Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: FLETCHER`S MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC., D/B/A FLETCHER`S HOME CARE, INC.
Judges: HARRY L. HOOPER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Jul. 20, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, March 12, 2001.
Latest Update: Nov. 19, 2024
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AHCA NO.: 04-00-019-HHA
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FLECTCHER’S HOME CARE, INC.
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that after twenty-one (21) days from receipt of this
Complaint, the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter referred to as the
“Agency”) intends to impose a civil penalty in the amount of $6,000.00 upon
FLETCHER’S MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC., d/b/a FLETCHER’S HOME CARE INC.
(hereinafter referred to as “Respondent”). As grounds for the imposition of this civil
penalty, the Agency alleges as follows:
(1) The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 400 Part
IV, Florida Statutes. .
(2) Respondent is licensed to operate as a Home Health Agency at 1615
University Boulevard West, Jacksonville, Florida 32217, in compliance with Chapter 400
Part- IV, Florida Statutes (1999) and Rule 59A-8, Florida Administrative Code.
(3) The Respondent has violated the provisions of Chapter 400 Part IV, Florida
Statutes (1999) and provision of Rule 59A-8, Florida Administrative Code, in that it
was cited for one (1) class II deficiencies during the complaint investigation of June 7,
2000:
(H-0320) Based on record review and staff interview, and interviews with the
administrator and director of nursing on 6/7/00 the home care agency did not provide the
. care for patient # 1 as ordered by the physician in the plan of care. The physician ordered
24 hour nursing service for this patient. On May 14, 27, 28, 2000, and on June 1, 5, and 6,
2000, 12 hours of the 24 hours day were not covered by nursing care.
This is a violation of Section 400.487(5), 400.484(2)(b), Florida Statutes and Rule SB9A-
8.0215, Florida Administrative Code. Class II deficiency. Fine: $6,000.00.
@) Notice was provided in writing to the Respondent of the above violations and _
the time frame for correction.
(5) Respondent is notified that they have a right to request an administrative
hearing pursuant to 120.57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel (at its expense),
to take testimony, to call or cross examine witnesses, to have subpoenas and/or subpoenas
duces tecum issued, and to present written evidence or argument if they requests a
hearing. Chapter 59-1, Part 2, Florida Administrative Code, constitutes the Agency’s
procedural rule for administrative proceedings resulting from this complaint. In order to
obtain a formal proceeding under Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, your request for an
administrative hearing must conform to the requirements in Rule 28-5.201, Florida
Administrative Code, and must state which issues of material fact you dispute. Failure to
dispute material issues of the fact in your request for a hearing may be treated by the
Agency as election by you of an informal proceeding under Section 120.57 (2), Florida
Statutes. All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care
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Administration, and delivered to Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3,
Suite 3431, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; Attention: Michael O.
Mathis, Senior Attorney. Payment of fines shall be sent to the Agency for Health Care
Administration, P.O. Box 13749, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749, (Please reference the
case number and facility name on the front of your check).
(6) Respondent is Further Notified that failure to request 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.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy hereby was sent by Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested, to Jane Park, R. N. Administrator, Fletcher’s Home Care, Inc., 1615 :
University Boulevard West, Jacksonville, Florida 32217, this ne [6 day of
, 2000.
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Karen K. Swann
Area Office #4 Supervisor
Division of Health Quality Assurance
Agency for Health Care Administration
921 N. Davis Street, Bldg. A, Suite 115
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Copies furnished to:
Jane Park, RN, Administrator Michael O. Mathis, Esquire
Fletcher’s Home Care, Inc. Senior Attorney
1615 University Boulevard West Agency for Health Care Administration
Jacksonville, Florida 32217 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3,
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5408
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Agency for Health Care Administration
Finance & Accounting Department
P.O. Box 13749
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-3749
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. Karen Swann
Area Office #4 Supervisor
Agency for Health Care Administration
921 North Davis Street. Suite 115
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Docket for Case No: 00-002970
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 12, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Mar. 05, 2001 |
Final Order filed. |
Feb. 08, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by March 16, 2001).
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Feb. 08, 2001 |
Final Order; Joint Stipulation and Settlement Agreement filed.
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Feb. 08, 2001 |
Motion for Continuance and Placing this Proceeding in Abeyances filed by Petitioner.
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Dec. 01, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for February 15, 2001; 10:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Nov. 27, 2000 |
Motion for Continuance and Re-Schedule Hearing filed by Petitioner.
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Nov. 13, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for January 17, 2001; 10:30 a.m.; Jacksonville, FL).
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Nov. 02, 2000 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 04, 2000 |
Order issued. (joint motion for extension of time to respond to initial order is granted, the case shall remain inactive until 11/1/2000)
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Aug. 02, 2000 |
Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 26, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Jul. 20, 2000 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jul. 20, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 20, 2000 |
Notice filed.
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