Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: GRAND COURT VILLAGE, INC., D/B/A GRAND COURT VILLAGE I
Judges: JOHN G. VAN LANINGHAM
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Filed: Aug. 24, 2009
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Latest Update: Nov. 05, 2010
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner, ‘AHCA No.: 2009004030 cael
Return Receipt Requested;,
v. 7009 0080 0000 0586 6461
7009 0080 0000 0586 6478
GRAND COURT VILLAGE INC. d/b/a GRAND
COURT VILLAGE I,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW State of Florida, Agency for Health Care
Administration (“AHCA”), by and through the undersigned counsel,
and files this administrative complaint against Grand Court
Village Inc. d/b/a Grand Court village I (hereinafter “Grand
Court village I”), pursuant to Chapter 429, Part I, and Section
120.60, Florida Statutes (2008), and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine of
$4,500.00 pursuant to Section 429.19, Florida Statutes (2008),
for the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections
120.569 and 120.57, Fliorida Statutes (2008), and Chapter 28-106,
Florida Administrative Code (2008).
3. Venue lies pursuant to Section 120.57, Florida
Statutes (2008), and Rule 28-106.207, Florida Administrative
Code (2008).
PARTIES
4, AHCA is the regulatory authority responsible for
licensure and enforcement of all applicable statutes and rules
governing assisted living facilities pursuant to Chapter 429,
'Part I, Florida Statutes (2008), and Chapter 58A-5 Florida
Administrative Code (2008).
5. Grand Court Village I operates a 125-bed’ assisted
living facility located at 295 S. W. 4*® Avenue, Pompano Beach,
Florida 33060. Grand Court Village I is licensed as an assisted
living facility under license number 5464. Grand Court Village I
was at all times material hereto a licensed facility under the
licensing authority of AHCA and was required to comply with all
applicable rules and statutes.
COUNT I
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO ENSURE THAT THE STATEWIDE TOLL
FREE FLORIDA ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER WAS POSTED IN FULL VIEW IN AN
ACCESSIBLE AREA OF THE FACILITY.
RULE 58A-5.0182(6) (d), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
6. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
7. Grand Court Village I was cited with nine (9%) Class
III deficiencies as a result of licensure surveys that were
conducted on January 21, 2009 and February 25, 2009.
8. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on observation during the tour of the facility and
interview with the Administrator on the day of the survey at
approximately 10:00 AM, it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure the Statewide toll free Florida Abuse Hotline
number was posted in full view in a freely accessible area of
the facility. The findings include the following.
9. During a tour of the facility with tne Administrator,
it was noted that the facility did not have the statewide toll
free Florida Abuse Hotline number posted in full view in a
freely accessible area of the facility.
10. This was confirmed by the Administrator on 1/21/09 at
approximately 11:00 AM.
il. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
12. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on observation during the tour of the facility and
interview with the Administrator on the day of the survey at
approximately 10:00 AM, it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure the Statewide toll free Florida Abuse Hotline
number was posted in full view in a freely accessible area of
the facility. The findings include the following.
13. During a tour of the facility with the Administrator,
it was noted that the facility did not have the Statewide toll
free Florida Abuse Hotline number posted in full view in a
freely accessible area of the facility.
14. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
15. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.0182(6)(d), Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section
429.(2)(c), Florida Statutes.
COUNT II
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING THE PERSON
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOTAL FOOD SERVICES AND DAY-TO-DAY
SUPERVISION OF FOOD SERVICES.
RULE 58A-5.020(1) (a), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(NUTRITION AND DIETARY STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
16. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
tnrough (5) as if fully set forth herein.
17. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to designate in writing the person who is
responsible for the total food services and day-to-day
supervision of food services. The findings include the
following.
18. During an interview conducted on 1/21/09 at
approximately 12 PM, the Administrator reported that Employee #9
(the chef) is responsible for the facility's food service.
During a review of Employee #9 personnel file and the facility's
records, it was noted that the files lacked written
documentation regarding the person that the facility had
designated in writing to he responsible for the facility's food
service, as requested.
19. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
20. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
21. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide documentation of a designee in
writing who responsible for total food services and the day-to-
day supervision of food services staff. Tne findings include the
following.
22. During an interview with the Administrator on 02/25/09
at approximately 1:00 PM, it was reported that Employee #6, is
responsible for total food services and the day-to-day
supervision of food services staff. During a review of Employee
#6'S personnel record, it was noted that the file lacked
documentation of the designees' responsibilities. During a
further interview, the Administrator reported that the
documentation was unavailable for review, as of the day of the
revisit survey. This is an uncorrected deficiency from the
survey of January 21, 2009.
23. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.020(1) (a), Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section
429.19(2) (c), Florida Statutes.
COUNT III
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC DIETS AS
ORDERED BY THE RESIDENTS’ HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
RULE 58A-5.020(2) (e), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(NUTRITION & DIETARY STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
24. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
25. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on observation and interview with the food service aides,
the chef, and the Administrator, it was determined that the
facility was not providing desserts and beverages for residents
on therapeutic diets as ordered by the residents’ health care
provider. The findings include the following.
26. During the lunch meal on 1/21/09, the facility's
dining room staff was observed to have served canned vanilla
pudding to all of the diabetic residents, including Resident #1,
that was prescribed a diabetic diet. The facility had did not
have available sugar free desserts in storage for an
alternative.
27. Upon interview, the kitchen and servers did not have a
list of residents on special diets and were not familiar with
the residents' currently prescribed diets.
28. During an interview at approximately 4:30 PM, the
Administrator acknowledged the findings.
29. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
30. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on observation and interview with the food service aides,
the chef, and the Administrator of the facility, it was
determined that the facility was not providing desserts and
beverages for residents on therapeutic diets as ordered by the
residents’ health care provider. The findings include the
following.
31. On the day of the survey, at the lunch meal, the
facility's dining room staff was observed to have served ice
cream cake to some of the diabetic residents, including Resident
#1, that was prescribed a diabetic diet. The facility staff
serving the residents did not have knowledge of which residents
were prescribed special diets.
32. Resident #3 was prescribed a mechanical soft diet on
1/23/09. The resident was served a regular diet of hot dogs on a
bun with sauerkraut, French fries, and baked beans.
33. Resident #4 was prescribed a mechanical soft diet on
1/26/09. The resident was served a regular diet of hot dogs on a
bun with sauerkraut, French fries, and baked beans.
34. Resident #6 was prescribed a low carb diet on 1/29/09.
The resident was served a regular diet of hot dogs on a bun with
sauerkraut, French fries, and baked beans.
35. The facility staff when interviewed stated the
resident refuses to follow his/her diet which was given to the
chef on 1/22/09. The facility had no documentation that this
resident refuses his/her therapeutic diet and the residents’
health care provider was notified.
36. Upon interview, the chef (kitchen) and servers did not
have an accurate list of residents on special diets and were not
familiar with the residents' currently prescribed diets.
37. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
38. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.020(2)(e), Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section
429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes.
COUNT _IV
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO ENSURE THAT STAFF HAD SUBMITTED
A STATEMENT FROM A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER STATING THE EMPLOYEE DID
NOT HAVE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, INCLUDING
TUBERCULOSIS.
RULE 58A-5.019(2) (a), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
RULE 58A-5.024(2) (a), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORD STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
39. AHCA xre-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
40. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide documentation from a health care
provider that a newly hired employee does not have signs or
symptoms of a communicable disease, including tuberculosis, for
1 out of 9 sampled employees (Employee #3). The findings include
the following.
41. Based on record review of sampled employees' files and
an interview with the Administrator, it was determined that 1
newly hired employee's personnel file (Employee #8) lacked
documentation of verification by a health care provider
indicating that the staff member was free from any signs or
symptoms of a communicable disease including tuberculosis as
required. Employee #8 had been hired on 01/26/2008.
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42. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
43. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
44. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined tnat the
facility failed to ensure that all employee files contained
documentation indicating that all newly hired staff members do
not have any signs or symptoms of a communicable disease
including tuberculosis, within 30 days of hire, for 2 out of 6
sampled employees (Employee #'s 1 and 5). The findings include
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45. Upon interview with the Administrator on 02/25/09 at
approximately 11:00 AM, it was reported that Employee #1 (hired
in 07/08) and 6 (hired in 12/08) both provide personal care
services for the residents residing at the facility. During a
further review of the record, it was noted.that the employee
files lacked documentation of a statement from a health care
provider, based on an examination conducted within the last six
months, that the employees do not have any signs or symptoms of
a communicable disease including tuberculosis.
46. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
47. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.019(2) (a), Florida Administrative Code, and
Rule 58A-5.024(1) (a), Florida Administrative Code, herein
classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which warrants
an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section 429.19(2) (c),
Florida Statutes.
COUNT Vv
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF FREEDOM
FROM TUBERCULOSIS SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
RULE 58A-5.019(2) (a), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORD STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
48. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
49. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide documentation of freedom from
tuberculosis signed by a physician on an annual basis, for 3 out
of 9 sampled employees (Employee #1, #2 & #4). The findings
include the following.
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50. During the Staff Records Standards portion of the
survey conducted on 01/21/09 at approximately 1 PM, personnel
files were reviewed with the Human Resource Employee and the
Administrator. Upon review of Employee #1, #2 and #4 personnel
records, it was revealed that the employees' personnel files
lacked documentation of freedom from tuberculosis that was
signed and dated by a physician on an annual basis, as required.
Documentation of freedom from tuberculosis last documented on
the following dates: Employee #1: 10/11/07; Employee’ #2:
11/11/07; Employee #4: 01/17/07.
Sl. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit. conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
52. The mandated date of correction was designated as
January 21, 2009.
53. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to provide documentation of freedom from
tuberculosis signed by a physician on an annual basis, for 1 out
of 6 sampled employees (Employee #3). The findings include the
following.
54. Upon interview with the Administrator on 02/25/09 at
approximately 11:00 AM, it was reported that Employee #3 (hired
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in 08/07) provides personal care services for the residents
residing at the facility.
55. Upon review cf Employee #3's personnel record, it was
noted that the file lacked documentation of freedom from
tuberculosis that was signed and dated by a physician on an
annual basis, as required.
56. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
57. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.019(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section
429.19(2) (c), Florida Statutes.
COUNT_VI
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICABLE
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL FILES CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING THAT
EMPLOYEE RECEIVED TRAINING PRIOR TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH
SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION.
SECTION 429.256, FLORIDA STATUTES
SECTION 429.52(5), FLORIDA STATUTES
RULE 58A-5.0191(5), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
RULE 58A-5.024(2) (a)1., FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
58. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
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through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
59. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that all applicable employee personnel
files contain documentation verifying that the employee received
training prior to providing assistance with self-administered
medication, for 1 out of 9 sampled employees (Employee #8). The
findings include the following.
60. During the Staff Records Standards portion of the
survey conducted on 01/21/09 at approximately 1 PM, an interview
with the Administrator revealed that 2 out of 9 sampled
employees provide residents with assistance with their self-
administered medications.
61. During a review of sampled employees' personnel
-records, it was noted that 1 out of 9 sampled employees'
(Employee #8) personnel file lacked documentation verifying that
the employee had received a minimum of 4 hours of training prior
to assuming this responsibility, as required. During a further
interview with the Administrator and the Human Resource
employee, the above information was requested, no documentation
was provided.
62. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
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approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
63. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
64. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that all applicable personnel files
contain documentation verifying that the employee(s) received
training prior to providing assistance with self-administered
medication for 2 out of 6 sampled employees (Employee #'s 4 and
5). The findings include the following.
65. Upon interview with the Administrator on 02/25/09 at
approximately 10:00 AM, it was reported that Employee #4 (hired
in 08/06) and 5 (hired in 12/08) both provide the residents with
assistance with self-administered medications.
66. During a review of Employee #4 and #5's personnel
records, it was revealed that the file lacked documentation
indicating that the employees completed a minimum of 4 hours of
training in assisting residents with self-administered
medications, prior to assuming this responsibility, as required.
67. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
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68. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Section 429.256, Florida Statutes, Section 429.52(5),
Florida Statutes, Rule 58A-5.0191(5), Florida Administrative
Code, and Rule 58A-5.024(2)(a)l., Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant te Section
429.19(2) (c), Florida Statutes.
COUNT VII
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO ENSURE THAT STAFF MEMBERS WHO
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION RECEIVE THE
REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING.
SECTION 429.256, FLORIDA STATUTES
RULE 58A-5.0191(5) (c), FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
RULE 58A-5.024(2) (a)1., FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
69. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
70. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that staff members, who provide
assistance with self-administered medications obtained annually
a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education training on
providing assistance with self-administration of medications and
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safe medication practices in an ALF, for 1 out of 9 sampled
employees (Employee #6). The findings include the following.
71. During the Staff Records Standards portion of the
survey conducted on 02/21/09 at approximately 1 PM, an interview
with the Administrator revealed that 2 out of 9 sampled
employees provide residents with assistance with their self-
administered medications. During a review of sampled employees'
personnel records, it was noted that 1 out of 9 sampled
employees' (Employee #6) personnel file lacked documentation
verifying that each employee had attended a minimum of 2 hours
cf continuing education training on providing assistance with
self-administration of medications and safe medication practices
in an ALF. The last documented training on medication assistance
for the above employee was on 03/03/06. During a further
interview with the Administrator and the Human Resource
employee, the above information was requested, no documentation
was provided.
72. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
73. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
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74. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2609.
Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that unlicensed persons who provide
residents with assistance with self-administered medications,
obtain 2 hours of continuing education on an annual basis for 1
out of 6 sampled employees (Employee #4). The findings include
the following.
75. Upon interview, during the biennial re-licensure
survey conducted at approximately 9:45 AM, the Administrator
reported that Employee #4 (hired in 08/06) provides the
residents with assistance with self-administered medications.
76. During a review of Employee H's, personnel record it
was revealed that the file lacked documentation indicating that
the employee completed a minimum of 2 hours of continuing
education training on providing assistance with self-
administered medications and safe medication practices in an
ALF, on an annual basis, as required.
77. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
78. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Section 429.256, Florida Statutes, Rule 58A-
5.0191(5) (c), Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 58A-
5.024(2) (aj)1., Florida Administrative Code, herein classified as
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an uncorrected Class III violation, which warrants an assessed
fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida
Statutes.
COUNT VIII
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO ENSURE THAT A COPY OF EMPLOYEE
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL FILE.
SECTION 429.275(4), FLORIDA STATUTES
RULE 58A-5.019(2) (e)1., FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Rule 58A-5.024(2) (a)4., FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
79. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
80. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21,2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that a written copy of employee job
descriptions are included in each employee's personnel file, for
3 out of 9 sampled employee personnel files (Employee #3, #4 &
#5). The findings include the following.
81. During the Staff Records Standards portion of the
survey conducted on 01/21/09 at approximately 1 PM, employee
files were reviewed with the Human Resource Employee. During an
interview with the Administrator, it was reported that the
facility's resident census totaled 80, as of the day of the
biennial re-licensure. During a review of Employee #3, #4 & #5
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personnel files, it was noted that all three records lacked
documentation of a job description.
82. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
83. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
84. A revisits survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that all personnel files contained
documentation of a job description for 5 out of 6 sampled
employees (Employee #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6). The findings include
the following.
85. Upon review of the facility's personnel records, it
was revealed that the Employee #1, 3, 4, 5 and 6's files lacked
decumentation of a job description reflecting their current
position, as required.
86. During an interview, conducted at approximately 3:00
PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 2121, 2009.
87. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village lI
violated Section 429.275(4), Florida Statutes, Rule 58A-
5.019(2)(e)1, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 58A-
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5.024(2) (a)4., Florida Administrative Code, herein classified as
an uncorrected Class III violation, which warrants an assessed
fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section 429.19(2)(c), Florida
Statutes.
COUNT IX
GRAND COURT VILLAGE I FAILED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE
FACILITY’S DIRECT CARE STAFF AND THE ADMINISTRATOR’ S
PARTICIPATION IN RESIDENT ELOPEMENT DRILLS.
RULE 58A-5.0024(2) (a)5, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
(STAFF RECORDS STANDARDS)
CLASS III VIOLATION
88. AHCA re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs {1)
through (5) as if fully set forth herein.
89. A licensure survey was conducted on January 21 2009.
Based on an interview, the facility failed to provide
documentation of the facility's direct care staff and the
Administrator's participation in resident elopement drills, for
6 out of 9 sampled employees (Employee #1, #3, #4, #5, #8 & #9).
The findings include the following.
90. During the Staff Records Standards portion of the
survey, sampled employees' files were reviewed for documentation
of participation in a resident elopement drill. It was noted
that 6 out of 9 sampled employees’ files lacked documentation of
participation in a resident elopement drill. During an interview
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with the Administrator and the Human Resource Employee at
approximately 2 PM, it was reported that the facility did not
have documentation of the facility's staff member (Employee #1,
#3, #4, #5, #8 & #9) participation in resident elopement drills.
91. The Administrator of the facility was interviewed on
the day of the survey (during an exit conference) at
approximately 4:30 PM, and after investigation, confirmed the
findings.
92. The mandated date of correction was designated as
February 21, 2009.
93. A revisit survey was conducted on February 25, 2009.
Based on interview, it was determined that the facility failed
to provide documentation of all applicable staff participation
in resident elopement drills for 4 out of 6 sampled employees
(Employee #'s 1, 3, 4 and 5). The findings include the
following.
94. Upon interview with the Administrator conducted on
02/25/09 at approximately 10:00 AM, it was reported that
Employee #'s 1, 3, 4 and 5 all provide direct care for the
residents residing at the facility.
95. During a further interview, the Administrator reported
that documentation confirming that Employee #'s 1, 3, 4 and 5
all participated in resident elopement drill(s) was unavailable,
as required.
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96. During a further interview, conducted at approximately
3:00 PM, the Administrator confirmed the findings. This is an
uncorrected deficiency from the survey of January 21, 2009.
97. Based on the foregoing facts, Grand Court Village I
violated Rule 58A-5.024(2)(a)5, Florida Administrative Code,
herein classified as an uncorrected Class III violation, which
warrants an assessed fine of $500.00 pursuant to Section
429.19(2)(c), Florida Statutes.
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Agency requests the Court to order the
following relief:
1. Enter a judgment in favor of the Agency for Health
Care Administration against Grand Court Village I on Counts I
through IX.
2. Assess an administrative fine of $4,500.00 against
Grand Court Village I on Counts I through IX for the violations
cited above.
3. Assess costs related to the investigation and
prosecution of this matter, if the Court finds costs applicable.
4. Grant such other relief as this Court deems is just
and proper.
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Respondent is notified that it has a right to request an
administrative hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes (2008). 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 the Agency Clerk, Agency for
Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS #3,
Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
RESPONDENT IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT THE FAILURE TO RECEIVE A
REQUEST FOR A HEARING WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (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.
IF YOU WANT TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE
REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER
2,
Lourdes A. Naranjo, Esq.
Fla. Bar No.: 997315
Assistant General Counsel
Agency for Health Care
Administration
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Docket for Case No: 09-004620
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Nov. 05, 2010 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Nov. 03, 2010 |
Agency Final Order filed.
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Feb. 16, 2010 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Feb. 16, 2010 |
Agreed Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Nov. 16, 2009 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 9 through 11, 2010; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 06, 2009 |
Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Oct. 21, 2009 |
Notice of Serving Plaintiff's Answers to Interrogatories filed.
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Oct. 21, 2009 |
Petitioner Grand Court Village's Notice of Serving Responses to Respondent's First and Second Request for Production filed.
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Oct. 19, 2009 |
Response by Grand Court Village to Request for Admissions Filed by Agency for Health Care Administration filed.
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Sep. 24, 2009 |
Order Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for November 18 through 20, 2009; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 23, 2009 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 09-4534 and 09-4620).
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Sep. 09, 2009 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Sep. 09, 2009 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for November 18 and 19, 2009; 9:00 a.m.; Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 03, 2009 |
Notice of Service of AHCA's First Request for Admissions filed.
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Sep. 03, 2009 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner's First Set of Request for Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Aug. 31, 2009 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 24, 2009 |
Initial Order.
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Aug. 24, 2009 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 24, 2009 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 24, 2009 |
Notice of Appearance, Elections of Rights and Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed by Julie Gallagher.
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Aug. 24, 2009 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Orders for Case No: 09-004620