Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LLC, D/B/A CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Judges: CAROLYN S. HOLIFIELD
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: Jan. 31, 2003
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, AHCA Nos. 2002034851, 2002036821,
2002042271, 2002039431,
2002045371
DOAH Nos: 02-4277, 02-4278, 02-4749,
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FINAL ORDER
Having reviewed the Administrative Complaints dated April 25, May
30, June 04, and June 28, 2002, attached hereto and incorporated herein
(Ex's. 1 & 5), and all other matters of record, the Agency for Health Care
Administration (“Agency”) has entered into a Stipulation and Settlement
Agreement with the parties to these proceedings, and being otherwise well
advised in the premises, finds and concludes as follows:
The attached Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (Ex. 6), is
approved and adopted as part of this Final Order and the parties are directed
to comply with the terms of the Stipulation and Settlement Agreement.
ORDERED:
1. The attached Stipulation and Settlement Agreement is approved
and adopted as part of this Final Order and the parties are directed to
comply with the terms of the Stipulation and Settlement Agreement.
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2. A fine of $3,375.00 is hereby imposed upon the Respondent.
The fine is due and payable within thirty (30) days of the date of rendition of
this Order.
3. Checks should be made payable to the “Agency for Health Care
Administration.” The check, along with a reference to this Case number,
should be sent directly to
Jean Lombardi
Agency for Health Care Administration
Office of Finance and Accounting
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop # 14
Tallahassee, Fl. 32308.
4. Unpaid fines will be subject to statutory interest, and may be
collected by all methods legally available.
5. The Conditional license will be effective for the time period of
June 15, 2002 until July 12, 2002.
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DONE and ORDERED this / day of Be centt __, 2003,
in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
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:
Donna Holshouser Stinson, Esquire
Broad & Cassel
215 S. Monroe Street, Ste. 400
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(U. S. Mail)
Carolyn S. Holifield
Administrative Law Judge
Division of Administrative Hearings
1230 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060
(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)
Jean Lombardi
Finance & Accounting
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive Mail Stop Code #14
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Elizabeth Dudek
Deputy Secretary
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive Bidg #1 Mail Stop Code #9
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #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(s) and entities by U.S. Mail, or the
method designated, on this the 4 day of. Septem RE 2003.
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Lealdnd McCharen, Agency Clerk ~
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5403
(850) 921-8177
EXHIBIT
STATE OF FLORIDA 3
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 3 /
STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH ~
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, AHCA NO:.2002034851
vs.
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, Lh,
d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter
“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this
Administrative Complaint, against CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE
ASSOCIATES, LL, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, (hereinafter
“Respondent”) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the
amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) pursuant to Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes.
The amount of the fine constitutes a doubling of the fine for an
isolated class II deficiency pursuant to § 400.23(8) (b) Fl. Stat.
(2001). The facility was previously cited for a Class II deficiency
during the last annual inspection of 5/17/01.
2. The Respondent was cited for the repeat deficiency during
the annual survey conducted on or about April 25, 2002.
Jurisdiction
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes. _
4. venue lies in Lee County, Division of Administrative
Hearings, pursuant to Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-
106.207 F.A.C.
Parties
5. AHCA, is the enforcing authority with regard to nursing home
licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and
Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 7173 Cypress Drive
S.W., Fort Myers, Florida. The facility is licensed under Chapter
400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4, Florida
Administrative Code.
COUNT I
RESPONDENT FAILED TO ENSURE THAT EACH RESIDENT RECEIVES
ADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE DEVICES
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
VIOLATING Fl. Admin Code R.59A-4.1288 INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE 42
CFR 483.25 (h) (2) & § 400.022(1) (1) Fl. Stat. (2001)
REPEAT CLASS II DEFICIENCY
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as if
fully set forth herein.
8. Based on resident record reviews, observations and
interviews the Respondent failed to ensure that 2 (Residents #2 and
#7) of 18 active surveyed residents received adequate supervision and
assistive devices to prevent accidents resulting in one of the
resident's falling and experiencing a fracture of the superior and
inferior pubic rami (pelvis).
9, The findings of the surveyors include the following:
a. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility 3/6/02. Her
admission data on 3/6/02 identified her as having an
unsteady gait. Her fall risk assessment identified her as
high risk for falls. Her Care Plan of 3/13/02 identified
her to be at risk for falls, and having a history of
falling. The approaches on her Care Plan were anticipate
her needs, answer call light quickly, keep area free of
clutter, keep floor clean and dry, PT/OT evaluation, and
monitor side-effects of medication.
On 3/17/02, she was found on the floor and x-rays revealed
the fractures. There was no recommendation or discussion’
of protective devices in her chart.
There was no re-evaluation after the fall.
b. Resident #7 was observed on 4/23/02 at 10:40 A.M. and
2:10 P.M., to be sitting in a wheelchair unsupervised
without a lap buddy in the West Wing day room. On 4/24/02
at 1:30 P.M., resident was observed to be sitting in the
facility courtyard in a wheelchair, without supervision or
lap buddy.
Interview on 4/24/02 at 1:30 P.M., with the Director on
Nursing, confirmed Resident #7 was sitting in her
wheelchair, unsupervised and without a lap buddy.
Record review for resident #7 revealed a falls care plan
updated on 2/3/02, with "lap buddy" as an intervention and
a physician order dated 2/6/02, "lap buddy when out of bed
in wheelchair..Release during meals, supervised activities,
toileting, and repositioning."
10. The above action or inactions are violations of 42 CFR
483.25 (h) (2) which requires each resident receive adequate
supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents and §
400.022(1) (1) Fl. Stat. (2001) which provides that the resident has a
right to receive adequate and appropriate health care and protective
and support services.
11. The above referenced violation constitutes the grounds for
the imposed Class II deficiency and for which a fine of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000) is authorized under Sections 400.022(3),
400.102(1) (a,d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on
Count I;
B. Impose a doubled fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for
the violation cited in Count I, against the respondent under Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes;
c. Assess costs of the investigation and prosecution of this
case pursuant to § 400.121 (10) Fl. Stat. (2001)
D. All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
The Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes.
Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page) and Election of Rights (one page).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention of Eileen
O'Hara Garcia, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration,
525 Mirror Lake Dr., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701.
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.
Eileen O'Hara Gar¢ia, Esquire
AHCA - Senior Attorney
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to CT
Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324
Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0003 3404 1334 and to Administrator,
Cypress Community Care Center, 7173 Cypress Drive S.W., Fort Myers, FL
33907, Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0003 3404 1341 by U.S. Certified
Mail, on October 10, 2002.
Eileen O'Hata Gakcia, Esquire
Copies furnished to:
Registered Agent for
Cypress Community Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Administrator
Cypress Community Care Center
7173 Cypress Drive S.W.
Fort Myers, FL 33907-2994
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eileen O'Hara Garcia, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, Suite 310L
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
AHCA NO:2002036821
vs.
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LL,
d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration
(hereinafter “AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel,
and files this Administrative Complaint against CYPRESS MANOR
HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LL, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER,
(hereinafter “Respondent”) and alleges:
Nature of the Action
1. This is an action to impose a conditional licensure
status effective April 25, 2002 pursuant to Sections
400.23(7) (b) and 400.23(8) (b).
2. The Respondent was originally cited for the repeat
deficiency during the annual survey conducted on or about April
25, 2002.
Jurisdiction and Venue
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent
pursuant to’Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
4, Venue lies in Lee County, Division of Administrative
Hearings, pursuant to 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28,
Florida Administrative Code.
Parties
5. AHCA is the enforcing authority with regard to nursing
home licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida
Statutes and Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 7173 Cypress
Drive S.W., Fort Myers, Florida. The facility is licensed under
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4,
Florida Administrative Code.
COUNT I
EFFECTIVE April 25, 2002, AHCA ASSIGNED A CONDITIONAL LICENSURE
STATUS TO CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER BASED UPON THE
DETERMINATION THAT CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER WAS
NOT IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
LAWS AND RULES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF
A CLASS II DEFICIENCY
AT THE MOST RECENT SURVEY OF APRIL 22-25, 2002.
§ 400.23(7), Fla. Stat.
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as
if fully set forth herein.
8. Based on resident record reviews, observations and
interviews the Respondent failed to ensure that 2 (Residents #2
and #7) of 18 active surveyed residents received adequate
supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents resulting
in one of the resident's falling and experiencing a fracture of
the superior and inferior pubic rami (pelvis).
9. The findings of the surveyors include the following:
a. Resident #2 was admitted to the facility 3/6/02.
Her admission data on 3/6/02 identified her as
having an unsteady gait. Her fall risk assessment
identified her as high risk for falls. Her Care Plan
of 3/13/02 identified her to be at risk for falls,
and having a history of falling. The approaches on
her Care Plan were anticipate her needs, answer call
light quickly, keep area free of clutter, keep floor
clean and dry, PT/OT evaluation, and monitor side-
effects of medication.
On 3/17/02, she was found on the floor and x-rays
revealed the fractures. There was no recommendation
or discussion of protective devices in her chart.
There was no re-evaluation after the fall.
b. Resident #7 was observed on 4/23/02 at 10:40
A.M. and 2:10 P.M., to be sitting in a wheelchair
unsupervised without a lap buddy in the West Wing
day room. On 4/24/02 at 1:30 P.M., resident was
observed to be sitting in the facility courtyard in
a wheelchair,without supervision or lap .buddy.
Interview on 4/24/02 at 1:30 P.M., with the Director
on Nursing, confirmed Resident #7 was sitting in her
wheelchair, unsupervised and without a lap buddy.
Record review for resident #7 revealed a falls care
plan updated on 2/3/02, with "lap buddy" as an
intervention and a physician order dated 2/6/02,
"lap buddy when out of bed in wheelchair..Release
during meals, supervised activities, toileting, and
repositioning."
10. The Agency seeks to impose a Conditional Licensure
Status effective April 25 , 2002, based on one repeat Class II
deficiency as authorized under Sections 400.23(7) (b),
400.23(8) (b) and 400.022(3), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency
on Count I;
B. Recommend that the change of licensure status
effective April 25, 2002, from Standard to Conditional be
upheld; and
c. All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida
Statutes. Specific options for administrative action are set
out in the attached Explanation of Rights (one page) and
Election of Rights (one page). All requests for hearing shall
be made to the attention of Eileen O'Hara Garcia, Senior
Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration, 525 Mirror Lake
Dr. N., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701.
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.
spectfully submitted
tal Hora
Eileen O'Hara Garcia,
AHCA - Senior Attorn¢y
525 Mirror Lake Drive North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
F HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to
C T Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation,
FL 33324 Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0003 3404 1358 and to
7173 Cypress Drive
Administrator, Cypress Community Care Center,
S.W., Fort Myers, FL 33907, Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0003
3404 1365 by U.S. Certified Mail, on October 10, 200
Eileen 0o' a Garcia, Esquire
Copies furnished to:
C T Corporation System
Registered Agent for
Cypress Community Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Administrator
Cypress Community Care Center
7173 Cypress Drive S.W.
Fort Myers, FL 33907-2994
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eileen O’Hara Garcia
AHCA - Senior Attorney
525 Mirror Lake Drive Suite 330D
St. Petersburg, Fl 33701
CERTIFICATE #: 8640 LICENSE #: _SNF11160961 "'
State of Florida
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADM
DIVISION OF MANAGED CARE AND HEALTH QUALITY
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY |
CONDITIONAL
This is to confirm that_CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LL_ has complied with the rules and regulations
adopted by the State of Florida, Agency For Health Care Administration, authorized in Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes,
and as the licensee is authorized to operate the following:
CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
7173 CYPRESS DRIVE S.W.
FORT MYERS, FL 33907-2994
with _120 beds.
Change In Status
ACTION EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/25/2002
ivision of Managed Care and Health Quality;
LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE: _11/30/2002 Deputy Secretary,
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION EXHIBIT
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AGENCY FOR HEALTH
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Petitioner, AHCA NO: 2002042271
vs.
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LLC,
d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter
“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this
Administrative Complaint, against CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, (hereinafter
“Respondent”) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the
amount of Two Thousand dollars ($2,000) pursuant to Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (c), Florida Statutes.
2. The Respondent was cited for the uncorrected deficiency
during the follow-up survey conducted on or about June 3-4, 2002. The
original mandated correction date for the deficiency was 5/25/02. The
fine for the deficiency is doubled because the facility was cited for
a Class II deficiency as a result of the April 2002 survey.
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Jurisdiction
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
4. Venue lies in Lee County, Division of Administrative
Hearings, pursuant to Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-
106.207 F.A.C.
Parties
5. AHCA is the enforcing authority with regard to nursing home
licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and
Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 7173 Cypress Drive
S.W., Fort Myers, Florida 33907. The facility is licensed under
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4, Florida
Administrative Code.
COUNT I
RESPONDENT FAILED TO KEEP
RESIDENTS FREE FROM UNNECESSARY DRUGS.
FL. ADMIN CODE R.59A-4.1288 INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE 42 CFR 483.25(1) (1)
UNCORRECTED CLASS III DEFICIENCY
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as if
fully set forth herein.
8. On or about April 25, 2002 an annual survey was conducted at
the facility.
9. At that time, it was determined, based on record review and
staff interview, that 2 of 21 residents sampled were not free from
unnecessary drugs. Resident #9 received psychoactive medication
without adequate monitoring and Resident #17 received hypnotic
medication for 10 days without a risk benefit statement or assessment
of the drug’s effectiveness.
10. On or about June 4, 2002 a revisit survey was conducted at
the facility. Based on resident record review and staff interview, one
(resident #17) of 13 active residents was not free from unnecessary
drugs. This is evidenced by resident #17 being given Ativan without
clinical documentation that the medication was needed.
11. The above referenced violation constitutes the grounds for
the imposed uncorrected Class III deficiency and for which a fine of
Two Thousand dollars ($2,000) is authorized under Sections
400.102(1) (a) (a), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (c), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
‘relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on
Count I;
B. Impose a fine of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for the
violation cited in Count I, against the respondent under Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8)(c), Florida Statutes;
Cc. Assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of
this case pursuant to Section 400.121 Fl. Stat. (2001)
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D. All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
The Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes.
Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page) and Election of Rights (one page).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention of Eileen
O'Hara Garcia, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Acministration,
525 Mirror Lake Dr., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701.
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.
pectfully submitted,
. \
Eileen O’Hara Garcia,
AHCA - Senior Attorney/
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to C T
Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324
Return Receipt No. 7099 3400 0002 2450 7781, by U.S. Certified Mail
and to Administrator, Cypress Community Care Center, 7173 Cypress
on No
Drive S.W., Fort Myers, FL 33907, -S. Mail,
2002.
Eileen O’ Hara ye Esquire
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Copies furnished to:
C T Corporation System
Registered Agent for
Cypress Community Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Administrator
Cypress Community Care Center
7173 Cypress Drive S.W.
Fort Myers, FL 33907-2994
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, Suite 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
EXHIBIT
STATE OF FLORIDA, j Y
AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, AHCA NO:-2002039431
vs.
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LLC,
d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
‘COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter
“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this
Administrative Complaint, against CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, (hereinafter
“Respondent”) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the
amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) pursuant to Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes
and a survey fee of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000). The fine amount
represents a doubling of the fine due to a Class II deficiency
citation on the annual survey of April 25, 2002.
2. The Respondent was cited for the Class II deficiency during
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the Complaint Survey conducted on or about May 30, 2002.
Jurisdiction
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
4. Venue lies in Lee County, Division of Administrative
Hearirgs, pursuant to Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-
106.207 F.A.C.
Parties
5. AHCA, is the enforcing authority with regard to nursing home
licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and
Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 7173 Cypress Drive
S.W., Fort Myers, Florida 33907. The facility is licensed under
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4, Florida
Administrative Code.
COUNT I
RESPONDENT FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT PREPARATION AND ORIENTATION TO
RESIDENTS TO ENSURE SAFE AND ORDERLY TRANSFER OR DISCHARGE FROM THE
FACILITY. VIOLATING 59A-4.1288 FL. ADMIN. CODE
INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE 42 CFR 483.12(a) (7).
CLASS II DEFICIENCY
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as if
fully set forth herein.
8. A complaint investigation was conducted at the facility on
May 30, 2002. ;
9. On that date, based on resident medical record review,
interview with staff, review of records received by an Assisted
Livine Facility and review of hospital records, the facility
failed to ensure appropriate and complete discharge planning as
evidenced by failure to ensure medical equipment was_ordered and
delivered to an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) prior to the
discharge of 1 of 3 (Resident #3) sampled discharged residents,
who required nebulizer treatments every 6 hours and oxygen at 2
liters as needed for shortness of breath.
10. The findings include:
A./ Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed
the resident was admitted to the facility on 2/20/02 and
discharged to an ALF on 5/28/02. His admitting diacnosis
included Compensatory Emphysema and Hypertension.
During his 3 month stay at the skilled nursing facility, he was
hospitalized twice with respiratory distress.
B./ His latest re-admission to the nursing home was on
5/3/02. The resident record indicated the resident was received
oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 liters as needed and Duoneb
treatments every 6 hours to help facilitate his breathing as he
had frequent episodes of shortness of breath. The last
documented nebulizer treatment was noon on 5/28/02. The resident
was discharge to an ALF on 5/28/02 and arrived prior to 3:30 P.M.
c./ Social Services notes indicate that the Social Worker
arranged for the resident to have a tour of the ALF on 5/24/02.
The notes also state that she arranged for-the Department of
Elder Affairs (DOEA) Form 1823 (Health Assessment Form for
Assisted Living Facility), to be taken to the resident's
physician for completion on the day the resident was discharged
from the facility (5/28/02).
D./ Nursing notes for 5/28/02 in the resident record
stated, "PM, discharged to ALF via van. Ambulated to van.” The
record did not contain documentation of any discharge summary or
information, which accompanied the resident to the ALF,
E./ Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) revealed
the facility considered the DOEA Form 1823 a sufficient document
for obtaining any medical needs and orders for residents going to
ALF's.
The DON further stated, the resident did not use his oxygen véry
much, "he used it sparingly." She further indicated the resident
was very anxious to leave the facility.
F./ Interview with the Social Worker revealed, she gave the
van driver the DOEA Form 1823 for the resident. Further
interview revealed, she did not review the DOEA Form 1823 for
complete orders or signatures that would allow the resident to
receive the services needed at the ALF. Review of the DOEA Form
1823 on 5/28/02, revealed the physician's signature was
unreadable and it did not include the physician's name, phone
number or license number as required when using the DOEA Form
1823 as valid physician's orders. This lack of information
prevented the ALF from having enough information to obtain the
needed durable medical equipment for the resident's immediate
use.
Further interview with the Social Worker revealed if a resident
was going to their own home, she would make arrangements for
their medical needs such as home health or medical equipment.
She further stated she does not do this when residents are going
to an Assisted Living Facility.
G./ Interview with the skilled nursing facility nursing
staff present when Resident #3 was discharged, revealed they did
not send any oxygen equipment or nebulizer with the resident when
he was discharged.
H./ Review of the paper work received by the ALF for
Resident #3 revealed, the DOEA Form 1823 was the only information
received at discharge. The physician's signature was unreadable
and it did not include the physician's name, phone number or.
license number as required.
The ALF was unable to get oxygen or a nebulizer treatment for the
resident since no complete orders or prescriptions accompanied
the resident. At approximately 9 P.M. on 5/28/02, the resident
complained of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. The
ALF staff called 911 and the resident was transferred to the
hospital. Review of the EMS transport record revealed a O02 stat
of 60 (normal 98) at 9:48 P.M.
I./ Follow up at the hospital on 5/31/02, revealed
treatment at the ER included updraft xl hour (nebulizer). Bypap
attempted, but failed, not tolerated. The resident was admitted
to the Intensive Care Unit on 02 at 4 liters, with diagnoses of
respiratory failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease and history of atrial fibrillation on 5/28/02 and was
still hospitalized as of the date of the survey.
11. The above referenced violation constitutes the grounds for
the imposed Class II deficiency and for which a fine of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000) is authorized under Sections 400.022(3),
400.102(1) (a) (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes.
ADDITIONAL FEE UNDER §400.19(3), FLORIDA STATUTES
12. The Respondent has been cited for a Class II deficiency and
the amount of sanction is doubled because of a previous Class II
deficiency within a 60-day period: 4/25/02 survey - tag 324.
Therefore, the Respondent is subject to a survey fee of Six Thousand
dollars ($6,000) pursuant to Section 400.19(3), Florida Statutes.
13. Notice was provided in writing to the Respondent of each of
the above violation(s) and the time frame for correction.
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on
Count I;
B. Impose a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the
violation cited in Count I, against the Respondent under Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes;
Cc. Assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of
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this case pursuant to Section 400.121 Fl. Stat. (2001)
D. Impose a survey fee in the amount of Six Thousand Dollars
($6,000).
E. All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
The Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes.
Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page) and Election of Rights (one page).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention of Eileen
O'Hara Garcia, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration,
525 Mirror Lake Dr., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701.
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.
ypectfully submitted,
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Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esquire
AHCA - Senior Attorney
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to C T
Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL
33324, Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0003 5504 4864 by U.S. Certified
Mail, and to Administrator, Cypress Community Care Center, 7173
Cypress Drive S.W., Fort Myers, FL 33907, by U.S. Certified Mail, on
December & 7, 2002. 4
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Copies furnished to:
C T Corporation System
Registered Agent for
Cypress Community Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Administrator
Cypress Community Care Center
7173 Cypress Drive S.W.
Fort Myers, FL 33907-2994
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, Suite 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
EXHIBIT
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, AHCA NO:- 2002045371
vs.
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, LLC,
d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter
“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this
Administrative Complaint, against CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, (hereinafter
“Respondent”) and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the
amount of Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) pursuant to Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8)(b), Florida Statutes.
This amount of sanction represents a doubled fine because the facility
was previously cited for a Class II violation (F324) on the annual
survey of 4/22-25/02.
2. The Respondent was cited for a Class II deficiency during
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the complaint survey conducted on or about June 28, 2002.
Jurisdiction
3. The Agency has jurisdiction over the Respondent pursuant to
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes.
4. Venue lies in Lee County, Division of Administrative
Hearings, pursuant to Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-
106.207 F.A.C.
Parties
5. AHCA, is the enforcing authority with regard to nursing home
licensure law pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and
Rules 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code.
6. Respondent is a nursing home located at 7173 Cypress Drive
S.W., Fort Myers, Florida 33907. The facility is licensed under
Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-4, Florida
Administrative Code.
COUNT I
RESPONDENT FAILED TO PROVIDE THE CARE AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO
MAINTAIN RESIDENT #1 AT THE HIGHEST PRACTICABLE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
WELL-BEING, FAILED TO PROMPTLY NOTIFY RESIDENT #1'S RESPONSIBLE PARTY
AND PHYSICIAN OF THE CHANGE IN HER CONDITION WHEN SHE STOPPED EATING
FOR ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BEING ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
VIOLATING 59A-4.106(4) (q) AND 59A-4.1288 FL. ADMIN. CODE
INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE 42 CFR 483.25
CLASS II DEFICIENCY
7. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates (1) through (6) as if
fully set forth herein. ‘
8. On or about 6/28/02 a complaint investigation was conducted at
the respondent’s facility.
9. On that date, based on staff interviews, one of one
resident records reviewed, facility and hospital records
reviewed, the facility did not provide the care and services
necessary to maintain Resident #1 at the highest practicable
physical and mental well-being, failed to promptly notify
Resident #1's responsible party and physician of the change in
her condition when she stopped eating for one week prior to
being admitted to the hospital.
10. The findings regarding this violation include:
a./ RA review of Resident #1's medical record from the facility
revealed she was admitted to the facility on 7/12/01. She was
discharged to an Assisted Living Facility on 6/10/02, however, did not
seem to meet the criteria for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and
was sent back to the nursing home the same day. In an interview the
Social Worker stated she was very weak.
b./ The medical records show prior to 6/10/02, a data sheet
showing the amount of food she ate for each meal revealed as
approximately 25% to 75% of her meals. After 6/10/02, the data sheet
revealed she either refused to eat her meals, the amount of food eaten
was zero or the box was left blank. Of the 42 meals offered from 6/10
to 24/02, at only two meals documentation showed a meal consumption of
25%, 14 meals were marked with a "R" for refused, 5 meals were marked
"0", and 21 meals lacked any documentation. The PM snack
documentation from 6/10 to 24/02 showed only 1 documented refusal, and
13 opportunities lacked documentation. Fluid documentation for 6/10
to 24/02 revealed 28 shifts with 16 of 28 showing fluids offered. No
fluid consumption is noted.
c./ Interview with staff stated she was refusing to eat and
stopped eating. Interview with Resident #1 family member revealed the
family member and a staff nurse had conversed about the refusal to eat
and felt the residents was displaying manipulative attention seeking
behavior.
ad./ A review of her weights showed on 5/18/02 she weighed 172.2
pounds. On 6/13/02, she refused to be weighed and on 6/17/02 she
weighed 147.8 pounds.
A nutrition note on 6/26/02 revealed there was a 14% weight loss since
readmission (6/10/02).
According to the nurse's notes on 6/10/02 the resident returned to the
facility from the ALF. -
On 6/11/02, there were family concerns and these issues would be
brought up to the Social Worker.
The next nurse's note was 6/18/02. It revealed the resident refuses
to get out of bed, won't speak to the staff, refuses food and possible
depression.
e./ Interview with the DON revealed no documentation was found
to show the physician was notified of the change in the resident from
6/10 to 6/18 until asking for an order for a Psychological Consult.
On 6/21/02, the Psychologist ordered Effexor and Zyprexa. These
medications were documented as given 1 time from 6/21 to 6/24, and
‘refused all other times.
On 6/21/02, Resident #1 continues to refuse to get out of bed, is
incontinent of bowel and bladder, "primarily dependent in care tasks,"
she does not assist with her activities of daily living skills and
"often refused to be toileted." She is lethargic and catatonic at
times. She had a decline in overall function in the past 10 days.
The nurse's notes on 6/22/02 revealed she refused her medications. A
review of her Medication Administration Record revealed she refused
her medications on 6/21, 6/22 and 6/23/02. Attempts were made to seat
an IV on 6/23/02, without success. She was then sent to the emergency
room in the early hours on 6/24/02.
£./ Blood was collected on 6/23/02 and the results were printed
on 6/24/02. The following are the result:
- Sodium level was 152 (high) - normal range 137 - 145.
- Potassium was 8.4 (critical factor) - normal range 3.6 - 5.0.
~ Chloride 116 (high) - normal range 98 - 107.
- C02 below 5.0 - normal range 22 - 30.
- BUN 398 (high) - normal range 7 - 17.
- Creatinine 17.7 (high) - normal range .7 - 1.2.
serum glucose - 141 (high) - normal range 70 - 105.
calculated serum osmolality - 470 (high) normal range 285 - 295.
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q./ Interview with facility staff stated they did not notify the
family of this change in the resident's condition until she went to
the hospital.
Interview with another facility staff stated she was not able to find
any type of documentation in Resident #1's chart or anywhere else that
the family was notified of this change between 6/11/02 and 6/18/02.
Interview with the DON revealed no documentation was found to show the
physician was notified of the change in the resident -frorm 6/10 to 6/18
until asking for an order for the psychiatric consult.
Family stated they were notified Resident #1 was at the hospital on
6/24/02.
11. The above actions or inactions constitute a violation
of Fl. Admin Code R. 59A-4.106(4) (q) which require that each
resident must receive and the facility must provide the
necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in
accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
12. The above referenced violation constitutes the grounds for
the imposed Class II deficiency and for which a fine of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000) is authorized under Sections 400.022 (3),
400.102 (1) (a,d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, AHCA requests this Court to order the following
relief:
A. Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on
Count I;
B. Impose a fine of Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) for the
violation cited in Count I, against the respondent under Sections
400.102(1) (a) and (d), 400.121(1), and 400.23(8) (b), Florida Statutes;
Cc. Assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of
this case pursuant to Section 400.121 Fl. Stat. (2002)
D. All other general and equitable relief allowed by law.
The Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes.
Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached
Explanation of Rights (one page) and Election of Rights (one page).
All requests for hearing shall be made to the attention cf Eileen
O’Hara Garcia, Senior Attorney, Agency for Health Care Administration,
525 Mirror Lake Dr., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701.
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,
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Eileen O’Hara Gatcda, Esquire
AHCA - Senior Attorney
Fla. Bar No. 504149
525 Mirror Lake Drive, North
Sebring Building, Suite 330D
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 552-1439 (Office) «-
(727) 552-1440
It HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished to cT
Corporation System, 1200 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324
Return Receipt No. 7002 0510 0005 5504 4871 and to Administrator,
Cypress Community Care Center, 7173 Cypress Drive S.W., Fort Myers, FL
33907, U.S. Mail, on December / , 2002.
Copies furnished to:
C T Corporation System
Registered Agent for
Cypress Community Care Center
1200 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324
(U.S. Certified Mail)
Administrator
Cypress Community Care Center
7173 Cypress Drive S.W.
Fort Myers, FL 33907-2994
(U.S. Mail)
Wendy Adams
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #3 MS #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Molly McKinstry
Long Term Care
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg #1, MS Code #33
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(Interoffice Mail)
Eileen O’Hara Garcia, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive North, Suite 330D a
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
EXHIBIT
STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
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AGENCY FOR
HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
Vv. Case No. 02-4277
CYPRESS MANOR HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, 02-4278
LLC, d/b/a CYPRESS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, 02-4749
03-0358
Respondent. 03-0160
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STIPULATION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Petitioner, Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter the "Agency”) through its
undersigned representatives, and Cypress Manor Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Cypress
Community Care Center, (hereinafter referred to as "Respondent") pursuant to Sec. 120.57(4),
Florida Statutes each individually, a "party", collectively as "parties," hereby enter into this
Stipulation and Settlement Agreement ("Agreement"), and agree as follows:
WHEREAS, Respondent , is a nursing home licensed pursuant to Chapter 400 Part IT,
Florida Statutes (2001), and Rule 59A-4, Florida Administrative Code, (2001); and
WHEREAS, the Agency has jurisdiction by virtue of being the regulatory and licensing
authority over Respondent pursuant to Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes, and
WHEREAS, the Agency served Respondent with two Administrative Complaints
notifying Respondent of its intent to impose a conditional license and a fine of $5,000 based
upon a class II deficiency identified during a survey conducted on April 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Agency served Respondent with an Administrative Complaint notifying
Respondent of its intent to impose a $5,000 fine based upon a class II deficiency identified in a
survey conducted on May 30, 2002; and,
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WHEREAS, the Agency served Respondent with an Administrative Complaint notifying
Respondent of its intent to impose a $2,000 fine based upon an uncorrected class II! deficiency
identified in a survey conducted on June 4, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the Agency served Respondent with an Administrative Complaint notifying
Respondent of its intent to impose a $5,000 fine based upon a class II deficiency identified in a
survey conducted on June 28, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, Respondent requested a formal administrative hearing in Petitions for
Formal Administrative Hearing for each of the Administrative Complaints filed by AHCA; and,
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that a fair, efficient, and cost effective resolution of
these disputes would avoid the expenditure of substantial sums to litigate the dispute; and;
WHEREAS, the parties have negotiated and agreed that the best interest of all the parties
will be served by a settlement of this proceeding.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and recitals herein, the
parties intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. All recitals are true and correct and are expressly incorporated herein.
2. Both parties agree that the "whereas" clauses incorporated herein are binding
findings of the parties.
3. The Agency agrees that the deficiency described under Tag F324 from the April
25, 2002 survey report (described in Count I of both of Petitioner’s Administrative Complaints,
DOAH case Nos. 02-4277 and 02-4288) is not a situation in which Respondent compromised a
resident’s ability to maintain or reach his or her highest practicable physical, mental and
psychosocial well-being. Instead, the Agency agrees that the deficiency presents a situation that
will result in no more than minimal physical, mental, or psychosocial discomfort to a resident or
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only has the potential to compromise a resident’s ability to maintain or reach his or her highest
practical mental or psychosocial well-being. Accordingly, the Agency agrees that the state class
rating for the deficiency should be and is hereby changed from a class II to a class III deficiency.
Because of these changes, the Agency hereby rescinds the Conditional rating it imposed against
Respondent, replaces it with a Standard rating beginning April 25, 2002 and continuing until
June 15, 2002, rescinds the $5000 fine and withdraws both of its Administrative Complaints.
4. The Agency agrees that the deficiency described under Tag F204 from the May
30, 2002 survey report (described in Count I of Petitioner’s Administrative Complaint, DOAH
case No. 03-0358) is not a situation in which Respondent compromised a resident’s ability to
maintain or reach his or her highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being,
Instead, the Agency agrees that the deficiency presents a situation that will result in no more than
minimal physical, mental, or psychosocial discomfort to a resident or only has the potential to
compromise a resident’s ability to maintain or reach his or her highest practical mental or
psychosocial well-being. Accordingly, the Agency agrees that the state class rating for the
deficiency should be and is hereby changed from a class II to a class III deficiency. Because of
these changes, the Agency hereby rescinds the $5000 fine and withdraws its Administrative
Complaints,
5. The Agency agrees that, because of its agreements in Paragraphs 3 and 4 above to
reduce the cited deficiencies from class II to class III deficiencies, there is no longer any basis to
“double” any fine cited in the June 28, 2002 survey. Accordingly, the Agency agrees that the
fine for the class II deficiency from the June 28, 2002 survey is $2,500, not $5,000 as asserted in
its Administrative Complaint. (DOAH Case No. 03-0160)
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6. Respondent hereby agrees to pay the Agency an administrative assessment of
$3375 dollars in settlement of the issues in these cases, which shall be due and payable within
thirty days after the complete execution of this Agreement by the parties. The parties also agree
that Respondent’s licensure rating for the time period of June 15, 2002 until July 12, 2002 is
Conditional, and that, beginning July 13, 2002, its licensure rating is Standard.
7. Upon full execution of this Agreement, Respondent agrees to a withdrawal of its
Petitions for Formal Administrative Hearing; agrees to waive compliance with the form of the
Final Order (findings of fact and conclusions of law) to which it may be entitled including but
not limited to, an informal proceeding under Subsection 120.57(2), a formal proceeding under
Subsection 120.57(1), appeals under 120.68, Florida Statutes; and declaratory and all writs of
relief in any court or quasi-court (DOAH) of competent jurisdiction. Provided, however, that no
agreement herein shall be deemed a waiver by either party of its right to judicial enforcement of
this Stipulation.
8. Venue for any action brought to enforce the terms of this Agreement or the Final
Order entered pursuant hereto shall lie in the Circuit Court in Leon County, Florida.
9. By executing this stipulation, Respondent does not admit the validity of the
allegations raised in the Administrative Complaints referenced herein. By executing this
Stipulation, the Agency asserts the validity of the allegations raised in the Administrative
Complaints referenced herein except to the extent that they have been modified by this
Stipulation, including, without limitation, those modifications set forth in Paragraphs 3 and 4
above. The Agency agrees that it will not impose any other penalty against Respondent as a
result of the surveys completed April 24, 2002, May 30, 2002, June 4, 2002 and June 28, 2002,
however, no agreement made herein shall preclude the Agency from “doubling” a future fine
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pursuant to Chapter 400.23(8), Florida Statutes based upon the class II deficiency from the June
28, 2002 survey. Provided, however, that if the Agency hereafter doubles a future fine based
upon the class I deficiency from the June 28, 2002 survey, the facility reserves the right to
challenge that penalty and the class II deficiency from the June 28, 2002 survey supporting it in
an administrative appeal.
10. Upon full execution of this Agreement, the Agency shall enter a Final Order
adopting and incorporating the terms of this Agreement and dismissing the above-styled case.
11. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees in the above- numbered
cases.
12. This Agreement shall become effective on the date upon which it is fully executed
by all the parties,
13. Cypress Manor Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Cypress Community Care
Center for itself and for its related or resulting organizations, its successors or transferees,
attomeys, heirs, and executors or administrators, does hereby discharge the Agency for Health
Care Administration, and its agents, representatives, and attorneys of and from all claims,
demands, actions, causes of action, suits, damages, losses, and expenses, of any and every nature
whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to this matter and the Agency's actions,
including, but not limited to, any claims that were or may be asserted in any federal or state court
or administrative forum, including any claims arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of
Cypress Manor Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Cypress Community Care Center or related
facilities.
14. The Agency for Health Care Administration, does hereby discharge Cypress
Manor Health Care Associates, LLC, d/b/a Cypress Community Care Center and its agents,
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representatives, and attorneys of and from all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits,
damages, losses, and expenses, of any and every nature whatsoever, arising out of or in any way
related to this matter and the Agency's actions, including, but not limited to, any claims that were
or may be asserted in any federal or state court or administrative forum, including any claims
arising out of this agreement, by or on behalf of Cypress Manor Health Care Associates, LLC,
d/b/a Cypress Community Care Center, or related facilities, excepting actions based on “repeat”,
“uncorrected,” or cumulative fines, as referenced in paragraph six (6).
15. | This Agreement is binding upon all party's herein and those identified in the
aforementioned paragraphs nine and ten of this Agreement.
16. The undersigned have read and understand this Agreement and have authority to
bind their respective principals to it.
17. This Agreement contains the entire understandings and agreements of the parties.
18. This Agreement supercedes any prior oral or written agreements between the
parties.
19. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing. Any attempted
assignment of this Agreement shall be void. The parties agree that a facsimile signature suffices
for an original signature. The following representatives hereby acknowledge that they are duly
authorized to enter into this Agreement.
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EAL YUAEM arcsce Hebel neger Fire om
Elizabeth Dudek Donna Holshouser Stinson
Deputy Secrétary, Broad and Cassel
Managed Care and 215 S. Monroe Street, Ste. 460
Health Quality Assurance Tallahassee, FL 32301
Agency for Health Care Administration
DATED: i / DATED: Wau 23, 2003
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Valda Clark Christian
General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee FL 32308
DATED: Loz loz
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Docket for Case No: 03-000358
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Sep. 05, 2003 |
Final Order filed.
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May 14, 2003 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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May 13, 2003 |
Joint Motion to Remand (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Apr. 23, 2003 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by May 13, 2003).
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Apr. 15, 2003 |
Motion for Abeyance (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Apr. 15, 2003 |
Agree Upon Motion for Abeyance (filed by E. Garcia via facsimile).
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Mar. 19, 2003 |
Notice for Deposition Duces Tecum of Agency Representative (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 13, 2003 |
Notice of Deposition, All Witnesses the Facility Intends to Call to Testify at the Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 07, 2003 |
Order Authorizing Appearance of Qualified Representatives issued. (R. Davis Thomas, Jr. is hereby authorized to appear in this proceeding as the qualified representative for Respondent)
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Mar. 07, 2003 |
Order of Consolidation issued Case(s): 03-000358, 03-000160) were added to the consolidated batch.
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Feb. 27, 2003 |
Motion to Consolidate (cases requested to be consolidated 03-0358, 02-4277, 02-4278, 02-4279, 03-160) (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Feb. 12, 2003 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order and Agreed Motion to Consolidate (cases requested to be consolidated 03-0358, 02-4277, 02-4278, 02-4749) (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Feb. 03, 2003 |
Initial Order issued.
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Jan. 31, 2003 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 31, 2003 |
Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Jan. 31, 2003 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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