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AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION vs HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE-SARASOTA, 01-004125 (2001)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 01-004125 Visitors: 3
Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE-SARASOTA
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Sarasota, Florida
Filed: Oct. 19, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, April 15, 2002.

Latest Update: Sep. 19, 2024
© O25 FILED STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, Petitioner, vs. AHCA Case No. 08-01-0140-NH HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE-SARASOTA, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint against HHCI Limited Partnership d/b/a Harborside Healthcare-Sarasota (hereinafter “Harborside-Sarasota”), pursuant to chapter 400, part II, and section 120.60, Florida Statutes, (2001), and alleges: NATURE OF THE ACTION 1. This is an action to revoke Harborside-Sarasota’s license to operate a skilled nursing facility, pursuant to Sections 400.121(3), Florida Statutes, (2001), for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. | JURISDICTION AND VENUE 2. AHCA has jurisdiction pursuant to chapter 400, part II, Florida Statutes, (2001). 3. Venue lies in Sarasota County, pursuant to section 400.121(1) (e), Florida Statutes, (2001). PARTIES 4. AHCA is the regulatory authority responsible for licensure and enforcement of all applicable statutes and ~ rules governing skilled nursing facilities pursuant to chapter 400, part II, Florida Statutes, (2001), and chapter 59A-4 Fla. Admin. Code. 5. Harborside-Sarasota operates a 120-bed nursing home located at 4602 Northgate Court, Sarasota, Florida 34234. ‘Warborside- Sarasota | is licensed asa skilled nursing facility, license number SNF15130962; certificate number 6986, effective May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002. “Harborside- Sarasota 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. Seppe cerr regen = perro ‘COUNT T HARBORSIDE-SARASOTA IS LICENSED TO HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IS THE NURSING HOME LICENSEE OR CONTROLLING INTEREST THAT OPERATES HARBORSIDE-PINEBROOK, A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IN THIS STATE THAT WAS CITED FOR AT LEAST TWO CLASS I DEFICIENCIES ARISING FROM SEPARATE SURVEYS OR INVESTIGATIONS WITHIN A 30-MONTH PERIOD Secs. 400.121(3) (d), Fla. Stat. 6. AHCA realleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth herein. 7. Harborside-Sarasota is licensed to HHCI Limited Partnership. HHCI Limited Partnership is the nursing home licensee or controlling interest that operates Harborside Healthcare-Pinebrook. HHCI Limited Partnership d/b/a Harborside Healthcare-Pinebrook (hereinafter “Harborside- Pinebrook”) is a skilled nursing facility in this state that was cited for at least two class I deficiencies arising from separate surveys or investigations within a °30-month period. 8. Harborside-Pinebrook was cited in two separate surveys within a thirty (30) month period for at least two (2) class I deficiencies, to wit: -On or about guly 13, 2000, Harborside-Pinebrook -was cited for four. (4) class I deficiencies, pursuan O section 400.23(8) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000) specifically: ‘Failure ‘to prevent the neglect of residents number 21, 10 and 19, and; Failure to identify and assess the . Medical needs of residents number 19, we" 10, 12, 16, 9, 20, 25, and; 3) Failure to ‘accurately complete, review “and update care plans, which contributed to the actual harm of residents number 21, 19, 25, 3, 9, 2, 1, 10, 12 and 6, and; 4) Failure to follow physician’s orders, monitor resident conditions and follow professional standards of practice for dietary, nursing and physician services resulting in harm to residents facility- wide, including residents number 21 and 10. On or about September 29, 2000, Harborside- Pinebrook was cited for three (3) class I deficiencies, pursuant to section 400.23(8) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000); specifically: 1) Failure to prevent resident to resident violence of residents number 1, 2, 3 and 7, j%aneluding but not limited to, the hospitalization of resident number 2, and; 2) Failure to develop and update resident care plans to include specific interventions to prevent violent behaviors of residents number 1, 3 and 7, and; 3) Failure to assure protection of residents and staff from abuse, resulting in harm facility-wide. The September 29, 2000 survey was within a 30- -month period of the July 13, 2000 survey conducted by AHCA. The above constitutes a violation of section : 400.121(3) (d), Fla. Stat. (2001), and requires revocation of Harborside-Sarasota’s license to operate a skilled nursing facility. Section 400.121(3) (d), Fla. Stat. (2001) provides: (3) The agency shall revoke or deny a nursing home license if the licensee or controlling interest operates a facility in this state that: il cadilached 32308; (d) Is cited for two class I deficiencies arising from separate surveys or investigations within a 30-month period. The licensee may present factors in mitigation of revocation, and the agency may make a determination not to revoke a license based upon a showing that revocation is inappropriate under the circumstances. WHEREFORE, AHCA intends to revoke HHCI Limited Partnership’s license to operate Harborside-Sarasota, a skilled nursing facility in the State of Florida, pursuant to section 400.121(3), Florida Statutes (2001); and assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this case, pursuant to section 400.121(10), Fla. Stat. (2001). Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an administrative hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2001). Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached Election of - Rights (one page) and explained in the attached Explanation of Rights (one page). All requests for hearing si ee hee shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration, and delivered to the Agency for Health Care Administration, _ Building 3, MSC #3, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, John F, Gilroy and Christine T. Messana, Senior Attorneys. ETE oe 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. Respectfully submitted. John F. Gilroy Senior Attorney FL Christine T. Messana ‘ Senior Attorney Fla. Bar. No. 0153818 Counsel for Petitioner Agency for Health Care Administration Bldg. 3, MSC#3 2727 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 922-5873 (office) (850) 413-9313 (£ax) i UR RRR De Elizabeth Dudek cops cgg uw y win wu meas ; ee na : ‘Deputy “Secretary : Agency for Health Care _ Administration | ; (Inter- office mail) William Roberts Acting General Counsel © Agency for Health Care Administration (Inter-office mail) Polly Weaver Chief, Operations, MCHQ Agency for Health Care Administration (Inter-office mail) _ Tracey Cottle Chief, Facilities Regulation Counsel Agency for Health Care Administration ; (Inter-office mail) Molly McKinstry Long Term Care Unit Manager Agency for Health Care — , i Administration ‘ : : (Inter-office mail) Harold Williams : . \ .. Field Office Manager, Area 8 ; Agency for Health Care : Administration . an (Inter-office mail) : ed through a ‘process server by “hand 3 2001 to: d/b/a HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE- SARASOTA, 4602 Northgate Court, delivery on October HHCI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP SUR mig re es ome eee eee = Sarasota, Florida 34234. . eth A ne T. Messana [ i “| ! a gga i . i : ; my t ot i : t : i i a STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION RE: AHCA v. HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE - SARASOTA CASE NO. 08-01-0140-NH ELECTION OF RIGHTS PLEASE SELECT ONLY 1 OF THE 3 OPTIONS An Explanation of Rights is attached. If you do not understand these options, please consult with your attorney or contact the Office of the General Counsel/Health Care Facilities Section of the Agency for Health Care Administration at the address/phone number listed at the bottom of this form. OPTION 1. Q Ido not dispute (1 admit) the allegations of fact in the Administrative Complaint, but do wish to be afforded an informal proceeding, pursuant to Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, at which time | will be permitted to submit oral and/or written evidence to the Agency in mitigation of the penalty imposed. OPTION 2. QI do not dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Administrative Compiaint and waive my right to object or to be heard. | understand that by waiving my rights, a final order will be issued that adopts the Administrative Complaint and imposes the sanctions sought. OPTION 3. Q_1 do dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Administrative Complaint and request - this to be considered a petition for formal hearing, pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, before an — Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings. If you have elected option one (1) or two (3) above and you are interested in discussing a settlement of this matter with the Agency, please also mark this block. Q SEND NO PAYMENT NOW — REGARDLESS OF THE OPTION SELECTED, PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF A FINAL ORDER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON PAYMENT OF ANY FINES. Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available in this matter. (Please sign and fil in your current address.) _Respondent (Licensee) ~ Address: Phone No. . aie COMET 0 YOUR COMPLETED FORM AND MAIL r. . lorney, Agency lealth Care Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 (Note: Overnight Deliveries to same address) Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403. Telephone Number: (850) 922-8854; FAX (850) 921-0158; TDD 1-800-955-8771 Se ce ae eR Ree: RTE ekdatuieie dae ne te a SH Ro A ; STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS UNDER SEC. 120.569, FLORIDA STATUTES © EEE ee, PLORIDA STATUTES (To be used in conjunction with Election of Rights form — attached) In response to the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration (‘AHCA” or “Agency”), you must make one of the following elections within twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of the Administrative Complaint. Please make your election of the attached Election of Rights form and return it fully executed to the address listed on the form. OPTION 1. — ifyou do not dispute the allegations in the Administrative Complaint and waive your right to be heard, you should select OPTION 2 on the election of rights form. A final order will be entered finding you guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penaity sought in the Complaint. You will be provided a copy of the final order. . OPTION 2. if you do not dispute any material fact alleged in the Administrative Complaint (you admit each of them), you may request an informal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes (1999) before the Agency. At the informal hearing, you will be given an opportunity to present both written and oral evidence to reduce the penalty being imposed for the violations set out in the Complaint. For an informal hearing, you should select OPTION 1 on the Election of Rights form. OPTION 3. if you dispute the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint (you do not admit them) you may request a formal hearing pursuant to Section 1 20.57(1), Florida Statutes (1999). To obtain a formal hearing, select OPTION 3 on the Election of Rights form. . ; ; dn order to obtain a formal proceeding before the Division of Administrative Hearings under Section 120.57(1), F.S., your request for an administrative hearing must conform to the requirements in Section 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), and must state the material facts you dispute. © In order to preserve your right to a hearing, your Election of Rights in this matter ‘must be directed to the Agency by filing within twenty-one (21) days from the date you receive the Administrative Complaint. lf you do not respond at all within twenty-one (21) days from receipt of the Administrative Complaint, a final order will be issued finding you guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penalty sought in the Complaint. | :

Docket for Case No: 01-004125
Issue Date Proceedings
May 20, 2002 Final Order filed.
Apr. 15, 2002 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
Jan. 28, 2002 Motion for Leave to reply to Response to Order to Show Cause filed by HHCI.
Jan. 17, 2002 Letter to Judge Quattlebaum from D. Miller responding to notice of voluntary dismissal and response to order... filed.
Jan. 16, 2002 Petitioner`s Amended Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and Response to Order to Show Cause (filed via facsimile).
Jan. 15, 2002 Petitioner`s Amended Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and Response to Order to Show Cause (filed via facsimile).
Dec. 21, 2001 Notice of Appearance as Co-Counsel (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Dec. 11, 2001 Petitioner`s Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed via facsimile).
Nov. 30, 2001 Order to Show Cause issued (the Petitioner shall file a response to the Motions within 15 days of the date of this Order).
Nov. 30, 2001 Order Granting Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 01-004124, 01-004125, 01-004126)
Nov. 02, 2001 Motion for Award of Attorney`s Fees (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Nov. 01, 2001 Motion to Dismiss (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Oct. 30, 2001 Unilateral Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Oct. 30, 2001 Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 23, 2001 Initial Order issued.
Oct. 19, 2001 Administrative Complaint filed.
Oct. 19, 2001 Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
Oct. 19, 2001 Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
Oct. 19, 2001 Notice of Related Petitions filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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