Petitioner: IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER & RESIDENCE
Respondent: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Judges: FRED L. BUCKINE
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Naples, Florida
Filed: Feb. 15, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, November 5, 2002.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA me
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR
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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, (Vickie A
Petitioner, ACHA NO. 2001073721 -
CASE NO. 02-0672 °°... ¢
vs.
IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE
CENTER & RESIDENCE,
Respondent.
FINAL ORDER
Having reviewed the Notice Of Intent dated December 14, 2001
(Ex. 1), and all other matters of record, the Agency for Health Care
Administration (“Agency”) finds and concludes as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1, The Agency issued a Notice Of Intent stating an intent to
impose a_ conditional licensure status against the Respondent,
IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER & RESIDENCE, a nursing home, for a
violation of Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 59A-4,
Florida Administrative Code.
2. The Respondent was sent the Notice Of Intent on
December 14, 2001, by U.S. Mail. The Respondent was advised of its
advised of its right to request an administrative hearing, being
provided with an Election of Rights form and an Explanation of Rights
form. The Respondent subsequently filed a Petition for Formal
Administrative Hearing (Ex. 2) denying the allegations of fact
contained in the Notice Of Intent, and requesting to be afforded a
Formal proceeding, pursuant to 120.57(1), Florida Statutes,
Subsequently, the Respondent withdrew its request for a hearing.
3. The facts as alleged and found, establish that:
Respondent was issued a conditional license effective
11/29/01 as a result of the survey completed on 11/29/01
during which a Class II deficiency was cited due to the
facility's failure to adequately assess, develop or
implement care plans to address the significant weight loss
of three residents. This is a violation of Rule 59A-4.1288,
Fl. Admin. Code, a Class II deficiency, with the imposition
of a conditional licensure status.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The Agency has jurisdiction over Respondent pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 400, Part II, and Sec. 120.569, Florida
Statutes (2001).
2. As alleged in the Notice Of Intent, the Respondent is in
violation of Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes (2001), and Chapter
59A-4, Florida Administrative Code. The violation consisted of one
Class II deficiency.
3. The Respondent expressly waived its right to a hearing and
consented to the entry of a Final Order, adopting the allegations and
conclusions set forth in the Notice Of Intent and imposing the sanction
sought.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it
ORDERED:
1. The Respondent's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (Ex. 3)
filed October 31, 2002, be accepted.
2. The Respondent's change in licensure status to conditional
is upheld.
DONE and ORDERED this soy of Aecenge.. 2002
in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
edows, MD, Secretaryx
r Health Ca
Administration
A PARTY WHO IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THIS FINAL ORDER IS
ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW WHICH SHALL BE INSTITUTED BY
FILING ONE COPY OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE AGENCY CLERK
OF AHCA, AND A SECOND COPY, ALONG WITH FILING FEE AS
PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WITH THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL IN THE
APPELLATE DISTRICT WHERE THE AGENCY MAINTAINS _ ITS
HEADQUARTERS OR WHERE A PARTY RESIDES. REVIEW OF
PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FLORIDA APPELLATE RULES. THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RENDITION OF THE ORDER TO BE REVIEWED.
Copies furnished to: iG ih dos pal
Karen L. Goldsmith, Esq.
Goldsmith, Grout & Lewis, P.A.
2180 Park Avenue North, Suite 100
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(U.S. Mail)
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esq.
Senior Attorney
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Dr. N. #330D
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(Interoffice Mail)
Elizabeth Dudek
Deputy Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive Bldg #1 Mail Stop Code #9
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bidg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this Final
Order was served on the above-named person( ) by U.S. Mail, or the
method designated, on this the day of teMoocre ,
2002. —— S
Ihatlax [Inu fos
4) ealand McCharen, Agency Clerk
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 921-8177
STATE OF FLORIDA
me or ‘At me,
re are and
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Mr ore
RHONDA M, MEDOWS, MD, FAAFP, SECRETARY
JEB BUSH, GOVERNOR
December 14, 2001
CERTIFIEDMAIL ee
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Administrator #7000-0600-0026-7843-0212
Imperial Health Care Center .
900 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. . EXHIBIT
Naples, Florida 34110
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSIGN CONDITIONAL LICENSURE STATUS fo
Enforcement # 200107372
Dear Administrator:
In this case, the imposition of a conditional licensure status is effective 11/29/01, and is issued
Conditional as a result of the survey completed on 11/29/01. During this survey, a Class II
deficiency for a violation of 59A-4.1288, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), was cited for
failure to adequately assess, develop or implement care plans to address the significant weight
loss of three residents. This license reflects your current license status and must be displayed in
a conspicuous place in your facility pursuant to section 400.062(5), F lorida Statutes (F.S.).
Pursuant to section 120.569, F.S., you have a right to request an administrative hearing. In 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, F.A.C., and must state the material facts you dispute.
SEE ATTACHED ELECTION AND EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS FORMS
Sincerely,
Molly McKinstry, Pro,
Long Term Care
Health Facility Regulation
Manager
ce: -Agency Clerk, MS-3
Fort Myers Field Office
Wendy Adams, FDAU
K. Munn, LTC
File, LTC Unit
Visit AHCA Online at
2727 Mahan Drive « Mail Stop # 33
www fdhe state fl us
Tallahassee, FL 32308
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION gi -3 82
IMPERIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER,
Petitioner,
-vs- CASENO. 00/093 72/
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE EXHIBIT
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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PETITION FOR FORMAL ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
COMES NOW, IMPERIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER & RESIDENCE (“Imperial”), by
and through its undersigned counsel and files this, its Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing,
pursuant to Chapter 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, and in support thereof, states the following:
J. PARTIES
1. This is a Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(1),
Florida Statutes.-
2. Petitioner, Imperial, is a nursing home located at 900 Imperial Golf Course Bivd.,
Naples, Florida 34110, licensed by the State of Florida.
3. The agency affected is the Agency for Health Care Administration ("AHCA"), whose
address is 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
4. The office directly responsible for the action set out in this Petition is the Long Term
Care Unit located at 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
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5. Petitioner, Imperial, has standing to make this Petition because its substantial interests
have been directly affected by the agency action complained of, as will more particularly be set
forth below.
H. BACKGROUND
6. This Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing arises out of a decision by AHCA to
change Imperial licensure rating to conditional effective November 29, 2001. This is set out ina
letter dated December 14, 2001 from Molly McKinstry, Program Manager, Long Term Care Unit,
AHCA, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
7. Imperial takes exception to the position taken by AHCA. It is the contention of
Imperial that Imperial is entitled to a standard rating on its license for the year in question.
Imperial contends that it did ensure acceptable parameters of nutritional status whenever the
residents’ clinical condition made this possible. The facility did adequately assess residents 6, 10
and 11 and, in addition, did properly care plan and intervene in these residents’ care. Where
appropriate, the registered dietitian’s recommendations were implemented and monitored. The
registered dietitian was consulted where appropriate.
8. The substantial interests of the Petitioner are affected and the community reputation is
damaged by a conditional licensure rating.
Il, CLAIM FOR RELIEF
9. The facts presented in the hearing will demonstrate that Imperial is entitled to a
standard rating on its license. The position of AHCA is contrary to the facts and/or the law.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Imperial, requests the following relief:
a. That this matter be forwarded to the Division of Administrative Hearings pursuant to
Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes;
b. That a Recommended Order and a Final Order be entered finding that Imperial is
entitled to a standard rating on its license; and
©. That attorneys' fees and costs be awarded to the Petitioner.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this a day of January, 2002.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original of the foregoing has been furnished by facsimile
and overnight delivery to Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan
Drive (MS3), Tallahassee, Florida 32308, this poy day of January, 2002.
KAREN L. A se ESQUIRE
GOLDSMITH, GROUT & LEWIS, P.A.
2180 Park Avenue North, Suite 100
Post Office Box 2011
Winter Park, Florida 32790
407/740-0144
Attorneys for Petitioner
Florida Bar No. 274534
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
& RESIDENCE,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO.: 02-0672
_ AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Respondent.
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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
Petitioner, IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER & RESIDENCE, herein files a Notice of
Voluntary Dismissal of its Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed in the above referenced
case.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing bas been furnished by facsimile to Administrative
Law Judge Fred L. Buckine, (850) 921-6847 and to Eileen Q’Hara Garcia, Esquire, Agency for
Health Care Administration, (727) 552-1440), on this CO "day of October, 2002.
KAREN L. GOLDSMITH, ESQUIRE
Florida Bar #274534
GOLDSMITH, GROUT & LEWIS, P.A.
2180 Park Avenue North, Suite 100
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(407) 740-0144
Attomey for Petitioner
Docket for Case No: 02-000672
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 06, 2002 |
Final Order filed.
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Nov. 05, 2002 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 31, 2002 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 30, 2002 |
Notice of Substitution of Counsel and Request for Service (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jul. 15, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for November 14 and 15, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Naples, FL).
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Jul. 11, 2002 |
Agreed Upon Joint Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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May 14, 2002 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for July 30 and 31, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Naples, FL).
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May 10, 2002 |
Joint Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
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Apr. 25, 2002 |
Letter to S. Johnson from K. Goldsmith requesting subpoenas filed.
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Apr. 11, 2002 |
Unopposed Motion to Amend Petition (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Mar. 04, 2002 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by D. Godfrey).
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Mar. 01, 2002 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Mar. 01, 2002 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for May 23, 2002; 9:00 a.m.; Naples, FL).
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Feb. 28, 2002 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Feb. 21, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Feb. 15, 2002 |
Notice of Intent to Assign Conditional Licensure Status filed.
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Feb. 15, 2002 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Feb. 15, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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