Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: JEROLD MACK, SR.
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Nov. 23, 2010
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, March 17, 2011.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
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"| STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE. ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF FLORIDA,
AGENCY FOR HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case Nos.
JEROLD MACK, SR.,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
2010008022
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2010008953
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COMES NOW the Agency for Health Care Administration (hereinafter Agency), by and
through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint against Jerold Mack,
Sr. (hereinafter Respondent), pursuant to Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (2010),
and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action to revoke the Respondent’s licerise to operate an adult family care home
(hereinafter also referred to as “AFCH”) pursuant to §§ 408.815 and 429.69, Florida Statutes
(2010) and to impose an administrative fine in the ammount of five thousand five bundred dollars
($5,500.00) based upon two (2) cited State Class 1 deficiencies and sixteen (16) uncorrected
Class III deficiencies pursuant to §429.71(1) Florida Statutes (2010).
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
1. The Agency. has jurisdiction pursuant to §§ 20.42, 120,60, 429.71 and 429.73, Florida
Statutes (2010).
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”. Venue lies Pursuant to. Florida Ad
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3. The Agency is the regulatory authority responsible for licensure of adult family cate
homes and enforcement of all applicable federal regulations, state statutes and rules governing
adult family care homes pursuant to the Chapters 408 and 429, Part II, Florida Statutes (2010),
and Chapter 58A-14 Florida Administrative Code.
4, ° Respondent is licensed as a five (5) bed adult family care home located at 7512 Oxford
Garden Circle, Apollo Beach, Florida 33572, license number 6906334.
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 1 (002)
6. The Agency te-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth ©
herein.
7. That pursuant to Florida law, “Adult family-care home” means a full-time, family-type
living arrangement, in a private home, under which a person who owns or rents the home
provides room, board, and personal care, on a 24-hour basis, for no more than five disabled
adults or frail elders who are not relatives... § 429.65(2), Fla. Stat. (2010). A person who intends
to be an adult family-home care provider must own or rent the adult family-care home that is to
be licensed and reside therein. § 429.67(2), Fla. Stat. (2010). Tn addition, a person who is
licensed as an AFCH provider must live in the adult family care home facility. R- 5BA-
14. 008(2)(a)2), Florida Administrative Code. AFCHs “provide housing and personal care for
disabled adults and frail elders who choose to live with an individual or family in a private home.
The adult family-care home provider must live in the home. The purpose of ‘this part is to
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provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents of adult family-care homes in the state.” §
429.63(2), Fla. Stat. (2010) (emphasis supplied). ,
8. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent. |
9. That based upon observation and interview, Respondent does not reside in the licensed
address, the same being contrary to law.
10. That Petitioner's representatives toured the Respondent facility.on June 29, 2010 and
noted as follows: -
a. The facility had three (3) bedrooms and a garage which had been turned into
another bedroom; .
b. Two (2) of the facility’s five (5) residents resided in one (1) of the bedrooms
while the other two (2) resided in a second bedroom;
-&. Inthe third bedroom, two (2) staff members, neither of which was the
Respondent, resided;
d. The converted garage was occupied by a staff member and the fifth resident who
was a live-in companion of the referenced staff member;
ce. There was no available space within the physical plant to serve as a residence or
sleeping area for Respondent.
11. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed the residents and staff present on June 29,
2010, and ali confirmed that the Respondent Jerold Mack, Sr. does not reside at the facility
address. . .
12. That the above reflects that Respondent does not reside in the licensed facility, a violation
of licensure requirements.
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13. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
“related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly ot ~
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class HI violation in accord with law.
14.‘ That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010,
15. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
16. That based. upon observation and interview, Respondent does not reside in the licensed
address, the sare being contrary to law.
17, That Petitioner’s representatives toured the Respondent facility on June 29, 2010 and
noted as follows:
a. The facility had three (3) bedrooms and a garage which had been tumed into
another bedroom;
b. Two (2) of the facility’s five (5) residents resided in one (1) of the bedrooms, two
(2) resided in a second bedroom, and the fifth resident resided in the third
bedroom; )
c. The converted garage was occupied by two (2) live-in staff members,
d. There was no available space within the physical plant to serve as a residence of
sleeping area for Respondent.
18. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed the residents and staff present on August 17,
2010, and:alt confirmed that the Respondent Jerold Mack, Sr. does not reside at the facility
address.
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19, That the above reflects that Respondent does pot reside in the Hieensed facility, a violation
of licensure requirements. .
20. That the Agency determined that. this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider ot to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class TI] violation in accord with law.
1. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1}(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT TL (01
22. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
23. That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider shall maintain a.
separate record for each resident on the premises and available for inspection by the agency. The
record shall contain ....A complete accounting of any resident funds being received or
distributed by the provider as required by Section 429.85, F.8. R. 58A-14,0085(1)(a)(5), Florida
Aduainistrative Code.
24. That pursuant to Florida law, a resident of an adult family-care home may not be
deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, the State
Constitution, or the Constitution of the United States solely by reason of status as a resident of
the home. Each resident has the right to ... Manage the resident’s own financial affairs unless the
resident or the resident's guardian authorizes the provider to provide safekeeping for funds in
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accordance with procedures equivalent to those provided in s. 429.27. § 429.85(f, Florida .
‘Statutes, (2010). . .
25. Thaton Jurie 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
. CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
26. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain a
complete accounting of resident funds for five (5) out of five (5) residents reviewed, the same
being contrary to law.
‘27, That Petitioner's representative reviewed Respondent’s resident fund accounting records
on June 29, 2010 and noted that all record keeping had stopped in April 2010 and that the
records as presented were not accurate.
28. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent on June 29, 2010 who indicated
that there was just not enough time to do-all requited record keeping.
29, That the above reflects Respondent's failure to maintain an accurate accounting of
resident funds placing residents at risk of misappropriation by intent or negligence of theit funds.
30. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class IMI violation in accord with law.
31. Thatthe Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
32, That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to. the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
33, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain a
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complete accounting of resident funds for three @) out of three (3) residents reviewed, the same
being contrary to law.
34. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent's resident fund accounting records
for three (3) residents on August 17, 2010 and noted that all record keeping had stopped in April
2.010 and that the records as presented were not accurate.
35. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent on August 17, 2040 who
indicated that he was reviewing the funds and was working on creating an accurate record.
36. ° That the above reflects Respondent's failure to maintain an accurate accounting of
resident funds placing residents at risk of misappropriation by intent or negligence of their funds.
37. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class II violation in accord with law.
38, That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
| WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose ah administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1 6), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT BI (204)
39, The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
40, That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider shall maintain a
separate record for each resident on the premises and available for inspection by the agency. The
record shall contain ... A copy of the residency agreement which meets the requirements of Rule
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58A-14,0062, F.A.C., including a copy.of any. notices of rate inereases sent to the resident or the ..
residents representative and any addendums. R. §8A-14.0085(1(a)(2), Florida Administrative
vey
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Code.
41. That pursuant to Florida law, pursuant to Section 429.81, F 8., before or at the time of
admission to an adult family-care home, the provider and the resident or the resident’s
_ representative must sign a residency agreement, a copy of which must be given to the provider
and kept on file for 5 years after the expiration of the agreement, and a copy of which must be
provided to the resident or resident’s representative.. R. 58A-14.0062(1), Florida Administrative
Code. An addendum shall be added to the residency agreement to reflect any additional services
and charges not covered by the original agreement. Such addendum must be dated and signed by
the provider and the resident or resident's representative and a copy given to the provider and the
resident or the resident’s representative. R. $8A-14.0062(3), Florida Administrative Code
42, That pursuant to Florida law, each resident must be covered by a residency agreement,
executed before or at the time of admission, between the provider and the resident or the
” resident’s designee or legal representative. Each party to the contract must be provided a
duplicate copy or the original agreement, and the provider must keep the residency agreement on
file for 5 years after expiration of the agreement. § 429.81(1), Florida Statutes, (2010).
43. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Resporident.
44. That based upon the review of records, Respondent failed to provide residency
agreements for three (3) of five (5) sampled residents, the same being contrary to law.
45. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s records regarding residents and
noted as follows:
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a. Resident number one (1) — The resident’s contract, dated August 1, 2009, did nat
contain the resident's name and was not signed by the resident or representative.
The resident was admitted to the facility on March 10, 2010,
b. Resident number two (2) — No contract between the facility and the résident was
presented, The resident was admitted to the facility on October 2, 2009.
¢. Resident number four (4) — Respondent maintained no records regarding this
resident, including but not limited to no contract between the resident and
Respondent.
46, That the above reflects Respondent’s failure to maintain residency. contracts in accord
with the minimum mandates of law, depriving residents of their protections provided by law and
contract,
47. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class ITI violation in accord with law.
48. . That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
49. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
50... That based upon the review of records, Respondent failed to provide residency —
agreements for two (2) of three (3) sampled residents, the same being contrary to law.
51. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s records regarding residents and
noted as follows:
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a. Resident number one (1) — The resident's contract did not contain the resident's
name and was not signed by the resident or representati
reflect when the resident was admitted to the facility.
b. Resident number two (2) — No contract between the facility and the resident was
presented. The resident was admitted to the facility on October 2, 2009,
52, That the above reflects Respondent’s faiture to maintain residency contracts in accord
with the minimum mandates of law, depriving residents of their protections provided by law and
contract.
53. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or secutity of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class ILI violation in accord with law.
54, That the same constitutes an uncotrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010). .
COUNT IV (213)
54. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
56. That pursuant to Florida law ... as part of health monitoring, residents must be weighed
; monthly. R, 58A-14.007(4), Florida Administrative Code, The adult family-care horne provider
shall maintain a separate record for each resident on the premises and available for inspection by
the agency. The record shall contain ... the resident’s monthly weight record as required by
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Rule 58A-14.007, F._A.C. R. 58A-14.0085(1)(a)(10), Florida Administrative Code.
57. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
58. That based upon the review of records, Réspondent failed to obtain and or maintain
monthly weight records for its residents as required by law for four (4) of five (5) sampled
residents.
59. That Petitioner's representative reviewed Respondent’s resident records during the
survey of June 29, 2010 and noted as follows:
a, Resident number one (1) — The resident was admitted to the Respondent facility
on March 10, 2010 and the last resident weight recorded was in April 2010.
b. Resident number two (2)- The resident was admitted to the Respondent facility
on October 1, 2009 and the last resident weight recorded was in June 2010.
c. Resident number three (3) - The resident was admitted to the Respondent facility
on July 6, 2009 and the last resident weight recorded was in April 2010,
a. Resident number four (4) - There was no resident record available for review as
"the same had purportedly been taken with the resident to a physician’s
appointment. No weight records for the resident were presented.
60. That the above reflects Respondent’s failure to obtain or maintain monthly weight
records for residents, the same presenting a risk that health care providers are not notified of
sudden or unexpected weight change which may be symptomatic of other health issues.
61. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and ‘maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
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Respondent with a Class HT violation in acvord with law.
62. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
63. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted conyplaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
64. That based upon the review of records, Respondent failed to obtain and or maintain
monthly weight records for its residents as required by law for three (3) of three (3) sampled
residents. |
65. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s resident records during the
survey of August 17, 2010 and noted as follows:
a. Resident. number one (1) - The tesident was admitted to the Respondent facility
on October 1, 2009 and the last resident weight recorded was in June 2010.
b. Resident number two (2) - The resident’s records did not reflect the resident’s
date of admission to the Respondent facility or any records of resident weights.
c. Resident number three (3) — The resident was admitted to the Respondent facility
on July 6, 2009 and the last weight recorded was April 2010. )
66. That the above reflects Respondent’s failure to obtain or maintain monthly weight
records for residents, the same presenting a risk that health care providers are not notified of
sudden or unexpected weight change which may be symptomatic of other health issues.
67. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
. potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class II vielation in accord with law.
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. 68, That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two bundred fifty dollars ($256.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT ¥V (400
69. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
70, That pursuant to Florida law, adult family-care home providers ‘nust maintain personnel
records on the premises available for Agency inspection. R. 58A-14.0085(2), Florida
Administrative Code.
71. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCRH 2010004903 of Respondent.
72. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain or
provide for Agency review personnel records for his staff for three (3) of four (4) sampled staff
members, the same being contrary to law.
73, That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
74, That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members
numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4).
75, That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of personnel
records above referenced and Respondent indicated that he could not find the referenced
personnel records,
76. That the failure to maintain personnel records places residents at risk of being placed in
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the care of unqualified, untrained, or disqualified personne! and is contrary to law.
, 77, That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
_ Respondent with a Class Til violation in accord with law, |
78. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
79, That on August 17,2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 201 0008103 of Respondent facility.
80. That based upon the review. of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain or
provide for Agency review personnel records for his staff for one (1) of four (4) sampled staff
members, the same being contrary to law. -
81. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
82. That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff member number
four (4). |
83. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of personnel
records above referenced and Respondent indicated that he could not find the referenced
‘personnel record,
84, That the failure to maintain personnel records places residents at risk of being placed in
the care of unqualified, untrained, or disqualified personnel and is contrary to law.
85. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to'the operation and maintenance ofa provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
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potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class Ti] violation in accord with law. |
86, That the same constitutes an uncorrécted deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the 1e Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT Vi (401)
87... The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1 through (5) as if fully set forth
herein. :
88. That pursuant to Florida law, an adult family-care home provider shall, at a minimum, —
maintain the following personnel records ... . For the adult family-care home provider, each
relief person, each adult household member, and each staff person verification of freedom, from
communicable disease as requized under Rule 58A-14.008, F.A.C. R. 58A-14.085(2)(a)()),
Florida Administrative Code. The provider, all staff, each relief person, and all adult household
members must submit a statement from a licensed health care provider that he or she is free from
apparent signs and symptoms of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. The statement
must be based on an examination conducted within the six months prior to employment.
Annually thereafter, the individual must submit documentation from a licensed health care
provider that he or she is free from tuberculosis. An exception is that an individual with a
positive tuberculosis test must submit a statement from a licensed health care provider that he or
she does not constitute a risk of communicating tuberculosis. R. 58A-14.008(1){a), Florida
Administrative Code.
29. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
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. 90. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce
documentation reflecting that four (4) of four (4) sampled staff members were free from apparent
signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, the same being contrary to the mandates of law.
91. That Petitioner's representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
92. That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members
numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4) including, but not limited to documentation reflecting
that the staff members were free of signs or symptoms of tuberculosis.
93. That the personnel record of staff member number one (1) did not contain any document
within the past calendar year which would reflect that the staff member had been determined free
from apparent signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, the most recent documentation reflecting the
same being dated April 22, 2009.
94. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of personnel
records above referenced and Respondent indicated that he could not find the requested records.
95. That the failure to obtain and maintain documentation reflecting that staff are free from.
signs or symptoms of tuberculosis on an annual basis places residents at increased and unneeded
risk of infection and is contrary to law.
96. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited.
Respondent with a Class II violation in accord with law.
97. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
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98, That on August V7, 3010, the “Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 201 0004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
99. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce
documentation reflecting that four (4) of four (4) sampled staff members were free from apparent
signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, the same being contrary to the mandates of law.
100. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personinel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
101, That any persomnel records related to staff members numbered two (2), three (3), or four
(4) did not include any documentation reflecting that the staff members were free of signs or
symptoms of tuberculosis at any time or on an annual basis as required.
102, That the personnel record of staff member number one (1) did not contain any document
within the past calendar year which would reflect that the staff member had been determined free
from apparent signs of symptoms of tuberculosis, the most recent documentation reflecting the
same being dated April 22, 2009.
103. That Petitioner's representative interviewed Respondent regarding the failure to ensure
that all staff have been determined free of signs and symptoms of tuberculosis on an annual basis
and Respondent indicated that all staff would be going for tuberculin testing the following week.
104. That the failure to obtain and maintain documentation reflecting that staff are free from
signs or symptoms of tuberculosis on an annual basis places residents at increased and unneeded
tisk of infection and is contrary to law.
105, That the Agency determined that this. violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
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potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited:
Respondent with a Class II] violation in accord with law. |
106. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1}(c), Florida Statutes (2010). .
COUNT VII (402)
107. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates patagraphs.(1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein. . |
108. That pursuant to Florida law, an adult family-care home provider shall, ata minimum,
maintain the following personnel records ... . For theadult family-care home provider, each relief
person, and each staff person: a, Written documentation of all training required by Rule 58A-
14,008, F.A.C.-b. A copy of any professional license.R. 58A-14.085(2\(a)(2), Florida
Administrative Code.
109. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency.conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
110. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce
documentation reflecting the completion of all required training and proof of professional
licensure for three (3) of four (4) sampled staff members, the same being contrary to the
mandates of law.
111. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
petsonnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members. )
112. That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members _
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numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4) including, but not limited to documentation reflecting
that the staff members had completed all required training and documentation of the staff
members’ professional licensure.
113. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the Jack of
documentation reflecting required staff training and licensure and Respondent indicated that he
could not find the requested records,
114, That the failure to obtain and maintain documentation reflecting that staff are
appropriately trained and or professionally licensed places residents at xisk that staff are
unqualified to meet the residents scheduled and unscheduled service needs and is contrary to
“daw,
115. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the cate of clients which indirectly ot
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class UI violation in accord with law.
116. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
117. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
9010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
118, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce
documentation reflecting the.conepletion of all required training and proof of professional
licensure for three (3) of four (4) sampled staff members, the game being contrary to the
mandates of Jaw.
119. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
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personnel records for Respondent's four (4) staff members.
120. That any ny personnel records related to staff members numbered two (2), three (3), or, four.
(4) did not include any documentation reflecting that the staff members had undergone required
training or training in areas relevant to the staff members? assigned duties.
121. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the failure to ensure
that all staff have undergone appropriate required training and the lack of documentation
reflecting said training and proof of professional licensure and Respondent indicated that all staff
training would be commenced the following week.
122. That the failure to ensure staff are appropriately trained or qualified and the failure to
obtain and maintain documentation reflecting that staff are appropriately trained and or
professionally licensed places residents at risk that staff are unqualified to meet the residents
scheduled and unscheduled service needs and is contrary to law.
123. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions of occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class III violation in accord with law.
124. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars (§250,00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
- Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT VIII (403)
125, The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
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126. That pursuant to Florida law, personnel records must include for cach staff meniber
employed by the provider, a copy of the employment application which shall include the date of
beginning employment. R. 58A-14,0085(2)(a)(3), Florida Administrative Code.
127. That on June 29, 2010; the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
‘CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent. |
128. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce .
employment applications including the date of hire for the staff member for three (3) of four (4)
sampled staff members, the same being contrary to the mandates of law. )
129. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personiiel records for Respondent's four (4) staff members.
130. That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members
numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4) including, but not limited to employment applications
including the date of hire for the staff members.
131. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed staff member number two (2) during the
survey who indicated that he had been hired on October 1, 2009.
132. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of
employment applications including the date of hire for the staff members and Respondent
indicated that he could not find the requested records,
133. That the failure to obtain and maintain employment applications including the date of
hire for staff members is contrary to law.
134. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
rclated to the operation and maintenance ofa provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
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Respondent with a Class
135. That the Agency provided Re onident ham ii
. 136. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted are-visit to the annual licensure and-
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s .
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
137. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to produce
employment applications including the date of hire for the staff member for one (1) of four (4)
sampled staff members, the same being contrary to the mandates of law.
138. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
139. That no personnel record was produced for staff member number four (4) including no
application and the designation of the date of hire, otherwise identified as tow (2) weeks prior
thereto.
140, That Petitioner's representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of an
application and date of hire for staff membet number four (4} and Respondent indicated that he
could not locate the records. -
14]. That the failure to obtain and maintain employment applications including the date of
hire for staff members is contrary to law.
142. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation. and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class III violation in accord with law.
143. . That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by Jaw
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WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars (8250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1){c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT IX (602)
144. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragrapbs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
145. That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider shall annually obtain 3
hours of continuing education in topics related to the care and treatment of frail elders or
disabled adults, or the management and administration of an adult family-care home. R, 58A-
14.008(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code. Except as otherwise noted, certificates of any
training required by this rule shall be documented in the facility’s personnel files. R. 58A-
14.008(4)(e), Florida Administrative Code.
146, That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an antival licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
147, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed undergo or to
produce documentation reflecting that he had completed annually three (3) hours of continuing
education in topics related to the care and treatment of frail elders or disabled adults, or the
management and administration of an adult family-care home, the same being contrary to the
mandates of law.
148. That Petitioner’s represenitative reviewed the personnel record of Respondent and could
locate no documentation reflecting that he had undergone mandatory annual continuing
education related to the care and treatment of frail elders or disabled adults, or the management
and administration of an adult family-care home.
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149, That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent during the survey and
Respondent acknowledged that he had not completed the required three (3) hours annually of
continuing education as above referenced.
150, That the failure to complete required continuing education places residents at risk that
their provider is ill equipped or otherwise untrained to respond to the residents’ scheduled or
unscheduled service needs.
151. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class III violation in accord with law.
152. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
153. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2910004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
9010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
154, That baséd upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed undergo or to
produce documentation reflecting that he had completed annually three (3) hours of continuing
education in topi¢s related to the care and treatment of frail elders or disabled-adults, or the
management and administration of an adult family-care home, the same being contrary to the .
mandates of law.
155, That Petitioner’s representative reviewed the personnel record of Respondent and could
locate no documentation reflecting that he had undergone mandatory annual continuing
education related to the care and treatment of frail elders or disabled adults, or the management
and administration of an adult family-care home.
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156. . That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent during the survey and
Respondent acknowledged that he had not completed the required three (3) hours annually of
continuing education as above referenced.
157. That the failure to complete required continuing education places residents at risk that
their provider is ill equipped or otherwise untrained to respond to the residents’ scheduled or
unscheduled service needs.
158. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance ofa provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class Til violation in accord with law. |
159, Thatthe same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the atiount of
_ two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)), Florida Statutes (2010).
- COUNT X (603)
160, The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
161. That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider must designate one or
more relief persons to assume responsibility for the care of residents if the provider is not
available to perform that duty. The relief person must be:1. At least 21 years of age; and 2.
Knowledgeable about and able to provide for all care needs of the residents. The provider must
notify the agency in writing within 30 days of a change in relief persons and ensure that the relief
person is appropriately background screened and trained as described in this rule, R. 58A-
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14.008(3), Florida Administrative Code.
162. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent. .
163. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to designate in
writing a relief person if the provider was not present, the same being contrary to the mandates of
law. .
164. That Petitioner’s representative entered the Respondent facility on me 29, 2010 at
approximately 9:00 AM and Respondent was not at the facility.
165. That a Allen Courtney self identified as the “program manager” of the Respondent
facility.
166. That the relief persons of record with the Agency for Health Care Administration as
designated by Respondent are Theisha Mack or Chris Quesada.
167. That the failure to designate a qualified relief person places residents at risk that persons
left in their care will not be competent to or qualified to care meet resident needs.
168. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class ILI violation in accord with law. )
169. That the Agency provided ‘Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
170. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2016004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
171. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to designate in
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writing a relief person if the provider was not present, the same being contrary to the mandates of
jaw.
172. ‘That Petitioner’ s representative entered the Respondent facility on August 17, 2010 at
approximately 7-00 AM and Respondent was not at the facility.
173. That a Travis self identified as a staff member of the Respondent facility and that he was
the only one in the facility at night.
174, ‘That the relief persons of record with the Agency for Iealth Care Administration as
designated by Respondent are Theisha Mack or Chris Quesada,
175. That the failure to designate a qualified relief person places residents at risk that persons
left in their care will not be competent to or qualified to care meet resident needs.
176. Thatthe Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions
OF OCCUITENCES
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with, a Class TI violation in-accord with law.
177... That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1Xe), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT XI (606)
home in the State of
178. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
179. That pursuant to Florida law, prior to assuming responsibility for the care of residents or
within 30 days of employment, the AFCH provider shall ensure that each relief person and all
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thi. person s job duties, including emergency
e food safety, reporting abuse and neglect, and
Except as otherwise noted,
certificates of any training required by this mle shall be documented in the facility’s personnel
files. R. 58A-14.008(4)(e), Florida Administrative Code.
180, That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey.
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent. °
181. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to assure that
staff received and or that Respondent maintained documentation reflecting that staff personnel
records contained documentation of training related to the staff member’s job duties, the same
being contrary to law.
182. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed two (2) available health assessments of the
resident’s of the Respondent facility and noted that the residents required assistance with
medications, assistance with the activities of daily living, and one (1) of the residents was
positive for HIV/AIDS.
183, That Petitioner's representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members.
184, That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members
numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4) inchiding, but not limited to any verification that the staff
members had received training in medication assistance, assistance with the activities of daily
living, or training related to HIV/AIDS.
185. That Petitioner's representative reviewed the personnel file of staff member number one
(1) and noted documentation that the staff member had been trained in HIV/AIDS, but no
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documentation reflected any training related to activities of daily living and assistance with
medications, .
186. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of personnel
files and training records and Respondent indicated that he could not find the requested records.
187. That the failure to ensure that staff are trained in their job duties or to retain verification
thereof places residents at risk of being placed in the care of unqualified or untrained personnel
and is contrary to law.
188. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class TH violation in accord with law.
189, That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory cotrection date of July 29, 2010.
190. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2910004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
191, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to assure that
staff received and or that Respondent maintained documentation reflecting that staff personnel
records contained documentation of training related to the staff member's job duties; the same
being contrary to law.
192. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed two (2) available health assessments of the
resident’s of the Respondent facility and noted that the residents required assistance with
medications, assistance with the activities of daily living, and one (1) of the residents was
positive for HIV/AIDS.
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193. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondents four (4) staff members.
194, That Petitioner's representative reviewed the personnel file of staff members numbered
one (1), two (2), and three (3) and noted documentation that the staff members had been trained
in HIV/AIDS, but no documentation reflected any training related to activities of daily living and
‘assistance with medications.
195. That no personnel record was produced for staff member number four (4) including no
verification that the staff member had received training in medication assistance, assistance with.
the activities of daily living, or training related to HIV/AIDS.
196. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of training
records and Respondent indicated that he would schedule required training commencing the next
week. | ,
197. That the failure to ensure that staff are tramed in their job duties or to retain verification
thereof places residents at risk of being placed in the care of unqualified or untrained personnel
and is contrary to law.
198, That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class II violation in accord with law.
199, That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by Jaw
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(¢), Florida Statutes (2010).
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COUNT. XT (609)
200. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
201. That pursuant to Florida law, the provider, all staff, each relief person, and all adult
houschold members must meet Level | background screening requirements established in
Section 435.03, F.S., or have been exempted from disqualification as provided in Section 435.07
. BR. 58A-14,008(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code. Upon receipt of a completed license
application or license renewal, and the fee, the agency shall initiate a level 1 background
screening as provided under chapter 435 on the adult family-care home provider, the designated
relief person, all adult household members, and all staff members. Section 429.67(4), Florida
Statutes (2009).
202. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
203. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to assure that
three (3) of four (4) staff members had undergone level 1 criminal background screening as
required by law.
304. That Petitioner’s representative requested of Respondent the opportunity to review the
personnel records for Respondent’s four (4) staff members, .
205. That Respondent failed to produce any personnel records related to staff members
numbered two (2), three (3), or four (4) including, but not limnited to any verification that the staff
members had undergone level 1 criminal background screenings.
206. ‘That Petitioner's representative interviewed Respondent regarding the lack of
documentation reflecting that the staff members had undergone criminal background sereening
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"histories places residents at increased risk of abuse, neglect; of exploitation and is contrary to
law.
208. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
yelated to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class III violation in accord with law.
209, ‘That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
210. That on August 17, 201 0, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual: licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 9010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 201 0008 103 of Respondent facility.
211, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to assure that
three (3) of four (4) staff members had undergone level | criminal background screening as
required by law.
212. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed personnel records presented by Respondent and
"noted that no record reflected that staff members numbered two 0), three (3) and four (4) had
undergone required level 1 criminal background screening.
213, That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the Jack of criminal
background screening for the staff members and Respondent indicated that he would submit
criminal background screening information for processing that week,
214. That the failure to ensure that staff are appropriately screened for disqualifying criminal
histories places residents at increased risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation and is contrary to
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law.
215, That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and rhaintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class II violation in accord with law.
216. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to 9429.71(1\0), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT X11 (704)
217. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein. |
218. That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider shall ensure the
provision of the following in accordance with Part II of Chapter 429, F.S., this rule chapter, and
the residency agreement ... A list of currently prescribed medications shall be maintained for all
residents who self-administer or who sequire supervision or assistance with medications which
includes the name of each medication prescribed, its strength and directions for use, and common
side effects. R, 584-14.007(1)(b)(4), Florida Administrative Code.
219, That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an anrwal licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
220. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain 4
current list of resident medication for four (4) of five (5) sampled residents, the same being
contrary to law-
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a. Resident number one (1) ~ Respondent had no current list of the resident’s
medications;
b. Resident number two (2) — Respondent had no current list of the resident’s
medications;
c. Resident number four (4) — Respondent maintained a list of medications for the
resident, however the list was not current containing listed medications which the-
resident was not taking and omitting medications which the resident was taking;
d. Resident number five (5) — Respondent maintained a list of medications for the
resident, however the list was not current containing listed medications which the
resident was not taking and omitting medications which the resident was taking.
222. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the absent ot
inaccurate resident medications lists and the provider indicated that he was trying to update the
medication lists.
323. . That the failure to maintain accurate medication lists places residents at risk of
medication exror and deprives health care providers of accurate information in emergent
situations.
224. That the Agency. determined that this violation constitutes a condition or occurrence
telated to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which directly
threatens the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of the clients and cited Respondent
with a Class I violation in accord with law.
205, That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
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296, That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
3010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
227, That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to maintain a
current list of resident medication for two (2) of three (3) sampled residents, the same being
contrary to law.
228. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s records related to the facility
residents and noted as follows:
a. . Resident number one (1) — Respondent maintained a list of medications for the
resident, however the list was not current containing listed medications which the
resident was not taking and omitting medications which the resident was taking;
b. Resident number two (2) — Respondent had no current list of the resident’s
medications.
229, That Petitioner’ s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the absent or
inaccurate resident medications lists and the provider indicated that he was trying to update the
medication lists. .
230. That the failure to maintain accurate medication lists places residents at risk of
medication error and deprives health care providers of accurate information in emergent
situations.
231, That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
telated to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care ‘of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited .
Respondent with a Class IY violation in accord with law.
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232. | That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT XIV (800
233. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
234. That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home provider shall ensure the
provision of the following in accordance with Part II of Chapter 429, F.S., this rule chapter, and
the residency agreement ... Assistance with or supervision of the activities of daily living as
required by the resident. For a diabetic resident or a resident who has documented circulatory
problems, cutting toenails shall only be permitted with written approval of the health care
provider... Assistance with or supervision of the. self-administration of medication, or
medication administration ... Residents who are capable of self-administering their medications
shall be encouraged and allowed to do so. 2. For residents who require supervision or assistance
with self-administration, the provider or staff shall, as needed: a. Remind residents when to take
medications; b. Prepare and make available such items as water, juice, cups, spoons, Or other
items necessary for administering the medication; o. Obtain the medication and provide it to the
resident; d, Observe the resident take the medication and verify that the resident is taking the
dosage as prescribed; and ¢. Provide any other assistance at the express direction of the resident
or the.resident’s representative, except for administering the medication as defined in Section
465.003, F.S. R. 58A-14.007(1(a and b), Florida Administrative Code.
235, That pursuant to Florida Jaw, each resident has a right to have access to adequate and
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appropriate bealth care. Section 429,85(1)), Florida Statutes (2010).
236. That on August 17, 201 0, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
237. ‘That based upon the review of records, observation, and interview, Respondent failed 10
provide personal services, including but not limited to assistance with medications, for one (1) of
five (5) sampled residents, the same being contrary to law.
238. That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s records related to resident
number four (4) during the survey and noted as follows:
a. The resident had discharge orders from a hospital dated August 13, 2010 at 4:57
PM;
b. The discharge orders reflected that the resident was discharged after
hospitalization for the implantation of a pacemaker,
c, The discharge orders included a list of medications for the resident to take after
discharge from hospitalization which included the following: Divalproex Sodium
(Depakote) 500 mg to be taken every eight (8) hours and Levetiracetam (Keppta)
750 mg to be taken. twice daily;
““d. These medication are most commonly used for seizure disorders;
e, . The discharge orders also provided “Depakote Jevel on Monday 8/16/10 results to
patient’s primary care MD and neurologist,” which was highlighted in yellow;
f. ‘The resident’s health assessment dated August 13,2010 signed by the physician
documented séizure disorder as one of the resident’s diagnoses;
g. A prescription from the hospital dated August 13, 2010 prescribed three (3)
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medications: Depakote 500 img by mouth every eight (8) hours, Keppra 750 mz
by mouth every twelve (12) hours, and Risperdal 4mg by mouth at bed time.
239, That Respondent’s staff member produced a box in which Respondent facility stores
resident medications and Petitioner's representative reviewed the same for the medications of
resident number four (4) on. August 17, 2010 at 9:45 Am, noting as follows:
a. The resident’s medications were stored in a plastic bag which also contained a
weekly pill organizer;
b. No medication bottle was labeled as containing either the prescribed Depakote or
Keppra;
c. Another common medication utilized for seizure disorders, Dilantin, was noted,
however no prescription for this medication was located. .
240. That Petitioner's staff member confirmed that no other medications for resident mumber
four (4) other than those produced were maintained by the facility.
241. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the medication
services provided for resident number four (4) on August 17, 2010 and Respondent indicated as
follows:
a. He acknowledged the prescription for the Depakote and Keppra had not been
filled stating “It’s only been a day”
b. In explanation, Respondent alleged that the resident had returned from the
hospital on August 15, 2010 and in support thereof directed attention to the
discharge orders which were clearly dated August 13, 2019;
c. Respondent could produce no verification that the resident had returned to the
facility on August 15 a3 opposed to August 13, 2010 as annotated on the hospital
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discharge orders;
4. Respondent acknowledged that the resident's health care provider had not been
notified that the resident was not receiving the prescribed medications;
e. Respondent claimed to be unaware of the highlighted provision of the discharge
order which required that the resident’s Depakote level be checked on August 16,
2010.
242. That the above reflects that the resident was not provided anti-seizure medications as
prescribed and that prescribed medical testing was not arranged for the resident, the same being
necessary personal services for the resident.
243. “Thal the above reflects Respondent’s failure to provide personal services, including
medication practices, supervision of activities of daily living, and the failure to ensure the right
of resident number four (4) to access to health care where Respondent, inter alia:
a. Failed to fill a prescription for seizure medications;
b. Failed to ensure that prescribed medications are provided for a resident,
c. Failed to notify the resident’s health care provider of the failure to provide
prescribed medications for the resident;
d. Failed to ensure a prescribed medical test was timely administered. -
244. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which present an
imminent danger to the clients of the provider or a substantial probability that death or serious
physical or emotional harm would result therefrom and cited Respondent for a Class I deficient
practice. .
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
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sida, pursuant to $429.71 (a), Florida Statutes (2019).
| COUNT XV_(810) -
245. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs () through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
246, That pursuant to Florida law, cach resident has a right to live in a safe and decent living
environment, free from abuse and neglect and to be treated with consideration and respect and
with due recognition of personal dignity, individuality, and privacy. Section 429,85(1\(a and b),
Florida Statutes (2010).
247. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
29100081 98 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
348. That based upon the review of records and interview, Respondent failed to ensure that
two (2) residents were ensured that their rights to live in a safe and decent living environment,
free from abuse and neglect and to be treated with consideration and respect and with due
recognition of personal dignity, individuality, and privacy were honored, the same being contrary
to the mandates of law.
249, That Petitioner's representative reviewed Respondent’s records elated to resident
number two (2) during the survey and noted as follows:
a. Progress notes dated June 13, 2010 by a former staff member documented a'series
of altercations between the resident and the staff member;
b. Documentation included that the resident spilled coffee on self so the staff
member “punished” the resident by denying the resident cigarettes, that at “app.
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6:00,” the resident began using foul language ‘when the staff ‘member aiterpisd to
administer medications $0 the staff member “gotin the resident's face” to which,
the resident responded by hitting the staff member in the face to which the staff
member responded by striking the resident with an open hand;
c. Progress nofes dated June 18, 2010 document another confrontation between the
resident and the former staff member during which a second staff member, who
remains an employee of Respondent, intervened and put the resident "back on
punishment” without detailing the nature thereof.
250. That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent regarding the progress notes of
resident number two (2) of June 13 and 18, 2010 and responded as follows:
a. He was unaware that the former staff member had documented having hit the
resident;
b. He purchases resident cigarettes and the denial of cigarettes is the only way to get
the attention of the resident;
c. ‘he resident has a history of challenging behavior. -
251, That Petitioner’s representative reviewed Respondent’s records related to resident
number one (1) during the survey and noted as follows:
a. The resident lived with the former staff member referenced above and had a
relationship with the staff member; .
b. On July 9, 2010 the two began arguing and the staff member knocked the resident
from a wheel chair and slammed the resident to a bed; |
c . The resident suffered scrapes to the right shoulder and thigh and an ambulance
was called;
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+ sili ws
. d. Police took the staff member to an alcohol treatment center;
e. The resident would not press charges as the resident loves the staff member and —
knows the staff member has problems;
f. The resident reports another staff member gets close to the resident's face and
yells at the resident to which the resident responds by spitting at the staff member.
252. . That the above reflects Respondent's failure to ensure that his residents are living ina
safe and decent environment, free from abuse, and treated with personal dignity.
253. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences ,
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which present am
imminent danger to the clients of the provider or a substantial probability that death or serious
physical or emotional harm would result therefrom and cited Respondent for a Class i deficient
practice.
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2010).
CQUNT XVI (1100)
254. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
955, That pursuant to Florida law, the adult family-care home shall be located, designed,
equipped, and maintained to ensure a home-like environment, and to provide safe care and
supervision for all residents. Residents shall be allowed free use of all space within the home
except when such use interferes with the safety, privacy, and personal possessions of household
~ members and other residents,. R. 58A-14.009(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code.
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256. That on June 29, 201 0, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent. . . .
257. . That based upon observation, Respondent failed to maintain a facility which is located,
designed, equipped, and maintained to ensure a home-like environment, and to provide safe care
and supervision for all residents, the same being contrary to law.
258, That Petitioner’s representative observed the facility during the survey and noted as
follows:
a. There were no grab bars in either bathroom to assist disabled residents;
b. There were no light bulbs in the over-the-bed light fixture in bedroom number
two (2);
c. The dresser in bedroom number two (2) blocked one side of the closet and one of
the beds was blocking the other side of the closet,
d. Two vials of insulin were found unsecured in the refrigerator and could be
accessed by any staff, resident, or visitor,
e. Door jams throughout the facility were dirty and smudged;
f Plaster was missing from the corner of the walls going into the hallway between
bedrooms one (1) and two (2);
g. There was a hole in the main bathroom door.
259, That the above reflects the failure of Respondent to maintain the physical plant as a home
like environment for the safe care and supervision of residents,
260, That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
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Respondent with a Class Il violation in accord with law.
261, “That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
962. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
3010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility.
263. That based upon observation, Respondent failed to maintain a facility which is located,
designed, equipped, and maintained to ensure a home-like environment, and to provide safe care
and supervision for all residents, the same being contrary to law.
264, That Petitioner’s representative observed the facility during the survey and noted as
follows:
a. There were no grab bars in either bathroom to assist disabled residents;
b.. There were no light bulbs in the over-the-bed light fixture in bedroom number
two (2);
c¢. The dresser in bedroom number two (2) blocked one side of the closet and one of
the beds was blocking the other side of the closet,
4. Two vials of insulin were found unsecured in the refrigerator and could be
accessed by any staff, resident, or visitor,
e. Door jams throughout the facility were dirty and smudged;
£ Plaster was missing from the comer of the walls going into the hallway between
bedrooms one (1) and two (2);
g. There was a hole in the main bathroom door.
365, That the above reflects the failure of Respondent to maintain the physical plant as a home
like environment for the safe care and supervision of residents.
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266.. That the ‘Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which h indirecily or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class III violation in accord with law,
267, That the samme constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the arpount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT XVILQ117)
268, The Agency te-alleges and incorporates paragraphs (1) through (5) as if fully set forth
herein.
269. That pursuant to Florida law, bathrooms used by physically handicapped residents shall
jhave grab bars for toilets, tubs, and showers. Hot water temperature shall be supervised for
persons unable to self-regulate water temperature. R. 58A-14.009(4)(d), Florida Administrative
Code.
270. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
271. That based upon observation, Respondent failed to ensure that bathrooms utilized by
, handicapped residents have grab bars for toilets therein, the same being contrary to law.
272. That Petitioner’s representative toured the Respondent facility on June 29, 2010 and
noted that there were no grab bars available for use by the toilets in either of the two (2)
bathrooms.
273, That handicapped persons are residents of the Respondent facility.
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“274. That the Agency determis
related to the operation and maintenan of prov ler o
potentially threaten the physical or emotional nealth, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class II] violation in accord with law. ;
278. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
276. That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the annual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010608103 of Respondent facility.
277. That'based upon observation, Respondent failed to ensure that bathrooms utilized by
handicapped residents have grab bars for toilets therein, the same being contrary to law.
278. That Petitioner’s representative toured the Respondent facility on August 17,2010 and
noted that there were no grab bars available for use by the toilets in either of the two (2)
bathrooms.
279, That handicapped persons are residents of the Respondent facility.
280. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class If violation in accord with law.
281. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429.71(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2010).
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COUNT XVII (12025
282. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs a) through (5) as if fully set forth
ws . herein. a |
283. That pursuant to Florida law, the provider shall at all times maintain first aid and
emergency supplies including a 3-day supply of non-perishable food based on the number of
residents and household members currently residing in the home, and 2 gallons of drinking water
per current resident and household member. R. 58A-14.0091(2\(b), Florida Administrative
Code. ,
284. That on June 29, 2010, the Agency conducted an annual licensure and complaint survey,
CCR# 2010004903 of Respondent.
285, . That based upon observation, Respondent failed to ensure that he maintained a sufficient
emergency water supply for all residents and houschold members, the same being contrary to
law,
286, That Petitioner’s representative reviewed the Respondent facility on June 29, 2010 and
noted that Respondent’s three (3) day emergency supplies inchided only one (1) five (5) gallon
bottle of water.
287. That the Respondent facility housed five (5) residents and three (3) staff members for a
total of eight (8) persons. |
288. That based upon the legal requirements for emergency supplies, forty-eight (48) gallons
of water would be required to be maintained in Respondent's emergency supplies.
289, That Petitioner’s representative interviewed Respondent’s caregiver during the survey
who indicated that the five (5) gallon bottle was the only emergency water supply retained.
290. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
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“ yelated to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class IN violation in accord with law.
291. That the Agency provided Respondent with a mandatory correction date of July 29, 2010.
292, That on August 17, 2010, the Agency conducted a re-visit to the arinual licensure and
complaint survey, CCR# 2010004903, and conducted complaint surveys for CCR #s
2010008198 and 2010008103 of Respondent facility. |
293. That based upon observation, Respondent failed to ensure that he maintained a sufficient
emergency water supply for all residents and household members, the same being contrary to
— .
294, That Petitioner's representative reviewed the Respondent facility on August 17, 2010 and
noted that Respondent’s three (3) day emergency supplies included only one (1) five (5) gallon
bottle of water,
295. That the Respondent facility housed five (5) residents and two (2) staff members fora
total of seven (7) persons. |
296. That based upon the legal requirements for emergency supplies, forty-two (42) gallons of
water would be required to be maintained in Respondent’s emergency supplies.
397. That the Agency determined that this violation constitutes conditions or occurrences
related to the operation and maintenance of a provider orto the care of clients which indirectly or
potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients and cited
Respondent with a Class Ii violation in accord with law.
298. That the same constitutes an uncorrected deficiency as defined by law
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to impose an administrative fine in the amount of
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two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) against Respondent, an adult family care home in the State of
Florida, pursuant to §429,71(1)(¢), Florida Statutes (2010).
COUNT xIX (Revoke)
299. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through five (5) and the
remaining counts of this complaint as if fully set forth herein,
300, - That pursuant to Florida law, the Agency may deny, suspend, ot revoke the license of an
AFHC operator for the failure to comply with the background screening standards of this part, s.
408.809 (1), or chapter 435. § 429,69, Fla. Stat. (2010). Respondent has failed to comply with
these requirements.
301. That under Florida law, the Agency may deny or revoke the license of an AFCH operator
based upon the facility’s (a) intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety
of a resident of the facility or (b) a violation of the facility’s authorizing statutes or applicable
rules, in this particular instance, Chapter 429, Part 11, Florida Statutes (2010), and Chapter 58A-
14, Florida Administrative Code, respectively, or (c) a violation of this part, authorizing statutes,
or applicable rules. § 429.815 Florida Statutes (2010).
302. That pursuant to Florida law, a person who js licensed as an AFCH provider must own or
rent the adult family care home facility and must reside in the AFCH facility. § 429.67(2), Fla.
Stat. (2010). In addition, a person who is licensed as an AFCH provider must live in the adult
family care home facility. R. 584-14.008(2)(@)@), Florida Administrative Code. AFCHs
“provide housing and personal care for disabled adults and frail elders who choose to live with .
an individual or family in a private home. The adult ‘Jamily-care home provider must live in the
home. The purpose of this part is'to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents of
adult family-care homes in the state.” § 429.63(2), Fla. Stat. (2010) (emphasis supplied).
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bee
303. That based upon observation and interviews, Respondent failed to ensure that the
provider resided in the licensed facility.
304. That Jerold Mack Sr. is the adult family-care home provider and licensee of a licensed
adult family-cate home facility. .
305, That Agency surveys of the Respondent and the Respondent’s facility clearly reflect that
Respondent does not reside in the licensed facility.
306. That the failure of an AFCH provider to reside and live within the AFCH facility is
intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of a resident of the facility, a
violation of the facility’s authorizing statutes or applicable rules, in this particular instance,
Chapter 429, Part II, Florida Statutes (2019), and Chapter 58A-14, Florida Administrative Code,
respectively, or a violation of this part, authorizing statutes, or applicable miles. § 429.815
Florida Statutes (2010). |
307, That an AFCH provider must reside and live in an AFCH facility in order to properly
care for the residents. |
308. That among the duties and responsibilities created by Chapter 429, Florida Statutes, and
Chapter 5BA-14, Florida Administrative Code, an AFCH provider must ensure that:
a. The residents are appropriate for placement and continued residency in the home
as provided under Rule 584-14.0061,
b. The personal care and services provided to the residents (including assistance
with activities of daily living and assistance with medication or the supervision of
self administration of medication) is in accordance with Rule 584-14.007(1), -
c. The residents are properly supervised, which includes being aware of their general
whereabouts.and well-being while the residents are on the premises of the AFCH
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in order to ensure the residents’ safety and security, and reminding the residents
of any important tasks or activities, including appointments, as needed by them,
te as provided under Rule 58A-14.007(2). Unde no circumstances shall a resident
be left unattended for more than 2 hours under this rule;
d. The observation, recording and reporting of any significant changes in a resident’s
normal appearance, behavior or state of health to the resident’s health care
provider and representative or case manager as provided -under, Rule S8A-
14.007(3); and
e. The operation and maintenance of the AFCH facility under the Florida Statutes
and Florida Administrative Code as provided under Rule S8A-14.008(2)(b)(1).
309. That by failing to reside and live in the APCH facility, the Respondent failed to properly
care for the residents and created a condition or practice that directly threatened the physical or
emotional health, safety, or welfare of the residents.
310. That by failing to reside and live in the AFCH facility, the Respondent conamitted an
' intentional or negligent act that materially affected the health or safety of a resident of the
facility.
311. That by failing to reside and live in the AFCH facility, the Respondent violated the .
facility's authorizing statutes or applicable rules, in this particular instance Chapter 429, Part Il,
Florida Statutes (2010), and Chapter 58A-14, Florida Administrative Code, respectively.
312. That the Agency may revoke any license issued under Part II of Chapter 429 of the
Florida Statutes for an intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health, safety, or
welfare of the adult family care home residents and or the a violation of Part {I of Chapter 429,
Florida Statutes or adopted rules of Chapter 58A-14, Florida Administrative Code, which results
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“ina condition ox pract 1e physical of emotional health, safety, or
welfare of residents, or a demonstrated pattern of deficient performance. Section 429.69, Florida
Statutes (2010) and Section 408.815, Florida Statutes (2010).
313, That the Respondent has been cited with two (2) State Class I deficiencies and sixteen
(16) uncorrected Class III deficiencies on Agency surveys of August 17, 2010.
314, That these violations constitute a violation of the facility’s authorizing statutes or
applicable males, in this particular instance, Chapter 429, Part TI, Florida Statutes (2010), and
Chapter 584-14, Florida Administrative Code, respectively, constitute a violation of Chapter
408, Part 11, Florida Statutes or Chapter 429, Part Il, Florida Statutes (2010), and Chapter 58A-
14, Florida Administrative Code, and constitute a demonstrated pattern of deficient performance.
315. That these violations are of a repeat and ongoing nature and constitutes an intentional or
negligent act that materially affects the health, safety, or welfare of the adult family care home
residents or is a violation of Part II of Chapter 429, Florida Statutes or adopted tules of Chapter
58A-14, Florida Administrative Code, results in a condition or practice that directly threaten the
physical or emotional health, safety, or welfare of residents, or constitutes a demonstrated pattem
of deficient performance, thereby meriting the revocation of the Respondents licensure.
316. That Respondent has violated the minimum requirements of Jaw and his license is
therefore subject to revocation under the Legislative licensing scheme for adult family-care
homes. See, §§ 408.815 and 429.69, Florida Statutes (2010).
WHEREFORE, the Agency intends to revoke the license of the Respondent to operate an
assisted living facility in the State of Florida, pursuant to §§ 408.815 and 429.69, Florida Statutes
(2010).
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Respectfully submitted this “.-_ day of October, 2010.
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Thomés J. Walsh, 0
Counsel for Petitioner
Agency for Health Care Administration
525 Mirror Lake Drive, 330G
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
727.552.1947 (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 rétain, 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 inade to the Agency for Health Care Administration and
delivered to: Agency Clerk, Apency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive,
Bidg #3, MS #3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Telephone (850) 922-3873
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 bee: 1 served by
U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt No. 7004 2890'0000 5526 7063 on October ~ , 2010 to:
- Jerald Mack, Owner/Licensee, 7512 Oxford Garden Circle, Apollo Beach, Florida 33372,
SA .
Thais J Walsh Il, Esquire
of
oo&
Copies furnished to:
Jerald Mack Thomas J, Walsh, II Kathleen Varga
Owner/Licensee Senior Attorney Facility Evaluator Supervisor
7512 Oxford Garden Circle Agency for Health Care Admin, | 525 Mirror Lake Dr., 4” Fl.
Apollo Beach, Florida 33572, | 525 Mirror Lake Drive, 330G St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(U.S. Certified Mail) St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (Interoffice)
(nteroftice Mail)
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
RE: Jerold Mack, 5r. CASE NO. 2610008022
2010008939
2010008953
2010008966
soot ELECTION OF RIGHTS ,
This Election of Rights form is attached to a proposed action by the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA). The title may be Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fee, Notice of
Intent to Impose a Late Fine or Administrative Complaint.
Your Election of Rights must be returned by mail or by fax within 21 days of the day you
receive the attached Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fee, Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fine
or Administrative Complaint,
If your Election of Rights with your selected option is not received by AHCA within twenty-
one (21) days from the date you received this notice of proposed action by AHCA, you will have
given up your right to contest the Agency's proposed action and a final order will be issued,
(Please use this form unless you, your attomey or your representative prefer to reply according to
Chapter} 20, Florida Statutes (2006) and Rule 28, Florida Administrative Code.)
PLEASE RETURN YOUR ELECTION OF RIGHTS TO THIS ADDRESS:
Agency for Health Care Administration
Attention: Agency Clerk
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
Phone! 850-412-3630 Fax: 850-921-0158.
PLEASE SELECT ONLY 1 OF THESE 3 OPTIONS
OPTION ONE (1). { admit to the allegations of facts and law contained in the Notice
of Intent to Impose a Late Fine or Fee, or Administrative Complaint and 1 waive my right to
object and to have a hearing. I understand that by giving up my tight to a hearing, a final order
will be issued that adopts the proposed agency action and imposes the penalty, fine or action.
OPTION TWO (2) 1 admit to the allegations of tacts contained in the Notice of Intent
to Impose a Late Fee, the Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fine, or Administrative
Complaint, but I wish to be heard at an informal proceeding (pursuant to Section 120.57(2),
Florida Statutes) where 1 may submit testimony and written evidence to the Agency to show that
the proposed administrative action is too severe or that the fine should be reduced.
OPTION THREE (3)____—s-A dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Notice of Intent
to Impose a Late Fee, the Notice of Intent to Impose a Late Fine, or Administrative
Complaint, and [ request a formal hearing (pursuant to Subsection 120.57(1), Florida Statutes)
before an Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings.
PLEASE NOTE: Choosing OPTION THREE (3), by itself, is NOT sufficient to obtain a
formal hearing. You also must file a written petition in order to obtain a formal hearing before
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the Division of Administrative Hearings under Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. It must be
received by the Agency Clerk at the address above within 21 days of your receipt of this proposed
administrative action. The request for formal hearing must conform to the requirements of Rule
28-106.2015, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that it contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone nuinber, and the name, address, and telephone number of
your representative or lawyer, if any.
2> The file number of the proposed action. “8
3. -A statement of when you received notice of the Agency’ $ proposed action.
4. A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, you must state that there
are none,
Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, may be available in this matter if the Agency
_ agrees.
License type: (ALF? nursing home? medical equipment? Other type?)
Licensee Name; ; License number:
Contact person:
Name Title
Address:
Street and mumber City ; Zip Code
Telephone No. Fax No. Email(optional)
thereby certify that I am duly authorized to submit this Notice of Election of Rights to the Agency
for Health Care Administration on behalf of the licensee referred to above.
Signed: Date:
Print Name: Title:
Late fee/fine/AC
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Docket for Case No: 10-010369PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Mar. 18, 2011 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding Deposition of Jerold Mack and Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits to the agency.
|
Mar. 17, 2011 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
|
Mar. 17, 2011 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
|
Mar. 15, 2011 |
Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits (exhibits not available for viewing) |
Mar. 15, 2011 |
Petitioner's Witness List filed.
|
Mar. 15, 2011 |
Notice of Compliance filed.
|
Mar. 15, 2011 |
Deposition of Jerold Mack, Sr. filed.
|
Mar. 15, 2011 |
Notice of Filing.
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Mar. 11, 2011 |
Subpoena ad Testificandum (Angela Geitner) filed.
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Mar. 11, 2011 |
Notice of Filing.
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Mar. 09, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition (Chiffon Cheatham) filed.
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Mar. 08, 2011 |
Amended Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for March 18, 2011; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa and Tallahassee, FL; amended as to video teleconference and Tallahassee location).
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Mar. 01, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Depositions (Frank Johnson) filed.
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Feb. 23, 2011 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum (Angela Geitner) filed.
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Feb. 11, 2011 |
(Respondent's Response Reply) to Request for Admissions filed.
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Feb. 03, 2011 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for March 18, 2011; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Feb. 03, 2011 |
Order on Motion to Compel.
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Feb. 03, 2011 |
Order on Requests for Admissions.
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Feb. 02, 2011 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Feb. 01, 2011 |
Motion to Deem Petitioner's Requests for Admissions Admitted and Motion to Relinquish filed.
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Jan. 28, 2011 |
Motion to Compel and Motion to Continue filed.
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Jan. 18, 2011 |
Amended Notice of Taking Depositions Duces Tecum (of F. Johnson, A. Lee, and A. Geitner) filed.
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Dec. 30, 2010 |
Amended Notice of Taking Depositions Duces Tecum filed.
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Dec. 14, 2010 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Dec. 14, 2010 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for February 10, 2011; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa and Tallahassee, FL).
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Dec. 10, 2010 |
Notice of Service of Agency's First Set of Interrogatories, Request for Admissions and Request for Production of Documents to Respondent filed.
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Dec. 06, 2010 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 29, 2010 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 23, 2010 |
Order of Dismissal without Prejudice for Legal Insufficiency Pursuant to Section 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes, to Allow for Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
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Nov. 23, 2010 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 23, 2010 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 23, 2010 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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