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