Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: HELEN CRESS, D/B/A RAINBOW GUEST
Judges: CAROLYN S. HOLIFIELD
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: St. Petersburg, Florida
Filed: Dec. 13, 2002
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, January 30, 2003.
Latest Update: Feb. 01, 2025
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COMES NOW the AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA”), by
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and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint against Helen Cress
d/b/a Rainbow Guest (hereinafter “Respondent”), pursuant to Chapter 400, Part III, and section
120.60, Florida Statutes, and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1,
This is an action to impose (1) administrative fine totaling ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00) against the Respondent, pursuant to Sections 400.414 and 400.419, Florida
Statutes.
2.
The Respondent was cited for the deficiency set forth below as a result of a biennial
survey conducted on July 15, 2002.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
3.
AHCA has jurisdiction over licensure of assisted living facilities (ALFs), pursuant to
Chapter 400, Part III, Florida Statutes.
4.
Venue is in Pinellas County, Division of Administrative Hearings, pursuant to
Sections 120.57 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.207.
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PARTIES
5. AHCA is the regulatory authority responsible for licensure and enforcement
of all applicable statutes and rules governing assisted living facilities, pursuant to Chapter 400, Part
Il, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 58A-5 Fla. Admin. Code.
6. The Respondent is licensed to operate an assisted living facility; license number
6093; certificate number 13275; for 18 licensed beds; effective 10/02/2002 through 05/21/03;
located at 827 Burlington Avenue, North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33731. As a licensee under the
licensing authority of AHCA, the Respondent was at all relevant times required to comply with all
applicable rules and statutes governing assisted living facilities. A license to operate an assisted
hving facility is a public trust and a privilege, not an entitlement, pursuant to Section 400.401(3),
Florida Statutes.
7. AHCA conducted a biennial state licensure survey on July 15, 2002. AHCA conducted a
previous survey in July 2000.
COUNT I
RESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT
PLAN WAS UPDATED ANNUALLY FOR ONE OF TWO LIMITED MENTAL HEALTH
RESIDENTS REVIEWED
CLASS III DEFICIENCY
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RULE 58A-5.029(2)(c)(3)(a)(vii)
8. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (7) as if fully set forth
herein.
9. During the biennial survey conducted on July 15, 2002, AHCA determined that the
community living support plan had not been updated annually for one of two limited mental health
residents reviewed. The findings include:
A. A review of resident records revealed that the latest community living support plan
for Resident #] was from April 2000.
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10. Based upon the forgoing, the Respondent violated Fla. Admin. Code R. 58A-
5.029(2)(c)(3)(a)(vii), which requires the Respondent to maintain current records for each mental
health resident, including specifically a community living support plan that is updated at least
annually.
11.‘ This is a repeat deficiency from the survey conducted in July 2000 in which the
Respondent was cited for failure to maintain current records for each mental health resident.
12. The above referenced violation is grounds for the imposition of the administrative
fine, pursuant to § 400.414, Fla. Stat. This is a Class III violation subjecting the Respondent to a
fine of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), pursuant to § 400.419, Fla. Stat.
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Agency requests the following relief:
13. Factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on Count I, and;
14. Uphold the imposition of the administrative fine totaling ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,000.00).
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent is notified that it has a nght to request an administrative hearing pursuant to Sections
120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Specific options for administrative action are set out in the
attached Election of Rights and explained in the attached Explanation of Rights. All requests for
hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration, and delivered to the:
Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3, Tallahassee, Florida,
32308; Attention: Joanna Daniels, Assistant General Counsel
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO REQUEST A
HEARING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLAINT WILL RESULT IN
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AN ADMISSION OF THE FACTS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND THE ENTRY
OF A FINAL ORDER BY THE AGENCY.
Respectfully submitted this 12th day of November 2002. 7
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Joanna Daniels
Assistant General Counsel
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Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served BY
CERTIFIED MAIL Article # 7106 4575 1294 2050 1580 on November _12__, 2002 to:
Helen Cress, Administrator
Rainbow Guest
827 Burlington Avenue, North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33731
Copies furnished to:
Wendy Adams Joanna Daniels
Agency for Health Care Administration Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3 2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308 Tallahassee, FL 32308
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
RE: __Helen Cress d/b/a Rainbow Guest
Enforcement # 2002045854
ELECTION OF RIGHTS REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
PLEASE SELECT ONLY 1 OF THE 3 OPTIONS
An Explanation of Rights is attached.
OPTION ONE (1) 0 I do not dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Administrative
Complaint and waive my right to object or to be heard. J understand that by waiving my rights, a final
order will be issued that adopts the Administrative Complaint and imposes the sanctions sought.
OPTION TWO (2) O J donot dispute and I 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 (F.S.), at which time, I will be permitted to submit oral and/or written evidence to the Agency in
mitigation of the penalty imposed.
OPTION THREE (3) O Ido dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Administrative Complaint
and request a formal hearing, pursuant to Section 120.57(1), F.S., before an Administrative Law Judge
appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings.
If you choose OPTION THREE (3), 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, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Section 28-
106.111, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and must state the material facts you dispute.
In order to preserve the right to a hearing, the Election of Rights form, in this matter, must be
received by the Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days from the date
the Administrative Complaint is received by licensee. If the election of rights form with the selected
option is not received by the Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days
from the date of the receipt of the Administrative Complaint, a final order will be issued finding the
deficiencies and/or violations charged and imposing the penalty sought.
If you have elected either OPTION TWO (2) or THREE (3) above and you are interested in discussing a
settlement of this matter with the Agency, please also mark this block. 0
Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available in this matter.
(Please sign and fill in your current address.)
Respondent (Licensee)
Address:
License No. and facility type: Phone No.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO:
Joanna Daniels, Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Building 3
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308 Phone: 850/922-5873; Fax: 850/413-9313 or 850/921-0158 TDD 1/800/955-8771
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS UNDER SEC. 120.569, FLORIDA STATUTES
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(To be used with Election of Rights for Administrative Complaint form — attached)
In response to the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaint issued by the
Agency for Health Care Administration (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 on the attached Election of Rights form and return it fully executed to the
address listed on the form.
OPTION ONE (1): If you do not dispute the allegations in the Administrative Complaint and
waive your right to be heard, you should select Option 1 on the Elections of Rights form. A final
order will be entered finding you guilty of the violations charged and imposing the penalty
sought in the Administrative Complaint. You will be provided a copy of the final order.
OPTION TWO (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, 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 Administrative Complaint. For an informal hearing, you should select
Option 2 on the Election of Rights form.
OPTION THREE (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 120.57(1),
Florida Statutes. To obtain a formal hearing, select Option 3 on the Election of Rights form.
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 28-106.111, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Section 28-106.201,
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C and must state the material facts you dispute.
In order to preserve the right to a hearing, the Election of Rights form, in this matter, must
be received by the Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days
from the date the Administrative Complaint is received by licensee. If the election of rights
form with the selected option is not received by the Agency for Health Care Administration
within twenty-one (21) days from the date of the receipt of the Administrative Complaint, a
final order will be issued finding the deficiencies and/or violations charged and imposing
the penalty sought.
OMBUDSHAN
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Nterim State Ombudsman
DATE: February 27, 2002 ‘
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SUBJECT: Ombudsman inspection of facility
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An ombudsman conducted an inspection of your facility in accordance with Florida Statute,
Chapter 400, Part 1 on 1/23/02. The ombudsman verbally informed you, of the person in charge
if you were not present, of his/her findings immediately following the inspection.
On the date(s) of the inspection the ombudsman made the following recommendation(s) for
improvemgntin the care or services at the facility:
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fe As required by ALF Regulation, ensure the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council
brochures are provided to each new resident upon admission. On the date of the
inspection, none of these brochures were available. The brochures should be kept on
hand at all times to include in the facility's admission packets. A supply was mailed t
ur facility on 1/25/02 for your convenience. Please call the Ombudsman Office at
: ber and order more when the facility runs low on brochures, _.
There were no other areas of concern, All inspections are peer reviewed by the council's Quality
Assurance Committee to ensure the ombudsman conducted a quality inspection and thoroughly
documented it. The council appreciates your cooperation with the inspection. [fF you have any
questions, please contact our office at 588-6912,
ce: Agency for Health Care Administration
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 100, Largo, FL 33778
Toll-Free 1-888-831-0404 or (727) 588-6912 or SC 513-2707 1 Fax (727) 588-3648 or SC 513-1932
www myflorida.com/ombudsman
Docket for Case No: 02-004791
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 30, 2003 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 14, 2003 |
(Amended) Motion to Dismiss for Withdrawal of Petition or Mootness (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jan. 14, 2003 |
Motion to Dismiss for Withdrawal of Petition or Mootness (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Jan. 07, 2003 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 6, 2003; 10:00 a.m.; St. Petersburg, FL).
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Jan. 07, 2003 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Request to Produce (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Request for Production (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
First Request for Admissions (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories Definitions (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner`s First Interrogatories to Respondent; Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions; and Petitioner`s First Request to Produce (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 23, 2002 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Dec. 16, 2002 |
Initial Order issued.
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Dec. 13, 2002 |
Election of Rights Regarding Administrative Complaint filed.
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Dec. 13, 2002 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Dec. 13, 2002 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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