Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: YAN YAN HEALTHCARE, INC.
Judges: THOMAS P. CRAPPS
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Oct. 10, 2014
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
Latest Update: Jan. 08, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, ; ~
VS. :
-AHCANo. 2014001640
YAN YAN HEALTHCARE, INC,,
; Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES. NOW. the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency. for Health Care Administration
(hereinafter “Agency”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative
Complaint against the Respondent, Yan Yan Healthcare, Inc.( the “Respondent”), pursuant to
Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2013), and alleges:
NATURE, OF THE ACTION
This is an action to revoke the Respondent’s assisted living facility license and impose an
administrative fine for $15,000.00 based upon one Class I deficiency, one Class II deficiency,
and one unclassified deficiency.
PARTIES
1. The Agency is the regulatory authority responsible for licensure of assisted living
facilities and enforcement of all applicable state statutes and rules governing assisted living
facilities pursuant to the Chapter 408, Part II, Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes, and Chapter
584-5, Florida Administrative Code, respectively.
2. The Respondent operates a licensed assisted living facility located at 585 Allen
Drive, Merritt Island, Florida 32952 (license number 11992), and was at all times material .
required to comply. with all applicable state and federal rules and statutes.
COUNT. I
SUPERVISION.
3. Under Florida law, an assisted living facility shall provide care and services
appropriate to the needs of residents accepted for admission to the facility... Facilities shall offer
personal supervision, as appropriate for each resident, including the following: (a) Monitor the
quantity and quality of resident diets in accordance with Rule 58A-5.020, F.A.C. (b) Daily
observation by designated staff of the activities of the resident while on the premises, and
awareness of the general health, safety, and physical and emotional well-being of the individual.
(c) General awareness of the resident’s. whereabouts. The resident may travel independently. in
the community.(d). Contacting the resident’s health care provider and other appropriate party
such as the resident’s family, guardian, health care surrogate, or case manager if the resident
exhibits a significant change; contacting the resident’s family, guardian, health care surrogate,
or case manager if the resident is discharged or moves out.(e) A written record, updated as
needed, of any significant changes as defined in subsection 58A-5.0131(33), F.AC., any
illnesses which resulted in medical attention, major incidents, changes in the method of
medication administration, or other changes which resulted in the provision of additional
services. 58A-5.0182(1), Fla. Admin Code.
4. On or about February. 5, 2014, the Agency conducted a complaint survey of the.
Respondent.
5. The facility failed to provide care and services appropriate to meet the needs of 4
of 4 residents admitted to the facility (#1, 2,3 & 4)..
6. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 2:05 PM with the fire inspector, he stated
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that a 911 call was placed from the residence today at 10:08 AM regarding an elderly female on
the floor needing lift assistance getting up. The rescue squad arrived at the home at 10:27 AM
finding 4 residents, 3 male and one female. The female resident was on the floor in the hall way.
outside her bedroom. . She was assessed and found to have no apparent injuries. The rescue
squad found two of the four residents could not self-evacuate the home. The Fire Inspector and
Plans Reviewer were called to the home. He stated that the facility failed the fire drill due to the
fact that two. of the four residents could not self-evacuate and there was no staff in the home at
this time... The owner returned to the facility at 11:36 AM... She was dropped off at the facility by
someone in a car.
7. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 2:08 PM with the sheriff deputy, he
stated the owner has changed her story. several times since ine arrived. . He has recorded all her
statements. The sheriff deputy interviewed all four residents who stated that the owner has been
gone since around 8 AM this morning, 1/30/14.
8. In an interview conducted on 1/30/13 at 2:15 P M with the owner of the facility,
she stated that she left the facility at approximately 10 AM. . She stated she was going to the
Cocoa Beach Pharmacy to pick up medications for resident #1 who. was admitted last night at
8:30. PM by her brother. . The owner went by bus because her car was in the shop... Another car
was seen at this time in the driveway. but she said it did not run. The owner stated that she left a
woman in charge whose name on her driver's license did not match the name on the other
documents. There was an outdated " Freedom from Communicable Disease ". statement. . There
was no evidence of Cardiopulmonary (CPR) training or First Aid training, no application or
references, and no evidence that a background screening was completed. The owner stated that
the woman told her she did have the documentation but did not provide it.
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9. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 3:29 PM with resident #2, he stated that
he saw the owner in the home around 7-8 AM that day. . He said she offered him coffee and a
few donuts for breakfast. He stated that at night, he lies in urine because she does not change
him. Resident #2 stated that this is not the first time the owner left them alone since he moved in
on 1/02/14. He said she left the home with a woman called "H" to go grocery. shopping two
nights ago. Resident #2. stated he spent the week between Christmas and New Years in jail due
to an incident at the skilled nursing facility where he was prior to this placement. He said he
does not have any family. He has a case worker at Coventry. Long Term Care but does not know
the name. . He said his ex-sister in law sometimes visits him.
10. =‘ In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 3:40 PM with resident #4, he stated he
has been in the facility a year and a half, since 2012. He stated that for long periods of time he
was the only resident.. When he first came to the facility, he was bedbound and on hospice care.
After six months, he improved. He currently goes to dialysis 3. times a week on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. His daughter takes him sometimes but sometimes the owner would take
him or the woman known as _"H" . Resident #4 stated that when he got up this morning he
found resident #1. lying on the floor in the hall outside her bedroom. . He stated that he tried to
help her up but could not do it himself. He went to get resident #3 to assist him but even the two
of them could not help her. . Both residents have vision problems but resident #3, dialed 9, and
resident #4. gave them the information... When the fire department arrived at the facility, resident
#4 let them in the house, Resident #4 stated that they have been left alone before... Specifically,
- the owner went grocery shopping two. nights ago. She went with a woman called "H". "H"
has been around for a couple of weeks. Resident #4 stated he did not see anyone else there this
morning. He had coffee and donuts for breakfast.
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11. In an interview with resident #1 on 1/30/14 at 5 PM, she could not recall falling
this morning. She did not recall the fire department helping her up from the floor. . She did not
know what she had for breakfast. She did give her brother 's name and phone number. . She
denied any injuries. .
12. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 5:15 PM with resident #3, he stated he
was only in the facility for about two weeks. He stated he was in a large facility and his social
worker. thought he would do better in a smaller facility. He regrets the move and wishes he had
not moved... Resident #3 stated that there is not enough staff. He stated that today was not the
first time they were left alone. He recalled two nights ago, the owner went grocery shopping and
left them alone for several hours... In regards to the incident this morning, he was sleeping in bed
when resident #4 came to my room and asked me to help him. The lady was on the floor, We
tried to pick her up. but we could not. He said he got the phone but could not see the numbers.
Resident #3 stated, " I dialed 911 and he gave them the information. .When the fire department
arrived, resident #4 let them in. I do not want stay here." Resident #3 plans to speak to his case
worker. because he wants to. move.
13. Telephone interview was conducted with family member resident #4 who. stated
she was not aware that residents could not be left alone. She stated that residents have been left
alone before yesterday. She recalled an incident about two months ago when she went to facility.
after work to see her father and the owner asked her to stay. with the residents. At the time, there
was one other resident beside her father while she went to a meeting. Two and a half hours went
-by and the owner was not back, so she calied the owner. She did return about half an hour later.
Over all, she has felt that her father 's needs were met but for most of the time, he is the only.
resident in the home and had 1:1 care..
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14. ‘In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with the administrator, she was
informed of the incident earlier today that 4 residents were found by. fire rescue to be in the home
unattended by any. staff. The administrator ' s first statement was that there was only one
resident residing in the facility. She was showed the files of the three residents admitted since
1/02/14. The administrator stated that she was not aware of the new admissions. The
administrator briefly reviewed the files and noted that residents #1 and #3 did not have an 1823
form. . The administrator was informed that there is no staff schedule for the month of January,
2014. The administrator was asked when she was last at the facility and said she was not sure,
about 1 to 2 weeks ago. She was asked if there was a time sheet or any documentation to prove
that she had been at the facility. and she was not able to produce any. . The administrator was
asked about the staffing issue and stated she was not aware there was no staff and said the owner
had been working alone for the past month. The administrator stated to. owner, ." I told you that
you had to have a written schedule. ".. The administrator was not aware of any staff applying for
a position and she. has not seen any. applications or files. She was shown the file of the woman
who. the owner states she left in the sole care of the residents and the administrator stated she has
never seen this file or met this woman. The administrator stated she is not able to give any
answers about the residents admitted until she can get some information for them. .
15. At 4:40 PM on 1/30/14, the fire inspector informed the administrator and the
owner that he would return tomorrow... At this time, the facility. failed the fire drill. The fire.
inspector observed that two of the four residents were not able to evacuate the facility without
hands on assistance. They were in danger if there was no staff or inadequate. staff in the home..
He said the owner will have to demonstrate that she can evacuate all residents within three
minutes. Ifthe residents cannot be evacuated safely in three minutes, the facility will have to be
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put on a fire watch. That means a person, not someone who is actively. working with residents,
will have to. do a complete check of the whole house every 15 minutes. . He will also bring the
fire department's ." Patient Assessment Form " for each resident for the owner to fill out. This
form will assess the mobility and needs for each resident.
16. ‘In an interview conducted on 02/05/2014 11:00 AM via a telephone call from
owner, she stated she is sending resident #3 to see a physician with a person she is considering as
a new staff person to try her out. The administrator was asked if she was aware of this plan and
she stated no. She was informed she cannot allow a person who is not an approved staff person
to take a resident out of the facility, she must call the administrator.
17, A Monitoring Visit was conducted on 02/05/2014 at 6:35 PM. Upon arrival at the
facility, resident #2. was heard calling out in pain. Resident #2 was on the floor in the bathroom.
Two. staff members with the wheelchair and the owner were in the small bathroom with the
resident. The resident was screaming that he was in pain. The owner was pulling on his left arm,
that was paralyzed, and the other staff were in the bathroom watching. The owner was instructed
to call 911. for assistance, Fire Rescue arrived. . It took three firemen to. assist the resident off the
floor. It was observed that the resident cannot stand or pivot independently. Fire rescue assisted
the resident onto the toilet and then to bed.
18. In an interview on 02/05/2014 at 7:20 PM with resident #3. and the owner, —
resident #3. stated that a woman he never met took him to a physician’ s office earlier today. The
physician would not see him because he does not have Medicare. He only. has Medicaid. . The
-owner was asked who. took the resident to the physician 's office. She stated it was Staff E, who
is not an employee, but a woman she was in the process of interviewing. She stated the
Administrator was not aware she had interviewed the woman and was not aware that staff E took
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the resident to physician ' s office.. When the owner spoke to surveyor earlier that morning and
was told the person applying for position could not take resident out of the facility, it was already.
too late. She had already sent him with her. .
Sanction
19. Class “I” violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which the agency. determines present an
imminent danger to the clients of the provider or a substantial probability that death or serious _
physical or emotional harm would result therefrom. The condition or practice constituting a class
I violation shall be abated or eliminated within 24 hours, unless a fixed period, as determined by
the agency, is required for correction. The agency shall impose an administrative fine as
“provided by law for a cited class I violation. A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the correction
of the violation. § 408.813(2){a), Fla. Stat. (2013). .
20. Under Florida law, the Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited
class I violation in an amount not less than $5,000 and not exceeding $10,000 for each violation.
§ 429.19(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2013).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
seeks an administrative fine against the Respondent in the amount of $10,000.00.
COUNT II (Tag 81
Background Screening
21. Under Florida law, the Agency. shall require Level II background screening for
personnel as required in Section 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to Chapter 435 and Section 408.809... §
429.174, Fla. Stat. (2013). |
22. . Under Florida law, Level II background screening pursuant to Chapter 435. must
be conducted through the Agency on each of the following persons, who are considered
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employees for the purposes of conducting screening under Chapter 435: . (a). The licensee, if an
individual. (b). The administrator or a similarly titled person who is responsible for the day-to-
day. operation of the provider. (c). The financial officer or similarly titled individual who is
responsible for the financial operation of the licensee or provider. . (d) Any person who is a
controlling interest if the Agency has reason to believe that such person has been convicted of
any. offense prohibited by Section 435.04... For each controlling interest who has been convicted
of any such offense, the licensee shall submit to the Agency a description and explanation of the.
conviction at the time of license application... (¢). Any person, as required by authorizing statutes,
seeking employment with a licensee or provider who is expected to, or whose responsibilities
may require him or her to, provide personal care or services directly. to. clients or have access. to
‘client funds, personal property, or living areas; and any person, as required by authorizing
statutes, contracting with a licensee or provider whose responsibilities require him or her to
provide personal care or personal services directly to. clients. Bvidence of contractor screening
may be retained by the contractor’s employer or the licensee. . § 408.809(1), Fla. Stat. (2013).
23. Under Florida law, Every 5 years following his or her licensure, employment, or
entry into. a contract in a capacity that under subsection (1) would require Level II background
screening under chapter 435, each such person must submit to Level II background rescreening
as a condition of retaining such license or continuing in such employment or contractual status.
For any. such rescreening, the agency shall request the Department of Law Enforcement to
forward the person's fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal
history record check. If the fingerprints of such a person are not retained by. the Department of
Law Enforcement under s. 943.05(2)(g), the person must file a complete set of fingerprints with
the agency. and the agency shall forward the fingerprints to the Department of Law Enforcement
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for state processing, and the Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the. fingerprints to
the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The fingerprints
may be retained by the Department of Law Enforcement under s. 943.05(2)(g). The cost of the
state and national criminal history records checks required by level 2 screening may be borne by
the licensee or the person fingerprinted. Until the person's background screening results are
retained in the cleatinghouse created under s. 435,12, the agency may accept as satisfying the
requirements of this section proof of compliance with Level II screening standards submitted
within the previous 5. years to meet any. provider or professional licensure requirements of the
agency, the Department of Health, the Department of Elderly Affairs, the Agency. for Persons
with Disabilities, the Department of Children and Family. Services, or the Department of
Financial Services for an applicant for a certificate of authority or provisional certificate of
authority to operate a continuing care retirement community under chapter 651, provided that:
(a) The screening standards and disqualifying offenses for the prior screening are equivalent to
those specified in s. 435.04 and this section; (b) The person subject to screening has not had a
break in service from a position that requires level 2 screening for more than 90 days; and (c)
Such proof is accompanied, under penalty of perjury, by. an affidavit of compliance with the
provisions of chapter 435 and this section using forms provided by. the agency.. §. 408.809(2), Fla.
Stat. (2013)...
24. Under Florida law, in addition to the offenses listed in Section 435.04, all persons
required to undergo background screening pursuant to this part or authorizing statutes must not
chave an arrest awaiting final disposition for, must not have been found guilty. of, regardless of
adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, and must not have been
adjudicated delinquent and the record not have been sealed or expunged for any of the offenses
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listed in Section 408.809(4). § 408.809(4), Fla. Stat. (2013).
25. Under Florida law, if an employer or Agency has reasonable cause to believe that
grounds exist for the denial or termination of employment of any employee as a result of
background screening, it shall notify. the employee in writing, stating the specific record that
indicates noncompliance with the standards in this chapter. . It is the responsibility of the affected
employee to contest his or her disqualification or to request exemption from disqualification.
The only basis for contesting the disqualification is proof of mistaken identity. § 435.06(1), Fla.
Stat. (2013). .
26. Under Florida law, an employer may. not hire, select, or otherwise allow an
employee to have contact with any vulnerable person that would place the employee in a role
that requires background screening until the screening process is completed and demonstrates the
absence of any grounds for the denial or termination of employment. If the screening process
shows any. grounds for the denial or termination of employment, the employer may not hire,
select, or otherwise allow the employee to have contact with any. vulnerable person that would
place the employee in a role that requires background screening unless the employee is granted -
an exemption for the disqualification by. the Agency as provided under Section 435.07. If an
employer becomes aware that an employee has been arrested for a disqualifying offense, the
employer must remove the employee from contact with any vulnerable. person that places the
employee in a role that requires background screening until the arrest is resolved in a way that
the employer determines that the employee is still eligible for employment under this chapter.
The employer must terminate the employment of any of its personnel found to be in
noncompliance with the minimum standards of this chapter or place the employee in a position
for which background screening is not required unless the employee is granted an exemption
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from disqualification pursuant to Section 435.07. § 435,06(2)(a)-(c), Fla. Stat. (2013).
27. Under Florida law, any employee who refuses to cooperate in such screening or
refuses. to. timely. submit the information necessary to complete the screening, including
fingerprints if required, must be disqualified for employment in such position or, if employed,
must be dismissed. § 435.06(3), Fla. Stat. (2013).
28. On or about February 5, 2014, the Agency conducted a complaint survey. of the
Respondent.
29. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2
employee records. contained evidence of a level II back ground screening (staff #A). This person
was left as the sole caretaker of 4. residents, was responsible for their personal care and services,
and had access to personal property and living areas.
30. Employee Record Review conducted on 1/30/14 at 3 PM for staff #A did not
reveal any documentation that a background screening was. conducted prior to. being left as the
sole. caretaker of four residents.
31. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 2:15 PM with the owner, she stated she
was thinking of hiring staff #A and left her alone with the residents while she went to the drug
store in order to see if staff #A could handle being alone with the residents. . The owner stated
staff #A told her she has all the paper work regarding background screening, First Aid,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). and Communicable Disease Statement including
tuberculosis (TB). The owner stated she did not have a job application or references for staff #A.
32. Inan interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with the administrator, she stated
she was not aware that any staff was interviewed. She had no knowledge that owner was leaving
the residents in the sole care of staff #A, who is not actually employed.
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Sanction
33. | Under Florida law, in addition to the requirements of Part II of Chapter 408, the
Agency. may deny, revoke, and suspend any license issued under this part and impose an
administrative fine in the manner provided in Chapter 120 against a licensee for a violation of
any provision of Part I or Chapter 429, Part II of Chapter 408, or applicable rules, or for any. of
the following actions by a licensee, for the actions of any person subject to Level II background
screening under Section 408.809, Florida Statutes, or for the actions of any. facility employee.
Failure to. comply. with the background screening standards of Chapter 429, Part I, Section
408.809(1), or Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. § 429.14(1)(f), Fla. Stat. (2013),
34. Under Florida law, the Agency. may impose an administrative fine for a violation
that is not designated as a Class I, Class II, Class III, or Class IV violation. Unless otherwise
specified by law, the amount of the fine may not exceed $500 for each violation. Unclassified
violations include: Violating any provision of this part, authorizing statutes, or applicable rules,
§ 408.813(3)(b), Fla. Stat. (2013).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency, for Health Care Administration,
seeks an administrative fine against the Respondent in the amount of $500.00.
COUNT IT
Staffing Standards
35. Pursuant to 58A-5.019, Florida Administrative Code:
Every. facility shall be under the supervision of an administrator who is
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility. including the
management of all staff and the provision of adequate care to all residents as
required by. Part I of Chapter 429, F.S., and this rule chapter.
The administrators shall:
1, Be at least 21 years of age;
2. Ifemployed on or after August 15, 1990, havea high school diploma’ or
general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), or have been an operator or administrator
of a licensed assisted living facility in the State of Florida for atleast one of
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the past 3 years in which the facility has met minimum _ standards.
Administrators employed on or after October 30, 1995, must have a high school
diploma or G.E.D.;
3. Be in compliance with. Level 2 background screening standards pursuant to
Section 429.174, F.S.; and
4, Complete the core training requirement pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0191,. F.A.C.
(b) Administrators may. supervise a.maximum of either three assisted living
facilities or a combination of housing and health care facilities or agencies on a
single campus. However, administrators who supervise. more than one facility
shall appoint in writing a. separate “manager” for each facility. who must:
1. Be at least 21. years old; and
2. Complete the core training requirement pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C.
(c) Pursuant to Section 429.176, F.S., facility owners shali notify. both the
Agency Field Office and Agency Central Office within ten (10) days of a
changeina facility administrator on the Notification of Change of
Administrator, AHCA Form 3180-1006, January. 2006, which is. incorporated
by reference and may be obtained ftom the Agency Central Office. The
Agency. Central . Office shall conduct a background screening on the new
administrator in accordance with Section 429.174, F.S., and Rule 58A-5,014,
FAC.
36. On or about February 5, 2014, the Agency conducted a complaint survey of the
Respondent.
37. Based on interview. and record review, the administrator failed to. ensure the
operation and maintenance of the facility including the provision of adequate care to 4 of 4
residents admitted to the facility (#1, 2, 3 & 4).
38. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with the administrator, she was
informed of the incident earlier today that 4. residents were found by Fire Rescue to be in the.
home unattended by any staff. The owner returned to the facility. an hour after fire rescue
atrived. The administrator ' s first statement was that there. was only. one resident residing in the.
facility. She was shown the files of the three residents admitted since 1/02/14. . The
administrator stated that she. was not aware of the new admissions. The administrator briefly
reviewed the files and noted that resident #1. and #3 did not have a Facility Health Assessment
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Form 1823.. The administrator was informed that there was no staff schedule for the month of
January, 2014. The administrator was asked when she was last at the facility. and said she was
not sure, about 1 to 2 weeks ago. She was asked if there was a time sheet or any documentation
to prove that she had been at the facility. but she was not able to produce any. The administrator
was asked about the staffing issue and stated she was not aware there was no staff and the owner
had been working alone for the past month. The administrator stated to the owner, "I told you
that you had to have a written schedule. ".. The administrator was not aware of any staff who
applied for a position and she has not seen any applications or files. She was shown the file of
the woman who. the. owner stated she left in the sole care of the residents. . The administrator
stated she had never seen this file or met this woman. The administrator stated she has not
‘trained any new staff. The administrator stated she was not able to give any. answers about the 3
residents admitted until she could get some information about them.
39. Employee Record Review conducted on 1/31/14 at 2:45 PM for staff #A. She ©
was not officially hired by the owner or administrator and was allowed to. be the sole caretaker of
the residents, The review did not reveal any -documentation of completion of Infection Control
in-service training. Employee Record Review did not reveal any. documentation of completion
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or First Aid courses. . Employee Record Review did not
reveal any documentation that a background screening was conducted prior to. being left in the
sole care of the residents.
40. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14. at 2:15. PM with the owner, she stated she
was thinking of hiring staff #A and left her with the residents. alone. while. she. went to the drug
store to see if staff #A could handle being alone with the residents. Owner stated that Staff A
told her she has all the paper work regarding background screening, First Aid, cardiopulmonary
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resuscitation (CPR) and Communicable Disease Statement including tuberculosis (TB). The
owner stated she did not have.a job application or references for staff #A. .
41, In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with the administrator, she stated
she was not aware that any staff was interviewed. She had no knowledge that owner was leaving
the residents in the sole care of staff #A, who is not actually employed.
42, In an interview conducted on 1/30/14. at 2:15 PM with the owner, she was asked
to. produce the Monthly Fire Drill documentation and the Admission Discharge Log. The owner
stated she did not have documentation of fire drills. The owner stated that the Admission
Discharge Log is not up to date. The three residents admitted since 1/02/14 were not added to
the Log..
43. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with administrator, she stated she
has informed the owner repeatedly that she must have an up to date Log for Fire and Elopement
Drills as well as have the Admission and_Discharge Log up to date... The administrator stated she
was not aware that two. of the residents were not able to self-evacuate and needed assistance.
44, Record Review conducted on 1/30/14 for resident #1, admitted on 1/29/14,
resident #2, admitted on 1/02/14 and resident #3, admitted on 1/23/14 did not reveal any
contracts for any of the residents admitted since 1/02/14.
45. In. an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 2:15. PM with the owner, she stated that
she has not had time to have contracts signed by the residents or their representatives.
46. In an interview conducted on 1/30/14 at 4 PM with the administrator, she stated
that she was not aware of any residents admitted.
47. Class “II” violations are those conditions or occurrences related to the operation
and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which the agency determines present an
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imminent danger to the clients of the provider or a substantial probability that death or serious
physical or emotional harm would result therefrom. The condition or practice constituting a class
I violation shall be abated or eliminated within 24 hours, unless a fixed period, as determined by.
the agency, is required for correction. The agency. shall impose an administrative fine as
provided by. law for a cited class I violation. A fine shall be levied notwithstanding the correction
of the violation.§ 408.813(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2013).
48. Under Florida law, the Agency shall impose an administrative fine for a cited
class I violation in an amount not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. §
429.19(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (2013). .
Wherefore the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, seeks
an administrative fine against the Respondent in the amount of $4,500.00.
Count IV
Revocation
49, Pursuant to 429.14, Florida Statutes in addition to the requirements of part II of
chapter 408, the agency may deny, revoke, and suspend any license issued under this part and
impose an administrative fine in the manner provided in chapter 120 against a licensee for a
violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, or applicable rules, or for any of the
following actions by a licensee, for the actions of any. person subject to level 2 background
screening under s. 408.809, or for the actions of any facility employee: (a) An intentional or
negligent act seriously affecting the health, safety, or welfare of a resident of the facility;(b)
The determination by. the agency that the owner lacks the financial ability. to. provide continuing
adequate care to residents;(c) Misappropriation or conversion of the property. of a resident of
the facility;(d) Failure to follow the criteria and procedures provided under part lof chapter 394
relating to the transportation, voluntary admission, and invohintary examination of a facility
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resident;(e) _A citation of any of the following deficiencies as specified in s, 429.19: 1. One or
more cited class I deficiencies.2, Three or more cited class II deficiencies.3. Five or more
cited class III deficiencies that have been cited on a single survey and have not been corrected
within the times specified.(f) Failure to comply with the background screening standards of
this part, s. 408.809(1), or chapter 435.
50. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates Counts (1) through (3) of this Complaint
as if fully recited herein. .
51. | WHEREFORE, pursuant to. section 429.14(1)(a)(e)(f), Florida Statutes (2013) the
Agency seeks the revocation of Respondent’s assisted living facility license.
/s/John Bradle . .
John E. Bradley
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar No. 92277
Office of the General Counsel .
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Suite 3431
Fort Knox Building 3, MS3.
Telephone: (850) 412-3658
Facsimile: (850) 921-0158
John.Bradley@ahca.myflorida.com
NOTICE
The Respondent is notified that it/he/she has the right to request an administrative hearing
pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. If the Respondent wants to hire
an attorney, it/he/she has the right to be represented by an attorney in this matter. Specific
options for administrative action are set out in the attached Election of Rights form.
The Respondent is further. notified if the Election of Rights form is not received by the
Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days of the receipt of this
Administrative Complaint, a final order will be entered.
The Election of Rights form shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration
. —__—and-deliveredto: Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan:
Drive, Building 3, Mail Stop 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Telephone (850) 412-3630.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY. that a true and correct copy. of the Administrative Complaint and
Election of Rights form were served to the below named persons/entities by the method
designated on this 20th day of February 2014, .
Theresa DeCanio, Field Office Manager
Local Field Office
Agency for Health Care Administration
(Electronic Mail).
Shaddrick Haston, Unit Manager.
Licensure Unit
Agency for Health Care Administration
(Electronic Mail).
isJohn Bradley
John E.. Bradley
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar No. 92277
Office of the General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Suite 3431
Fort Knox Building 3, MS3
Telephone: (850) 412-3658
Facsimile: (850) 921-0158
John.Bradley@ahca.myflorida.com
Trene Omega
Administrator.
Yan Yan Health Care, Inc.
585 Allen drive
Merritt Island, Florida 32952.
Certified Mail — 7011. 1570 0000 3003 2114
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Re:. Yan Yan Healthcare, Inc. . AHCA No. 2014001640
ELECTION OF RIGHTS
This Election of Rights form is attached to a proposed agency action by the Agency for Health
Care Administration (AHCA).. The title may be Notice of Intent to. Impose a Late Fee, Notice of
Intent to. Impose a Late Fine or Administrative Complaint. Your Election of Rights may. be
returned by mail or by facsimile transmission, but must be filed within 21 days of the day. that
you receive the attached proposed agency action. If your Election of Rights with your selected
option is not received by AHCA within 21 days of the day that you received this proposed
agency action, you will have waived your right to contest the proposed agency. action and a
Final Order will be issued.
(Please use this form unless you, your attorney or your representative prefer to reply according to
Chapter120, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28, Florida Administrative Code.)
Please return your Election of Rights to this address:
Agency for Health Care Administration
Attention: Agency Clerk
2727. Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308. .
Telephone: 850-412-3630... Facsimile: 850-921-0158
PLEASE SELECT ONLY 1 OF THESE 3 OPTIONS
OPTION ONE (1) I admit to the allegations of facts and law contained in the
Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fee, Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fine, or
Administrative Complaint and I waive my right to object and to have a hearing. . |
understand that by giving up my right to a hearing, a final order will be issued that adopts the
proposed agency action and imposes the penalty, fine or action. .
OPTION TWO (2) I admit to the allegations of facts contained_in the Notice of
Intent to Impose a Late Fee, Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fine, or Administrative
Complaint, but I wish to be heard at an informal proceeding (pursuant to Section 120.57(2),
Florida Statutes) where I may submit testimony and written evidence to the Agency. to. show. that
the proposed administrative action is too severe or that the fine should be reduced.
OPTION THREE (3) I dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Notice of
——___--. -Intent.to- Impose. a Late Fee, Notice of Intent to. Impose a Late Fine, or Administrative -
Complaint, and I request a formal hearing (pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes)
before an Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings.
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PLEASE NOTE: Choosing OPTION THREE (3), by itself, is NOT, sufficient to. obtain a
formal hearing. You also must file a written petition in order to obtain a formal hearing
before the Division of Administrative Hearings under Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. It
must be received by the Agency. Clerk at the address above within 21 days of your receipt of this
proposed agency action. The request for formal hearing must conform to the requirements of
Rule 28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that it contain:
1. The name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number (if any) of the Respondent,
2. The name, address, telephone number and facsimile number of the attorney or qualified
representative of the Respondent (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall
be made. .
3. A statement requesting an administrative hearing identifying those material facts that are in
dispute. If there are none, the petition must so indicate.
4. A statement of when the respondent received notice of the administrative complaint.
5. A statement including the file number to the administrative complaint.
Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, may be available in this matter if the Agency.
_ agrees.
Licensee Name:
Contact Person: . Title: ,
Address: . . . .
Number and Street . City. . Zip Code
Telephone No. Fax No..,
E-Mail (optional)
I hereby. certify that I am duly. authorized to submit this Election of Rights to the Agency. for
Health Care Administration on behalf of the licensee referred to above.
Signed: . _ Date:
. Print Name:- . . Fitle:
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Docket for Case No: 14-004715
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 17, 2014 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 15, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Dec. 12, 2014 |
Order Denying Continuance of Final Hearing.
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Dec. 12, 2014 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for December 18 and 19, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando, FL; amended as to location of hearing).
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Dec. 10, 2014 |
Petitioner's Response to Motion for Continuance filed.
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Dec. 08, 2014 |
Letter to Judge Crapps from Yah Parker requesting a continuance filed.
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Nov. 19, 2014 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 19, 2014 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for December 18 and 19, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando, FL).
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Nov. 12, 2014 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 29, 2014 |
Order Granting Request to Withdraw.
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Oct. 28, 2014 |
Notice and Request for Hearing filed.
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Oct. 27, 2014 |
Response and Objection to Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Respondent filed.
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Oct. 20, 2014 |
Order to Show Cause.
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Oct. 15, 2014 |
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (for Respondent) and for Ten Day Abeyance filed.
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Oct. 13, 2014 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 10, 2014 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Oct. 10, 2014 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Oct. 10, 2014 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 10, 2014 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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