Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: VANTAGE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, D/B/A DESTIN HEALTH & REHAB
Judges: HARRY L. HOOPER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Shalimar, Florida
Filed: Jan. 02, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, November 4, 2002.
Latest Update: May 20, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs.
VANTAGE HEALTHCARE CORP.,
d/b/a DESTIN HEALTH & REHAB,
Respondent.
AD. RAT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that after twenty-one (21) days from
receipt of this Complaint, the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care
Administration (“Agency”) intends to impose an administrative fine in the
amount of $4,000.00 upen Vantage HealthCare Corp., d/b/a Destin.
Health & Rehab ("Destin"). As grounds for the impasition of this
administrative fine, the Agency alleges as follows:
l. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant
to Chapter 400 Part 1, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent, Destin, is licensed by the Agency ro operate a
mursing home at 195 Mattie M. Kelly Boulevard, Destin, Florida 32541
and is obligated to operate the nursing home in compliance with Chapter
400 Part I, Florida Statutes, and Rule 59A-4, Florida Administrative
Code,
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3. On April 3-6, 2000, @ Survey team from the Agency’s Area ]
Office conducted a re-certification survey and the following Class It
deficiencies were cited,
3A. Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.13(C)(1)(i), the faciliry must develop
and implement written Policies and Procedures that prohibit
mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of residents and misappropriation of
resident property. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the
following observations:
as a result of the employee inaccurately recording the
attestation of residency documentation. The employee's
employment application indicated employment outside the
State of Florida within the past 5 years.
(2}. Based on record review and interview, it was
determined that the facility violated 42 CFR 483.13(C)(1)qi),
and Section 400.2 15(2)}(b), FLORIDA STATUTES, (2000)., for
failing ta implement written policies and procedures for ;
backgreund seteening for new employees for 1 of 7 personnel
records reviewed. (Tag F226)
3B. Pursuant ta 42 CFR 483.20(b), a facility must make a
comprehensive assessment of a resident's needs, using the resident
assessment instrument {RAI} specified by the State. This requirement
was not met as evidenced by the fallawing observations:
Ql) Resident #15, was admitted ta the facility on January
3, 2000, with multiple medical diagnoses including in part
supernuclear palsey. The comprehensive assessment dated
January 16, 2000, coded the resident as having a regular
bowel pattern with no concems. On March 21, 2000, the
resident was disimpacted of a large amount of firm hard
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stool. Following the disimpaction, the resident developed
rectal bleeding requiring transfer ta the hospital emergency
department where more stool was expelled and the resident
suffered hypotension, bradycardia and a diminished
respiratory rate. The resident subsequently was admitted to |
intensive 'care prior to returning ta the nursing home on
March 27, 2000. On April 3, 2000, a new comprehensive
assessment was completed on this resident. The assessment
coded the resident as having been constipated, however,
there was no coding for fecal impaction within the last 14
days, placing this resident at risk for further fecal
impactions.
(2) Based on observation, record review and interview, it
was determined that the facility vialated 42 CFR 483.20{b),
and Rule 59A-4.1288, F.A.C., for failing to make a
comprehensive assessment of a resident's needa to include
the health care needs for 1 of 25 sampled residents.
Additionally, the facility did not provide therapeutic and
rehabilitative services consistent with the resident care plan,
established and recognized Practice standard within the
community, and with rules adopted by the agency, as
required by section 400.022, Florida Statutes, (2000). (Tag
F272)
3C. Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.25(c), based on the comprehensive
assessment of 2 resident, the facility must ensure that a resident who
enters the facility without pressure sores does not develop pressure sores
unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were
unavoidable; and a resident having pressure Soares receives necessary
treatment and services to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent
new sores fram developing. This requirement was not met as evidenced
by the following observations:
(1) During the initial tour of the facility, resident # 4 was
identified by facility staff as having terminal cancer, a "Stage
IV plus (unstageable pressure sore on her coccyx and was
currently under the care of hospice. Review of the resident's
clinical record revealed that the resident received antibiotic
treatment for infection related to decubitus from February
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21, 2000 to March 3, 2000. Assessment by facilicy staff and -
observations during the Survey revealed that the resident
generally left 25% or more of her meal uneaten. Farther
review of the resident's clinical recard revealed @ Mhutritional
assessment and note by the facility's registered dietitian on
December 8, 1999 which read “open area to caccyx" and
recommended adding a mult-vitamin/mineral supplement,
500 mg. of Vitamin C twice a day, and 2 ounces of 2Cal HN
with medication pass four times a day for the purpose of
improving the resident's nutritional status and promoting
wound healing. There was no evidence that any of these
recommendations had been implemented at the time of the
survey. Interview with facility staff revealed that the
recommendations were never made to the resident's hospice
treatment team or physician and on April 4, 2000, the
recommendations were made and orders were received to
begin the nutritional supplements in order to aid in the
treatment of the pressure sore.
(2]}. Through observation, interview and record review, it
was determined thar the facility violated 42 CFR
© 483.25 (c)(1}(2), and Rule 59A-4.1288, F.A.C., for failing to
provide the necessary treatment and services to prevent the
develapment of pressure sores and Promote healing and
Prevent infection for residents with pressure sores for 1 of 24
sampled residents. Additionally, the facility did not provide
therapeutic and rehabilitative services consistent with the
resident care plan, established and recognized practice
Standard within the community, and with rules adopted by
the agency, as required by section 400.022(1}() Florida
Statutes, (2000). (Tag F314)
Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.25(hi(2), the facility must ensure
to prevent accidents. This requirement was not met as evidenced hy the
following observations:
(1) Resident #16 was admitted to the facility on January
3, 2000 with multiple medical diagnoses, including
Exptrapyramidal syndrome, Progressive Supernuclear
Palsey, Trans-ishemic attacks, cataracts, and a history of
falls with head injuries. The resident was initially assessed
as cognitively impaired with dementia, and ag needing
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in the plan of care developed January 18, 2000: “forgets
Safety measures to prevent falling, and is at risk for injury
related to falling." A goal for this problem was that the
resident would cause no harm or injury to self.
Interventions included educating the resident of safety
measures to use, provide a quiet and unhurried
environment, and to orient the resident to various areas in
the facility. Record review revealed the resident fell 7 times
in January, on the 10%, 11%, 16%, 19%, 234 97% and 28%,
2000, twice sustaining a "lump" on the left forehead. In
February, the resident fell 9 times on February 18%, 2000
twice on February 4%, 8th, 15m, 16%, 18, 22nd, and 25t,
2000; once sustaining a "left frontal hematoma’. Eight of
the resident's falls occurred in the resident's room. On
February 29, 2000, the resident's plan of care was revised ta
include the use of a lap buddy due to the resident's inability
to perceive safe/unsafe situations. The goal stated was for
the resident to have no falls with injury and to replace the
lap buddy with a “break away’ lap buddy. Interventions
were revised to include encouraging activity and mild
exercise daily and to keep him/her under sUpervision at alj
times. Record review revealed thar on April 1, 2000, the
resident was found on the floor by the bed with a laceration
and hematoma to the back of the head. The tabs monitor
was attached, but did nor alarm. On the second day of the
survey, April +, 2000, after supper, the resident was
retuumed to the day room by staff. Shortly after being placed
in the. day room, the resident fell forward out of his/her
wheelchair, striking the front, left side of his/her head.
Interview with staff revealed the resident had been returned
to the day room without the lap buddy. Observation of the
resident pn April 5 and 6, 2000, revealed a larger purplish
and green bruised knot to the left forehead. This resident
had fallen eighteen times since admission to the facility in
January.
(2} Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on February
10, 2000 with diagnoses of malnutrition, diahetes, chronic
ischemic heart disease, depression, and chronic liver
disease. His initial assessment completed on February 24,
2000 indicated that he had suffered a fall within the past 30
days and the resident was determined to be at risk for falls
due to his unsteady gait, decreased cognition, and an
inability to always remember safety concerns, Interventions
established to help prevent “falls with injury in the next 90
days" included:
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encouraging resident to call for assistance before
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transferring;
b. non-skid soles for his shoes:
c. | have call light available and answer promptly;
ad. keep bed in low pasition;
e. keep pathways clear of chatter and well lit;
f. tehab for evaluation of unsteady gait:
g. assist resident to walk daily at least after each
meal; and
h. the red dot fall prevention Program, a means of
identifying to staff those residents that are at risk of
falling.
(3) Review of facility accident log revealed that from
February 10, 2000 through March 17, 2000, the resident
experienced eleven falls, occurring in his bedroom,
bathroom, the nursing station, hallway, and unit day room
some resulting in skin tears and hematoma of the head.
Purther review of facility records revealed that the resident
was assessed by physical therapy on March 6, 2000 and PT
services were provided from March 6-19, 2000, at which time
the resident no longer agreed to Participate in therapy or a
functional maintenance plan for strengthening in
ambulation, There was no evidence that the interventions
established for this resident had been re-assessed or
modified during the time that he was experiencing numerous
falls. Review of the minutes of the Risk Meeting held on
March 30, 2000, indicated that a TABS monitor had been
placed on the resident when in bed and wheelchair in order
to prevent him fram continuing ta fall. Observations on April
3-5, 2000 revealed that the resident was taken to and from
meals in the restorative dining room in his wheelchair and
Spent a large part of the day in his room in bed sleeping or
watching TV with no TABS monitor in place.
(4) Based on observation and record review, it was
determined that the facility violated 42 CFR 483.25(h)(2},
and Rule 59A-4.1288, FA.C., for failing to provide adequate
supervision and assistive devices ta prevent accidents for two
of 24 sampled residents. Additionally, the facility did not
provide therapeutic and rehabilitative services consistent
with the resident care plan, established and recognized
practice standard within the community, and with rules
adopted by the agency, as required by section 400.022(1}{1),
Florida Statutes, (2000). (Tag F324)
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4. On February 19-22, 2001, a survey team from the Agency’s
Area 1 Office conducted a re-certification survey and the following repeat
Class III deficiencies were cited, and two repeat Class I! deficiencies that
were classified as Class [II the year prior (Tags F314 & F324, see
paragraphs 4C & 4D}:
4A. Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.13(C)(1)(i), the facility must develop
and implement written policies and precedures that prohibit
mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of residents and misappropriation of
resident property. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the
follawing observations:
(1) Review of facility policy on February 22, 2001,
regarding the screening of employees prior to employment for
possible abuse related offenses revealed the following
procedures:
a. A thorough investigation of the potential
employee's past history through a check of all
Telerences to make a reasonable effort to uncover
information about past criminal prosecutions.
b. A criminal background check will be completed
on all associates.
{2} Furthermore, a “Background Investigation Policy" .
pertaining to Level 1 and Level 2 Screening stated the
following:
a. For Level 2 Screening:
1. "Fingerprints will be required of employees
who have not resided in the State of Florida for
the past five years. The fingerprint card will be
given to the employee at the time of drug
screening and will be sent to AHCA within 5
days of hire date. Copies and results will be
retained in personnel file." April, 2000
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(3) On February 22, 2001, review of the personnel files of
six randomly selected employees listed as new hires by
facility staff revealed the following:
a. An employee hired on July 28, 2000 requiring a
Level 2 background screen did not have the
fingerprints and request for Level 2 screening
submitted to AHCA until September 14, 2000, 49 days
following employment.
b. An employee’ hired on October 9, 2000 had
evidence of a potentially disqualifying offense on the
FDLE backgraund = screen completed prior tao
employment (October 2, 2000). Record review and
interview with facility staff on February 22, 2001
revealed no evidence corporate personnel had made an
effort to investigate the full nature of the criminal
eharge in order to determine the employee's eligibility
for hire.
(4) Based on interview with staff and record Teview, it was
determined that the facility violated 42 CFR 483.13(C}(1)(i),
and Section 400.215(2)(b), Florida Statutes, (2000), and
Chapter 435.03, 435.04, Florida Statutes, {2000)., for again
failing to implement facility policies regarding pre-
employment background screening for 2 of 6 personne}
records reviewed. (Tag F226, Repeat)
Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.20(b), a facility must make a
comprehensive assessment of a residents needs, using the resident
assessment instrument (RAI) specified by the State. This requirement
was not met as evidenced by the following observations:
(1) Observation of resident #14 an February 21, 2001 ar
3:00 p.m. and on February 22, 2001 at 9:20 am. revealed
an alert resident making choices about daily life, ambulating
around the facility and caring for her personal needs.
Interview with staff at 8:45 a.m. on February 22, 2001
revealed the resident was independent with toileting during
the day but chose to wear an adult diaper during the day for
dignity due to stress incontinence. Staff said the resident
was occasionally incontinent at night. Nursing notes dating
back to early January describe the resident as “usually”
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continent or continent but dribbles during the day and
wears depends.
(2) The most recent resident minimum data set
(assess: t toal) dated February 2, 2001, assessed the
resident as incontinent. The lack of a comprehensive
assessment for continence resulted in a care Plan that did
not address all needs of the resident.
(3) Observations of resident #7 on February 19-22, 2001,
revealed the resident to be up in a wheelchair, independently
arranging personal items anid feeding herself without
assistance. When interviewed, the resident was appropriate
and pleasant. Review of the clinical recerd revealed
minimum data sets from May 22, 2000 through January 8,
2001, which indicated an assessment of the resident ag
being totally continent of bowel and bladder at all times.
Nursing notes were found to address episodes of
incontinence on many occasions during the day as well as at
night, with incontinence care provided by staff. A “Problem
Summary” found in the medical record included a statement
with an “original date" of January 3, 2001, which read: “The
resident is at risk for UTI and skin breakdown due to
frequent urinary incontinence during the night’.
{4) The incontinence needs of the resident were added to
the resident's plan of care on January 3, 2001, 5 days prior
to the mast recent minimum data set assessment indicating
the resident to be totally continent.
(5) Resident #17 was admitted to the facility on December
12, 2000 and had Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments
completed on December 20, 2000 and January 30, 2001.
Review of these assessments on February 21, 2001 revealed
documentation regarding the resident's sleep habits
indicating no problems with insomnia or changes in sleep
pattern over the previous 30 days. Facility staff, however,
obtained an order on January 23, 2000 for the PRN {as
needed) use. of Ambien, 5-10 mgs each evening. Review af
documentation by the facility psychiatrist on January 31,
2001 revealed the resident had a “chronic Insomnia disarder,
noted on admission”. At the time of the survey, use of this
sleep aid was documented on the resident's Medication
Administration Record as having been given all but one
evening between January 23, 2001 and February 20, 200].
Further review of the clinical record revealed no additional
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evidence of an accurate assessment of the resident's sleep
habits.
(6) Based observation, interview with staff and record
review, it was determined that the facility violated 42 CFR
483,20(b), and Rule 59A-4.109(1)(c}, F.A.C., for again failing
te make a comprehensive accurate assessment to address a
resident's necds using the State Resident Assessment
Instrument (RAI) for 3 (#7, #14, #17) of 22 sampled
residents. Additionally, the facility did not provide
therapeutic and rehabilitative services consistent with the
resident care plan, established and recagnized practice
standards within the community, and with rules adopted
the agency, as required by section 400.022(1)(l), Florida
Statutes, (2000). (Tag F272, Repeat)
Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.25(c), based on the comprehensive
assessment of a resident, the facility must ensure that a resident who
enters the facility without pressure sores does not develop pressure sores
unless the. individual's clinical condition demonstrates that they were
unavoidable; and a resident having pressure sores rece@ives necessary
treatment and services to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent
new sares fram developing. This requirement was not met as evidenced
by the following observations:
(1) Observation of resident #5, during the initial tour af
the facility ar 10:45 a.m., on February 19, 2001, revealed the
resident to be in bed, lying on the lefr side, clothed in a
hospital gown. and an E-Z boot on the left foot. The
resident's skin appeared pale with slightly dry skin on the
forearms only, but with good turgor. A foley catheter
. Attached to bedside drainage was in place. The nurse stated
that the resident had a stage IV decubitis to her coccyx and
@ stage I to her left foot. She also stated that the resident
“eats like a little pig”. Observation at that time revealed a
Jarge dressing to the coccyx, the left heel was covered by a
dressing and E-Z boot, and the right heel was bright pink
and mushy to touch. Observation on February 19, 2001, at
approximately 2:00 p.m., during dressing change ta the
caccyx revealed a very deep open wound surrounded by
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bright pink tissue. The Opening was at least 2 1/2 to 3
inches around and with depth enough to expose beefy-red
deep muscle tissue. The dressing included packing the area
with several 4X4 gauze pads before covering the area.
{2} Review of the resident's clinical record Tevealed thar at
the time of admission on Seprember 8, 2000, the resident
had intact skin, with only bruises on one hand. Admitting
diagnoses inchided in part, Alzheimer’s, incontinence and
Possible concussion. The resident was decumented as being
alert and requiring moderate assist of one person for
transfers. The resident's original assessment on September
20, 2000, identified her as being at risk for pressure sores.
Qn November 4, 2000, bilateral heel blisters were identified,
and the approach documented to Prevent further hreakdown
Was to pro
8, 2000,
Pp the heels on a pillow. Nurses notes of November
reveal a 4.8 om x 4.1 cm Stage I decuhitis to the
' corcyk, The center of the area contained al om-x 1 cm area
that was yellow and spongy. On November 10, 2000, the
area is documented as increased in size with an papen center
2.4 cm x* 2.7 cm, yellowish Weeping drainage. New orders
were obtained for the resident to be up in the wheeichair for
short times, EZ boots and a fcley catheter. The facility
decuhbitis report of February 21, 2001, states the decubitus
To be a Stage II ta the coccyx, 6.2 em x 4.7cem x 1.3 em.
deep, and as being originally identified on November 22,
2000.
(8) The original plan of care dated September 21, 2000,
included interventions of:
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keep the bed clean and dry;
routine skin inspections; ;
perineal skin inspected with each incontinence
check;
Protective barrier cream used to prevent any
breakdown in perineal area:
tam and reposition every two hours and as
needed;
to promote good nutrition and adequate fluid
intake;
encourage resident to be up and out of bed in
wheelchair throughout the day = with
repasitioning to change pressure points when in
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The current plan of care in the record included new
interventions of:
following physician's orders for wound care;
documenting changes and reporting to the
physician;
measure changes;
EZ boots;
heels floated;
hospice referral; and
air mattress.
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(5) No date of the addition of the new approaches was
contained in the medical record at the beginning of record
review. After being interviewed by the surveyor on February
20, 2001, the RN Supervisor added dates to the care plan.
(6) During all three-meal Observations, supper an
February 19, 2001, breakfast on February 20, 2001, and
hinch on February 20, 2001, the resident was in bed and fed
by staff. The resident ate 80 ta 100% of all three meais.
During medication pass observation on February 21, 2001,
at 8:45 am., the resident drank 2 cups of water, with the
nurée stating “She loves to drink water’...
(7) Interview with nursing management staff on February
20, 2001, revealed that the facility staff “had no idea” why
this resident developed Stage Il and Stage IV decubiti,
(8) Review of the clinical record for resident #13 revealed
that the resident wag re-admitted to the facility on October
24, 2000 following a brief hospitalization for a fractured hip.
In addition to the Fractured Femur, Tibia/Fibula, his/her
diagnoses: inchided Osteoarthritis, Senile Psychotic
Condition and Peripheral Vascular Disease. Prior to transfer
to the hospital on October 16, 2000, the resident had been
assessed as being at risk for skin breakdown que to “howel
incontinence and dependence on staff for bed mobility’.
Interventions developed to help prevent skin breakdown
included: scheduled toileting every two hours, call light
within reach, incontinence Care as needed, observe for UTI
(urinary tract infection}, monitor skin for Signs and
symptams of breakdown, turn every two hours, pillows for
wedges, and use of non-drying soap. Documentation in the
Nursing Progress Notes revealed that on October 28, 2000,
four days after re-admission, a “large broken blister noted to
left heel” and on November 1, 2000, “new blister identified,
to R (right) heel 5cem X 3 em, intact, tx (treatment
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started...5tarted E-Z Boats for protection”. A Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment completed on the resident on
February 8, 2001 indicated that the resident had two Stage
Hf pressure sores on the left and right heels. Even though
the resident had been assessed as being at risk for skin
breakdown, peripheral vascular disease was never addressed
as @ potential cause and ageressive/appropriate preventive
measures and care specific to the vascular insufficiency was
hat provided until after pressure sores developed on both
heels.
(8) Based on observation of 22 sampled residents, clinical
record reviews and interviews with staff and caregivers, it
was determined that the facility violated 42 CFR
483.25(c)(1)(2), and Rule 59A-4.1288, F.A.C., for again failing
to ensure that 2 residents who entered the facility without
pressure sores (residents #5 and #13), did not develop’
pressure sores. Additionally, the facility did nor provide
therapeutic and rehabilitative services consistent with the.
resident care pian, established and recognized practice
Standards within the community, and with rules adopted by
the agency, as required by section 400,022{1)(l), Florida
Statutes, (2000). (Tag F314, Repeat)
4D. Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.25(h){2), the facility must ensure
that each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices
to prevent accidents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the
following observations:
{1} Review of the clinical record for resident #13 revealed
the resident sustained a fall on October 16, 2000 resulting in
a fractured right hip. The current plan of care for thia
resident identified him/her as being at risk for falls as far
back as April 18, 2000 due to “decreased cognition and
impetuosity, history of falls, and no safety awareness”. The
following preventive measures were developed:
Red Dot fall prevention program:
TABS monitor;
bed in lowest position;
call bell within reach; and
observe reaction to psychaactives,
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(2) Available documentation at the time of the survey
regarding details of the resident's fall revealed he/ahe fell
from a wheelchair and was found by facility staff on the floor
of the small dining room, located in the Tear of the facility.
The fall was not witnessed by anyone. There was no
evidence thar facility staff were supervising residents in the
small dining room at the time of the fall or that the resident
had a TABS monitor attached which would have alerted staff
to the resident's attempt to stand.
(3) Resident #9 was originally admirted to the facility on
August 25, 1995. Included in the admission diagnoses were
Alzheimer’s Dementia and Presenile Organic Psychotic
Conditions. The resident is currently assessed as severely
impaired cognitively and totally dependent on staff for all
areas of care. The current record reveals the resident to be
assessed as high risk for falls due ta taking Risperdal and
Remeron, poor sitting halance and seizure disorder, and poor
cognitive status. Approaches in the plan of care to prevent
falls include to observe the resident closely and to follow the
facility red dat fall prevention program, with the last revision
dated January 29, 2001. Observation of the resident on
February 22, 2001, revealed the Tesident to have a large
Taised area to the right side of the forehead with
discoloration surrounding it and extending down the right
side of the face to the neck. Interview with staff and record
review revealed. that the resident was found on the floor in
the dayraom at 11:59 a.m. on February 12, 2001, and at the
time no injuries were apparent. The documentation
regarding the fall states the resident “apparently fell forward
out of her wheelchair’. Upon further review, it was
‘determined the resident experienced a fall forward out of her -
wheelchair in the day roam on September 13, 2000 ar 5:13
p.m. The resident sustained injuries of lacerations ar that
time which required application of steri Strips, dressing and
ice packs for swelling. Record review and interview with staff
revealed no evidence that the facility was providing close
supervision of this resident at the time of either documented
fall.
(4) Based on observation and record review, it was
determined that the facility violated 42 CFR 483.25{h)(2),
and Rule 59A-4.1288, F.A.C., for failing to pravide adequate
supervision and assistive devices ta Prevent accidents for twa
of 24 sampled residents. Additionally, the faciliry did not
Provide therapeutic and rehahilitative services. consistent
with the resident care plan, established and recognized
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practice standards within the community, and with rules
adopted by the agency, as required by section 400.022(1}(}),
Florida Statutes, (2000). (Tag F324, Repeat)
5. Based on the foregoing, Destin has violated the following:
a)
b)
c)
a)
Tag F226 incorporates 42 CFR 483.13(C}{1)(ij, section
400.215(4)(b}, Florida Statutes, (2000) section 435.03,
435.04, Florida Starutes, (2000), and rule 89A-4.1288,
Pla. Admin. Code. The administrative fine imposed for
this repeat violation is $1,000.00;
Tag F272 incorporates 42 CFR 483.20(h) and rules
59A-4.109(1)(c) and S9A-4.1288, Fla. Admin. Code,
The administrative fine imposed for this repeat
viglation is $1,000.00;
Tag F314 incorporates 42 CFR 483.13(C)(1)(i), section
400.022(1){)), Florida Statutes, (2000).section 435.03,
435.04, Florida Starutes, (2000) and mile 59A-4.1288,
Fla. Admin, Code. The Administrative fine impased for
this repeat violation is $1,000.00; and
Tag F324 incorporates 42 CFR 483.25(h}(2), section
400.022(1)(l), Florida Statutes, (2000), and Rule 59A-
4.1288, FAC, The Administrative fine imposed for
this repeat violation is $1,000.00.
for the abovementioned violations.
6. The above referenced violations constitute grounds to levy
this civil penalty for repeated violations pursuant to section 400.23(8)(c),
Florida Statutes, (2001). Under rule 5S9A-4.1288, Florida Administrative
Cede, the above referenced conduct of Respondent constirutes a violation
of the minimum standards, miles, and regulations for the Operation of a
Nursing Home. Further, pursuant section 400.102(d), Flarida Statutes,
(2000), Respondent’s conduct constitutes a violation of the provisions of
this part, or rules adopted under this part.
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F088
COREE RE REET RE PRR ere
“Nov-26-2001 08:44am = From T-781 = P.O16/020 «= F~989
OTIC:
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to sections 120.57 and 120.569 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 it
requests a hearing.
tn order to obtain a formal proceeding under Section 120.57(1),
i Florida Statutes, Respondent’s: request must state which issues of
material fact are disputed. Failure to dispute material issues of fact in
Saree Ce weer
the request for a hearing, may be treated by the Agency as an election by
Respondent for an informal praceeding under Section 120.57(2), Florida
F Statutes. All requests for hearing should be made to the Agency for
Health Care Administration, Attention: Diane Grubbs, Agency Clerk,
Office of the General Counsel, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3,
Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
All payment of fines should be made by check, cashier’s check, or
money order and payable to the Agency for Health Care Administration.
All checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders should identify the AHCA
number and. facility name that is referenced on page 1 of this complaint.
All paymenr of fines should be sent to the Agency for Health Care
Administration, Attention: Gloria Collins, Finance & Accounting, 2727
Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #14, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
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‘Nov-26-2001 08:45am = From T-781 P.o17/020 F-S88
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.
Issued thigZOtday of A) oueuslae,2001.
_ Christine T. Messana, Esquire
Senior Attorney
Agency for Health Care
Administration
General Counsel’s Office
2727 Mahan Drive, MS#3
Tallahassec, Florida 32308
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the original complaint was sent by
Certified U.S, Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to: Administrator, Destin
Health & Rehab, 195 Mattie M. Kelly Boulevard, Destin, Florida 32541
on this¥a¢uday of KT asse oa bo im, 2001.
Christine T. Megsana, Esquire
Office of the General Counsel
Copies furnished to:
Elizabeth Dudek, Acting Deputy Secretary.
Managed Care and Health Quality
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building 1
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
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Donah Heiberg
Field Office Manger, Area #1
Agency for Health Care Administration
Health Quality Assurance
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 2, MS#46
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Gloria Collins, Finance & Accounting
Long Term Care Unit
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T-781
P.018/020
F-989
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Docket for Case No: 02-000048
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 04, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 04, 2002 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Sep. 11, 2002 |
Second Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for November 6, 2002; 10:00 a.m.; Shalimar, FL).
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Sep. 09, 2002 |
Agency`s Status Report (filed via facsimile).
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Jul. 05, 2002 |
Order Continuing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by September 5, 2002).
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Jun. 28, 2002 |
Motion to Continue Abatement (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Mar. 18, 2002 |
Order Continuing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by June 28, 2002).
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Mar. 15, 2002 |
Motion to Hold case in Abeyance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Feb. 15, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by March 15, 2002).
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Feb. 14, 2002 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jan. 14, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Jan. 14, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 19, 2002; 10:00 a.m.; Shalimar, FL).
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Jan. 10, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 08, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jan. 02, 2002 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 02, 2002 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jan. 02, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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