Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: H.C. HEALTHCARE, INC., D/B/A TRINITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Judges: SUZANNE F. HOOD
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Jasper, Florida
Filed: Aug. 24, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Latest Update: Dec. 24, 2024
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vs. Case No. 2007004310
H. C. HEALTHCARE, INC.,
d/b/a TRINITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency For Health Care Administration (hereinafter Agency), by and
through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint against H. C.
HEALTHCARE, INC., d/b/a TRINITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (hereinafter Respondent),
pursuant to Section 120.569, and 120.57, Florida Statutes, (2006), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the amount of eight thousand dollars
($8,000.00) pursuant to Sections 120.569, 120.57, 395.1055 and 395.1065, Florida Statutes
(2006).
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. The Agency has jurisdiction pursuant to Section 395, Part I, Florida Statutes (2006).
2. Venue lies pursuant to Section 120.57 Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-106.207 Florida
Administrative Code.
PARTIES
3. The Agency is the regulatory authority with regard to hospital licensing and regulation
pursuant to Chapter 395, Part I, Florida Statutes, and Rule 59A-3, Florida Administrative Code,
respectively.
4. Respondent is a hospital located at 506 NW 4" Street, Jasper, Florida 32052, and is
licensed under Chapter 395, Part I, Florida Statutes and Chapter 59A-3, Florida Administrative
Code, license number 3924.
5. Respondent was at all times material hereto a licensed facility under the licensing
authority of the Agency, and was required to comply with all applicable rules, and statutes.
COUNT I
6. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
7. That pursuant to Florida law, every hospital providing emergency services shall ensure
that clinical laboratory services with the capability of performing all routine studies and standard
analyses of blood, urine, and other body fluids are readily available at all times to the emergency
department. Rule 59A-3.255(6)(g)(1), Florida Administrative Code.
8. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
9. That based upon interviews, the Respondent failed to ensure that laboratory (hereinafter
“Jab”) services needed to assure quality care for patient's that present to the hospital for care and
services within its capability are readily available at all times, the same being contrary to law.
10. That the Petitioner’s representative telephonically interviewed an individual alleged as an
unlicensed lab director on April 6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
That he has been serving as Respondent’s lab manager,
That he has six (6) years experience and a bachelors degree in clinical lab science;
That he had submitted an application for supervisor's license into the Department
of Health;
That the lab tech at AHCA had indicated that she would "work with him” in
getting his license.
11. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s administrator on April
6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
a.
That the Respondent does not have the lab supplies required to do a Complete
Blood Count (CBC);
That the quality control solution to test the accuracy of the equipment expires at
midnight on April 6, 2007;
That the troponin levels, or cardiac blood tests to determine heart attacks, could
not be done in the hospital as the Respondent does not have the necessary supplies
and though the supplies had been ordered, they are expecting delivery on
Tuesday;
That pending obtaining necessary supplies, the Respondent has a twenty-four (24)
hour courier;
That blood samples are obtained and taken to another hospital approximately
twenty-five (25) miles away to have the specimen tested and then the results are
faxed back to the facility
That the company that provides the lab supplies had not delivered the
Respondent’s orders as the supplier had not been paid and would not deliver
anymore supplies.
12. That the utilization of lab services situate in excess of twenty (20) miles from the
Respondent is the failure to have such services readily available to meet the needs of persons
presenting within the Respondent’s service capability.
13.‘ That the failure to provide readily available lab services to patients presenting for
emergency services within the Respondent’s capability is in violation of law and may dalay the
necessary care and services of a presenting patient.
14.‘ That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
15. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT II
16. | The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
17. That pursuant to Florida law, if the director of the dietetic department is not a registered
dietitian, the hospital shall employ a registered dietitian on at least a part-time or consulting basis
to supervise the nutritional aspects of patient care and assure the provision of quality nutritional
care to patients. The consulting dietitian shall regularly submit reports to the chief executive
officer concerning the extent of services provided. Rule 59A-3.2085(1)(b), Florida
Administrative Code.
18. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
19. That based upon interview, the Respondent failed to employ a registered dietitian as
required by law, the same placing at risk the patient’s nutritional needs.
20. That on April 6, 2007, the Paetitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s
dietary manager who indicated that the Respondent does not have in its employ a registered
dietician in either a staff or consulting capacity.
21. That on April 6, 2007, the Paetitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s
administrator who indicated that the Respondent does not have in its employ a registered
dietician in either a staff or consulting capacity.
22. That the failure to have a registered dietician on staff or as a consultant is in violation of
law, placing patients at risk for nutritional deficiency or error.
23. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
24. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT II
25. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
26. That pursuant to Florida law, all drugs shall be prepared and stored under proper
conditions of sanitation, temperature, light, moisture, ventilation, security and segregation to
promote patient safety and proper utilization and efficacy. Rule 59A-3.2085(2)(c), Florida
Administrative Code.
27. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
28. That based upon observation and interview, the Respondent failed to ensure that all.drugs
were kept in a locked storage area in violation of law.
29. That the Petitioner’s representative observed, at 4:20 PM on April 6, 2007, the following:
a. That upon entering the hospital and proceeding to the hallway where the patients
are housed there was no one at the nurses's station and no staff observed in the
hallways;
b. That a medication cart was in a small storage room with the door open and the
medication cart was unlocked;
c. That there were also needles and syringes easily available to public access;
d. That a small child appeared in the hallway where the unsecured medication cart
and medical supplies were readily available to the public;
e. That at that time a nurse came out of a patient's room and, when asked if the cart
being unsecured was common practice, she indicated no and that she had just left
the cart;
f. That she also indicated that the unsecured cart was not in the medication room
just in a room closer for her to work from.
30. That the failure to ensure that all drugs are kept secure may result in patients’ and or the
public having access to medications which may have an adverse drug reaction to medications the
patients are currently taking or providing the opportunity for theft, misuse, or other inappropriate
utilization of medications prescribed for and intended for patient use.
31. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
32. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT IV
33. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
34. That pursuant to Florida law, every hospital must provide on the premises or by contract
with a laboratory licensed under Chapter 483, Part I, F.S., a clinical laboratory to provide those
services commensurate with the hospital’s needs and which conforms to the provisions of
Chapter 483, Part I, F.S., and Chapter 59A-7, F.A.C. Rule 59A-3.2085(9), Florida
Administrative Code. Provisions shall be made to carry out clinical laboratory examinations,
including routine chemistry, microbiology, hematology, general immunology, and urinalysis and
for assuring the availability of emergency laboratory services 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
including holidays. Rule 59A-2.085(9), Florida Administrative Code.
35. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
36. That based upon interview, the Respondent failed to ensure that routine lab testing,
including but not limited to complete blood count tests, could be completed in a timely manner
around the clock, the same being in violation of law and the failure of which may result in delay
in care.
37. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s administrator on April
6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
a.
That the Respondent does not have the lab supplies required to do a Complete
Blood Count (CBC);
That the quality control solution to test the accuracy of the equipment expires at
midnight on April 6, 2007;
That the troponin levels, or cardiac blood tests to determine heart attacks, could
not be done in the hospital as the Respondent does not have the necessary supplies
and though the supplies had been ordered, they are expecting delivery on
Tuesday;
That pending obtaining necessary supplies, the Respondent has a twenty-four (24)
hour courier;
That blood samples are obtained and taken to another hospital approximately
twenty-five (25) miles away by a twenty-fur (24) hour courrier to have the
specimen tested and then the results are faxed back to the facility for Troponin, a
diagnostic tool relating to cardiac arrest;
That the company that provides the lab supplies had not delivered the
Respondent’s orders as the supplier had not been paid and would not deliver
anymore supplies.
38. That the Petitioner’s representative could locate no information regarding the
Respondent’s plan on how to ensure that complete blood counts would be achieved in the future
though the Respondent had identified its inability to meet this diagnostic requirement other than
that the supplies would be available on Tuesday.
39. That the failure to ensure that diagnostic testing, including but not limited to complete
blood counts and troponin, is in violation of law and places patients at risk for delay or failure to
obtain necessary or desired diagnostic testing.
40. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
41. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2){a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT V
42. | The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
43. That pursuant to Florida law, each Class I and Class II hospital shall provide on the
premises, and each Class III hospital shall provide on the premises or by contract, diagnostic
imaging facilities according to the needs of the hospital and conform to Chapter 404, F.S.,
Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C., Part IV, Chapter 468, F.S., Chapter 64E-3, F.A.C. Rule 59A-3.2085(10),
Florida Administrative Code.
44. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
45. That based upon interview, the Respondent failed to ensure that a licensed radiologist
was available to provide radiological diagnostic services for patients that presented to the
hospital for care, the same being contrary to law.
46. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s administrator on April
6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
a. That the Respondent had a contract with the radiologist but could not provide the
contract as the FBI had confiscated all of the contracts;
b. That a radiologist had been reading the films but it had come to her attention
yesterday that he had returned films and refused to read the x-rays;
c. That the subject radiologist had not been paid for services as provided by the
contract.
47. That the Petitioner’s representative telephonically interviewed the above described
contract radiologist on April 6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
a. That he had declined to read the x-rays as he had a contract that he was to be paid
a month in advance and he had not received any paycheck for the past three (3)
weeks;
b. That this was not the first time his paycheck had been late;
c. That he had received the x-rays back again tonight and he would read the films.
48. That the failure to provide a licensed radiologist, to read X-rays, may result in fractures
or other health deficiencies from promptly being detected by persons seeking medical care from
Respondent and is in violation of law.
49. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
50. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT VI
51. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
52. That pursuant to Florida law, the licensee shall have a governing body responsible for the
conduct of the hospital as a functioning institution. Rule 59A-3.272(1), Florida Administrative
Code.
53. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
54. That based upon interview and the review of records, the Respondent’s governing body
failed to be diligent in their duties as written in the Respondent’s Bylaws for the operation and
management of the hospital to maintain and provide quality care, as a functioning institution, the
same being contrary to law.
55. That the Petitioner’s representative discovered during the review of Respondent on April
6, 2007 that a contract radiologist, physicians, lab supply companies, the biohazardous company,
and other service or product providers had not been paid as agreed by the Respondent through its
management and governing body.
56. That the Respondent hospital management had agreed on March 9, 2007, with the
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) that a water heater would be purchased and
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installed within two weeks time, yet as of April 6, 2007, there was no information provided that
would indicate that the described water heater had been ordered and the same had not been
installed.
57. That the Petitioner’s representatives interviewed the respondent’s admission staff on
April 6, 2007 who indicated that the employees’ paychecks from Respondent would not be
available until April 6, 20007 after 6:00 PM. and that "The community bank is not open on the
weekends and the stores that know the hospital's history of bouncing checks’ will not cash the
checks and sometimes the new owners of the little stores will cash their paychecks because they
don't know yet.”
58. That the Petitioner’s representative telephonically interviewed the Respondent’s contract
radiologist on April 6, 2007 who indicated as follows:
a. That he had not been paid for the past three weeks for reading x-rays;
b. That he had been in touch with the administrator to no avail;
c. . That therefore he had not read the last set of x-rays sent to him;
d. That this had not been his first issues with payment.
59. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s physician on staff and
emergency room physicians on April 6, 2007 who indicated the that payment for professional
services had not been provided by Respondent in the past three weeks and that this is not the first
time this has happened.
60. That the Petitioner’s representative reviewed the Respondent’s invoices from its contracted
biohazardous waste removal company on April 6, 2007 and noted that the statement reflected
that invoices had not been paid for the past several months.
61. That the Petitioner’s representative telephonically interviewed a representative of the
Respondent’s contracted biohazardous waste removal company on April 9, 2007 and was
informed that there would be no further pick up of biohazardous waste until the Respondent’s
outstanding balance is paid.
62. That the governing body has failed to monitor management and to actively resolve issues
that physicians, vendors and the AHCA surveyors have brought to their attention.
63. That this failure of the governing body to effectively assure the operation of the facility,
including the practice of not paying bills, results in lack of supplies and lack of required staff and
service to be able to operate the hospital efficiently effectively and to meet patient needs.
64. That the failure to conduct a hospital as a functioning institution may result in harm to
patients seeking medical services, and is contrary to law.
65. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
66. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT VIL
67. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
68. That pursuant to Florida law, the chief executive officer shall take all reasonable steps to
provide for: (a) Compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and (b) The review of and
prompt action on reports and recommendations of authorized planning, regulatory, and
inspecting agencies. Rule 59A-3.273(2)(a)-(b), Florida Administrative Code.
69. That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility.
70. That based upon interviews, the review of records, and observation, the Respondent’s
chief executive officer did not respond to previous deficient practice as agreed with the Agency
‘on March 9, 2007, when the lack of hot water issue was investigated by the Agency for Health
Care Administration (AHCA). .
71. That the Petitioner’s representative noted that the Respondent’s water heater had not been
repaired or replaced by April 6, 2007 as the Respondent had indicated to the Agency would be
accomplished during the Petitioners survey of March 9, 2007.
72. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s certified nursing
assistant on April 6, 2007 who indicated that there was no hot water in the patient's rooms, that
in the utility room across from the nurse's station was the only sink that had warm water, and
after letting it run it would get hotter.
73. That the Petitioner’s representative turned on the hot water in room number twenty-six
(26) on April 6, 2007 at 4:15 PM and that after three to four minutes the water remained cold.
74. That Respondent’s maintenance director was not in the facility at the time of arrival but
did appear 30 minutes later.
75. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s mmaintenance director
on April 6, 2007 at 4:45 Pm who indicated as follows:
a. That "the hot water heater has been ordered and the company has not called to let
me know it had gotten in yet. The company was told that a check would be cut
for them when the heater was delivered and then another check would be cut for
labor after it was installed;"
That in order to have somewhat hot water in the patient rooms, he had been
turning on the hot water in the hopper at the far end of the hospital and let it run,
until the patient rooms had heated water;
That this was done every three (3) hours that there is a written log with the water
temperatures recorded;
d. That the "aides on the night shift help him out by turning on the hopper, to let the
water run.”
76. That the Petitioner’s representative toured the Respondent’s eemergency department on
April 6, 2007 at 4:40 PM and noted as follows:
a.
b.
In examination room A, the water temperature was 110 degrees Fahrenheit
In examination room B, the water temperature was 95 degrees;
In examination room C, the water temperature was 105 degrees;
In patient room 29, the water temperature was 105 degrees;
In patient room 32, the water temperature was 110 degrees;
That it was noted the water in the hopper room at the end of the hall had been
running which had elevated the water temperatures in the patient rooms;
That the maintenance director indicated that he had turned the water on upon his
arrival to the facility.
77. That the Petitioner’s representative reviewed the Respondent’s water temperature log
provided and noted a lack of consistency with the dates or times or evidence of it being checked
every three (3) hours as alleged by the maintenance director.
78. That the Petitioner’s representative interviewed the Respondent’s administrator on April
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6, 2007 who indicated that the administrator had not received any money from Respondent’s
administration to pay for the water heater as of April 6, 2007.
79. That the failure to obtain a water heater to meet the facility’s needs is contrary to the
requirement that the Respondent’s chief executive officer act promptly to take actions
recommended by regulatory agencies as agreed on March 9, 2007.
80. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
81. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
COUNT VII
82. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein. .
83. . That pursuant to Rule 59A-3.276(1)(a)-(g), Florida Administrative Code, each hospital
shall develop, implement, and maintain a written preventive maintenance plan, in conjunction
with the policies and procedures developed by the infection control committee, to ensure that the
facility is maintained in accordance with the following:
a) The interior and exterior of buildings shall be in good repair, free of hazards, and
painted as needed.
b) All patient care equipment shall be maintained in a clean, properly calibrated, and
safe operating condition;
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c) All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair to assure proper
functioning, and provided with back flow prevention devices, when required, to
prevent contamination from entering the water supply;
d) All mechanical and electrical equipment shall be maintained in working order,
and shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection;
e) Loose, cracked, or peeling wallpaper or paint shall be promptly replaced or
repaired to provide a satisfactory finish;
f) All furniture and furnishings, including mattresses, pillows, and other bedding;
window coverings; including curtains, blinds, shades, and screens; and cubicle
curtains or privacy screens, shall be maintained in good repair; and
g) The grounds and buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition
and kept free from refuse, litter, and vermin breeding or harborage areas.
84, That on April 6, 2007, the Petitioner Agency completed a complaint survey, complaint
number 2007003855, of the Respondent facility
85. That the Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (69) through (76) as if fully set
forth herein. .
86. That based upon interview and inspection, the Respondent failed to purchase and have
installed a water heater, or to otherwise ensure that extant facility equipment be repaired or
maintained to ensure proper water temperatures for staff and patient use as the Respondent had
agreed to implement in its previous plan of correction dated March 22, 2007.
87. That review of the facility's survey history revealed that on March 9, 2007, the
Respondent facility was cited for failure to have a functioning water heater based upon patients’
rooms not having hot water.
88. That the failure to ensure that the Respondent’s equipment is maintained in a manner to
provide proper services, i.e. hot water provision to the facility taps for patient, staff, and public
use is a failure to maintain the premises and it plumbing and equipment in good repair and is in
violation of law.
89. That the Agency cited the Respondent facility for the above referenced deficiency.
90. That the above cited deficiency subjects the Respondent facility to the imposition of an
administrative penalty in a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation per
day. § 395.1065 (2)(a) Florida Statutes (2006).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
$1,000.00 against Respondent, a hospital in the State of Florida, pursuant to § 395.1065 (2)(a)
Florida Statutes (2006).
Respectfully submitted this <. day of May, 2007.
ar. No. 566365
sel for Petitioner
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive, 330G
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.552.1525 (office)
727.552.1440 (fax)
Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an administrative hearing pursuant to Section
120.569, Florida Statutes. Respondent has the right to retain, and be represented by an attorney
in this matter. Specific options for administrative action are set out in the attached Election of
Rights.
All requests for hearing shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration, and
delivered to Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg
#3,MS #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308;Telephone (850) 922-5873.
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served by
US. Certified Mail, Return Receipt No. 7004 1350 0004 2776 0659 on May , 2007 to
Foye B. Walker, Esq., 506 N.W. Fourth St., Jasper, Florida 32052.
alsh II, Esquire
Copies furnished to:
Foye B. Walker, Esquire Kriste Mennella
Counsel for Respondent 14101 NW Hwy 441
506 N.W. Fourth Street , Suite #800
Jasper, Florida 32052 Alachua, FL 32615
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Thomas J. Walsh, II, Esquire
Agency for Health Care Admin.
525 Mirror Lake Drive, 330G
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
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Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 17, 2007 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 17, 2007 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Sep. 10, 2007 |
Notice of Service of Respondent`s First Set of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents to Respondent filed.
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Sep. 05, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Sep. 05, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 29, 2007; 10:00 a.m.; Jasper, FL).
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Sep. 04, 2007 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 28, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Amended Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed.
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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