" with medications:
Sampled resident #4 ("Nursing Staff needs to dispense medications")
Sampled resident #5 ("Nursing Staff needs to administer medications")
Sampled resident #6 (Left Blank)
Sampled resident #7 ("Needs to be given medications" Note: additional hand.
written in other ink that the original -."Error, Yes box checked and after the above
statement, "Needs to be given medications," "self administers," was written in.
There was no new or updated DOEA 1823 for this resident. There was no
documentation for this alteration of the original DOEA 1823 form in the resident's
chart. The facility (Administrator/Supervisor) could not produce any
documentation to show this change in the resident's status. The Administrator did
state, "The nurse that walked out set us up for this.")
Sampled resident #8 ("Licensed Nurse to Administer" Note: the word
"Administer was scratched out using a different ink and the words "assist if
needed later with medications” was written in. There was no documentation in
the resident's chart to show there had been a change in the resident's status. There
was no documentation for this alteration in the original DOEA 1823 form in the
resident's chart. The facility (Administrator/Supervisor) could not produce any
documentation to show this change in the resident's status. The Administrator did
state, "The nurse that walked out set us up for this.”)
3. An interview with the facility's administrator was conducted on 04/06/2007.
The administrator could not show any documentation where any of the above
resident's were re-evaluated by the physician (Physician's Assistant/Advanced
Registered Nurse Practioner) and no longer needed to have their medications
administered. The administrator also stated, “After today they all will be
medication assist only residents." The administrator also could no show where
the resident had been assessed/evaluated for further residency continuance at the
facility.
4. Also during the tour it was observed that sampled resident #2 had 8 Insulin
(pre-filled by a Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN no longer at the facility or
employed by the facility). The syringes were filled with a clear liquid stored in
the facility's medication room. There was no name (who they were for), date
drawn up/filled, type insulin, amount of insulin to be in each syringe, or any other
identification to the 8 pre-filled syringes. The facility supervisor stated, "They
belong to sampled resident #2 and were drawn up by the LPN who walked out."
5. An interview with sampled resident #2 was conducted on 04/06/2007. During
this interview the resident acknowledged that the facility did not allow him to
draw up his own insulin or have his medication (insulin and oral medications) in
his room to self administer but that the facility staff (Aid & Supervisor) would
bring the pre-filled (see item #1 above) medication (insulin) to his/her room when
the scheduled time for administration was.
6. An interview with the facility's supervisor was conducted on 04/06/2007.
During this interview the supervisor acknowledged that the previous employee
(an LPN), no longer working at the facility, had pre-drawn insulin in syringes for
sampled resident #2 and they were stored in the facility's medication room (Note:
Syringes were unlabeled with any name, date or substance in them). The
supervisor also acknowledged that there had been no licensed (physician, nurse,
physician's assistant, registered nurse Practioner) person in the facility to assist in
or administer medications to residents since the LPN left the facility on
03/22/2007. The supervisor also acknowledged that the staff Aids were taking the
pre-filled insulin syringes to sampled resident #2 every evening at the scheduled
time and that the resident was not drawing up his/her own medication as per the
self administration process and there was no one to verify that the correct amount
of insulin was in each syringe.
7, There were no assessments that the facility could produce to show that the
above residents met continued residency requirements.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
26.. | The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429,19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
‘ WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT V
The Respondent's Facility Failed To Have At Least One Staff Member Who Is Trained In
First Aid And CPR In The Facility At All Times
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.019(4)(a)4
Uncorrected Class III Violation
27. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs | through 5.
28 On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
29. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, 0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
30. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to have at least one staff
member who is trained in First Aid and CPR, as provided under Rule 58A-5.0191, in the facility
at all times when residents are in the facility. The surveyor’s findings were:
1. A review of the facility's personnel records was conducted on 05/21/2007.
During this review it was revealed that there was no staff member in the facility
certified in ist Aid at or during any portion of the survey until after the
notification of the AHCA Field Office was conducted.
2. Interviews were conducted on 05/21/2007 during the survey with the 3 staff
members and administrator. During these interviews the Administrator, Assistant
Supervisor, Aid & Cook acknowledged they did not have a 1st Aid certification.
The resident Aid at the facility was the only individual that thought he/she may
have a 1st Aid certification but did not produce documentation to show this
during or after the survey. A call from the assistant supervisor to the only staff
member certified in 1st Aid was conducted to have the Aid come to the facility.
The Aid arrived at the facility at approximately 2:15 PM Central Standard Time,
The assistant supervisor called a certified 1st Aid instructor. The instructor came
to the facility to provide a Ist aid class for facility staff members and the
administrator.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
31. | The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429,19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT VI
The Respondent’s Facility Failed To Monitor The Quantity And Quality Of Resident Diets
By Failing To Ensure All Regular And Therapeutic Menus To Be Used By The Facility Are
Reviewed By A Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Or By A Dietetic
Technician Supervised By A Registered Dietitian Or Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist; Failed
To Ensure The Meals Were Commensurate With The Nutritional Standards, And Failed
To Ensure The Served Meal Portion Sizes Were In Accordance With The Certified Meal
Menu
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.0182(1)(a)
Uncorrected Class II Violation
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32, The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
33. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
34. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with S8A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
35. Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to monitor
the quantity and quality of resident diets in accordance with rule S8A-5,020 by failing to ensure
all regular and therapeutic menus to be used by the facility are reviewed annually by a registered
dietitian, licensed dietitian/nutritionist, or by a dietetic technician supervised by a registered
dietitian or licensed dietitian/nutritionist; failed to ensure the meals were commensurate with the
nutritional standards; failed to ensure served meal portion sizes were in accordance with the
certified meal menu. The surveyor’s findings were:
1. A tour of the facility was conducted on 05/21/2007. During this tour it was
observed that the facility menu was posted on a bulletin board in the kitchen. It
was further revealed that the date the menu was faxed to the facility from the
Registered Dietitian (RD) was 01/27/2004. There was no documentation on the
menu to show that it had been reviewed or updated and signed off by an RD since
that time, and the facility could provide no further.
2. In an interview with the assistant supervisor at approximately 11:55 PM
Central Standard Time on 05/21/2007 it was confirmed that the menus had not
been up-dated and did not contain portion sizes but that an appointment was
scheduled with an RD on 05/21/2007 to receive the up-dated menus.
However before the surveyors left the facility, the assistant supervisor was not
able to contact the RD to get a copy of the up-dated menus.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
36. The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, ,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT VII
The Respondent’s Facility Failed To Ensure All Regular And Therapeutic Menus Are
Reviewed Annually By A Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Or By A
Dietitian Technician Supervised By A Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist To Ensure The
Meals Are Commensurate With The Nutritional Standards
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.020(2)e
Uncorrected Class II Violation
37. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
38. | On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
39, The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
40. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure all regular and
therapeutic menus to be used by the facility are reviewed annually by a registered dietitian,
licensed dietitian/nutritionist, or by a dietetic technician supervised by a registered dietitian or
hcensed dietitian/nutritionist to ensure the meals are commensurate with the nutritional
standards, The surveyor’s findings were:
1. A tour of the facility was conducted on 04/06/2007. During this tour it was
noted observed that the only meal menu was posted on a bulletin board in the
kitchen away from resident view. It was further revealed that the date the menu
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was faxed to the facility from the Registered Dietitian (RD) was 01/27/2004.
There was no documentation on the menu to show that it had been reviewed or
updated and signed off by an RD since that time and the facility could provide no
further documentation to show this had been done.
2. An observation of the lunch meal was conducted on 04/06/2007. The menu
posted in the kitchen documented the meal was to be:
Fish
Cheese Grits
Com
Peas
Tomatoes
Bread
Pound Cake
(Note: over the peas & Tomatoes was hand written - "Baked Beans"
Tea, Water, Coffee
The observed meal served to the residents was:
Fried Fish
Baked Beans
Fired Corn Meal Balls (Hush-Puppies)
Cole Slaw
Apple Crisp
Tea, Water, Coffee
3. Further review of the facility's menu reviewed that there had been inked in
changes since it was originally produced and there was no documentation that
these changes had been approved by any RD for the facility.
4. An interview with the facility's cook was conducted on 04/06/2007. During
this interview the cook acknowledged that he/she had no documentation to show
that the menus had ever been updated per the annual review/update requirement.
The cook also acknowledged that if there was a substitution to the meal menu
he/she made the chose of the substitution predicated on what was available at the
facility. The cook acknowledged that he/she did not have the training to ascertain
if the substitution was of equal nutritional value to the item being substituted for,
and did not keep a record or other documentation of any substituted menu meal
item. The cook also acknowledged that he/she did not post the menu changes for
the residents to review at any time.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
41. The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an arnount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
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correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT VII
The Respondent’s Facility Failed To Ensure That The Menus Contained Portion Sizes
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.020(2)(c)
Uncorrected Class III Deficiency
42. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
43, On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
44. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
45. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that the menus
contained portion sizes. The surveyors’ findings were:
1. A tour of the facility was conducted on 05/21/2007. During this tour it was
observed that the menu posted-was on a bulletin board in the kitchen did not
contain portion sizes.
2, In an interview with the assistant supervisor at approximately 11:55 PM
Central Standard Time it was confirmed that the menus did not contain
portion sizes.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
46. The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
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in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT IX
The Respondents Facility Failed To Ensure All Menus Were Dated And Planned At Least
One Week In Advance For Both Regular And Therapeutic Diets
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.020(2)(d)
Uncorrected Class HI Deficiency
47. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
48. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Respondent and its Facility.
49. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
A1105.
50. Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure all menus to be
served were dated and planned at least one week in advance for both regular and therapeutic
diets. The surveyors’ findings were:
1. In an interview with the assistant supervisor at 11:55 PM Central Standard
Time that the menu had not been up-dated. An appointment had been scheduled
with an RD on 05-21-2007 to receive the up-dated menus. However the menus
were not available before the surveyors left the facility.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
51. The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
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violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006), A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
COUNT X
The Respondent’s Facility Failed To Have Documentation Of Current Certification In An
Approved First Aid Course In At Least One Personnel Record For Staff On Duty At All
Times
In Violation Of F.A.C. 58A-5.0191(4)
Uncorrected Class III Deficiency
52. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 5.
53. On or about May 22, 2007, the Agency conducted a follow-up to the complaint
survey on April 6, 2007 of the Resporident and its Facility.
54. The facility was found to be out of substantial compliance with 58A-5 F.A.C. and
the following citations were not cleared: A0417, A0420, A0524, A0702, A0807, A0808 and
Al1105,
55. Based on record review and interview the facility failed to have documentation of
current certification in an approved First Aid course in at least 1 personnel record for staff on
duty at the facility, as provided under Rule 58A-5.0191 at all times when residents are in the
facility. The surveyors’ findings were:
1. An initial tour of the facility was conducted on 05/21/2007. During this tour it
was noted that there was 3 staff members and the administrator in the facility
upon the survey team arrival (Supervisor, Cook, & Aid).
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2. A review of the facility's personnel records was conducted on 05/21/2007.
During this review it was revealed that there was no staff member in the facility
certified in 1st Aid.
3. Interviews were conducted during the survey on 05/21/2007 of the 3 staff
members and administrator. During these interviews the Administrator, Assistant
Supervisor, & Cook acknowledged they did not have Ist Aid certification. The
resident Aid was the only individual that thought he/she may have a 1st Aid
certification but did not produce documentation to show this during or after the
survey.
4. A call from the assistant supervisor to a resident Aid certified in 1st Aid was
conducted. The certified Aid arrived at the facility at approximately 2:15 PM
Central Standard Time. At approximately 2:30 PM Central Standard Time, a
certified 1st Aid instructor arrived at the facility to provide 1st Aid instruction to
the facility staff members.
The Agency gave a mandatory correction date of June 21, 2007.
56. The Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited uncorrected Class III
violation in an amount not less than $500 and not exceeding $1,000 for each violation as set forth
in Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2006). A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the
correction of the violation.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the
amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
respectfully requests the Court to enter a final order granting the following relief:
1. Make findings of fact and conclusions of law in favor of the Agency as set forth
above.
2. Revoke the license of the Respondent to operate the above-referenced assisted
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living facility.
3. Secondarily, in the alternative to license revocation, impose an administrative fine
against the Respondent in the total amount of four thousand five hundred dollars
($4,500).
4. Enter any other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate.
Respondent 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 form. All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention of
Richard Shoop, Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS
#3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, (850) 922-5873.
If you want to hire an attomey, you have the right to be represented by an attorney in this
matter. .
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO REQUEST 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.
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this & day of September, 2007.
Respectfully submitted
O. Moore
Florida Bar # 0768715
Agency for Health Care
Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850) 922-5873
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the Administrative Complaint and Election of Rights form
have been served to: Administrator and Registered Agent, Jane A. Jones, 3409 West 19" Street,
Panama City, Florida 32405, by U.S. Certified Mail, Retum Receipt Requested (7004 2890 0000
5526 7773), and to Owner Gold Key Development, Inc., 3409 West 19” Street, Panama City,
Florida 32405, by U.S. Certified Mail, Retum Receipt Requested (7004 2890 0000 5526 7780),
on this & A *e**_ day of September, 2007.
Bart O. Moore
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Docket for Case No: 07-005104
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 31, 2008 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 25, 2008 |
Order (Petitioner`s Motion to Compel is granted).
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Jan. 24, 2008 |
Motion to Remand Case to the Agency for Health Care Administration filed.
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Jan. 23, 2008 |
Motion to Compel filed.
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
Motion to Strike Respondent`s Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings filed.
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Dec. 14, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Request for Production filed.
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Dec. 14, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Interrogatories filed.
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Dec. 14, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Request for Admissions filed.
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Dec. 14, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Service of Discovery on Respondent filed.
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Dec. 11, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for February 7 and 8, 2008; 10:00 a.m., Central Time; Panama City, FL).
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Dec. 10, 2007 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 07-5104 and 07-5105).
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Nov. 14, 2007 |
Agency`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 13, 2007 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 07, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Request for Mediation filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Order of Dismissal without Prejudice Pursuant to Section 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes, to Allow for Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Formal Administrative Proceedings filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Election of Rights (3) filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Notice of Filing Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 06, 2007 |
Addendum to Motion for Extension of Time for Filing Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Nov. 05, 2007 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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