Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: CRESTWOOD NURSING CENTER, INC., D/B/A CRESTWOOD NURSING CENTER
Judges: BARBARA J. STAROS
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Palatka, Florida
Filed: Apr. 18, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, July 14, 2011.
Latest Update: Nov. 13, 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. 2011002396 (Fine)
2011002397 (Cond.)
CRESTWOOD NURSING CENTER, INC.,
d/b/a CRESTWOOD NURSING CENTER,
Respondent
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration
(“the Agency”), by and through the undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint
against the Respondent, Crestwood Nursing Center, Inc., d/b/a Crestwood Nursing Center (“the
Respondent”), pursuant to sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and alleges:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the amount of $2,500.00 and assign
conditional licensure status on the Respondent, a nursing home.
PARTIES
1. The Agency is the licensing and regulatory authority that oversees nursing homes
and enforces the applicable federal regulations, state statutes and rules governing skilled nursing
facilities pursuant to Chapters 408, Part II, and 400, Part Il, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 59A-4,
Florida Administrative Code.
2. The Respondent was issued a license (License Number 1454096) by the Agency
to operate a nursing home located at 601 South Palm Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177, was at all
times material times required to comply with all applicable regulations, statutes and rules,
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3. Under Florida law, all licensees of nursing home facilities shall adopt and make
public a statement of the rights and responsibilities of the residents of such facilities and shall
treat such residents in accordance with the provisions of that statement. The statement shall
assure each resident the following: .... (1) The right to receive adequate and appropriate health
care and protective and support services, including social services; mental health services, if
available; planned recreational activities; and therapeutic and rehabilitative services consistent
with the resident care plan, with established and recognized practice standards within the
community, and with rules as adopted by the Agency. § 400.022(1)(1), Fla. Stat.
4, Under Florida law, in addition to the grounds listed in Part I of Chapter 408, any
of the following conditions shall be grounds for action by the Agency against a licensee: (1) An
intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of residents of the facility. §
400.102(1), Fla. Stat.
5. On January 10-13, 2011, the Agency conducted a survey of the Respondent and
its facility.
6. Based upon resident record review and interview, the Respondent failed to ensure
that care and services were provided in accordance with the resident's comprehensive assessment
related to restorative nursing for pain management, and the administration of pain medication as
needed related to range of motion, for 1 of 15 sampled residents. (Resident #20)
7. The Respondent’s failure to provide Resident #20 with pain medication as needed
during range of motion therapy resulted in the Resident crying out in pain, crying, moaning, and
refusing to complete passive range of motion.
8. A review of Resident #20's clinical record revealed that the Resident was referred
to physical therapy on April 29, 2010, for a re-evaluation.
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9. A review of the physical therapy notes revealed that the Resident was originally
referred by physical therapy to restorative nursing on December 9, 2009, with recommendations.
for range of motion therapy 6 times a week for 12 weeks, then decreased to 3 times a week.
10. The physical therapy department re-evaluated the Resident on April 29, 201 0, and
decided that the Resident would continue with the original orders for restorative nursing.
11. A review of the rehabilitation referral/screening form revealed: "pt demonstrates
increased tone throughout lower extremities likely leading to complaint of pain. Previous
attempt at therapy have been unsuccessful. Pt is dependent for all care and screams with all
movement. It is my recommendation that pt continue with restorative range of motion program
and pain meds as needed as there are no functional deficits for therapy to address at this time,"
12. During the interview with the Respondent’s restorative aide on January 13, 2011,
at 9:40 a.m., the aide stated that she had discharged the Resident from restorative nursing on
December 24, 2010,
13. The aide further stated that she never informed or requested from a nurse pain
medication for the Resident during or before range of motion therapy.
14, The interview further revealed that the aide did not did not inform nursing or the
therapy department that she had discharged the Resident from restorative nursing.
15. A review of Resident #20 restorative nursing services narrative progress notes
revealed the following:
a. January 21, 2010 -- Resident crying during range of motion therapy.
b. July 27, 2010 -- Resident still doing ok with passive PM, although at first she
does cry with her right arm.
c. September 20, 2010 -- Resident tolerated range of motion OK, she cried out in the
beginning but seemed to get better with it.
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d. November 9, 2010 -- Resident was OK at first with range of motion, then started
to get fussy.
e. November 11, 2010 ~ Resident did only a few range of motion on arms, none on
her legs due to she had started crying.
f. December 6, 2010 -- did a full body massage with lotion, did a few range of ;
motion on arms she did fine until tried to do legs, she started to moan in discomfort so |
let her be.
g. December 20, 2010 -- Resident was very whining today, she acted as if she was
not feeling well.
16. There was no documentation in the Resident's record that the restorative aide had
informed the nursing staff that the Resident was experiencing pain during the range of motion
exercises,
17. A review of the restorative documentation revealed that staff was not available to
assist the Resident with range of motion on September 30, 2010, October 1, 4, 8-10, 14, 28;-
November 9, December 10-11, 16, 20, and 24, 2010, for a total of 14 days.
18. A review of the Resident's minimum data sets (MDS) dated July 21, 2010, and
October 21, 2010, revealed that the Resident was not coded as receiving restorative nursing.
19. During the interview with the Respondent’s Therapy Director on January 12,
2010, at 11:20 a.m., the Therapy Director stated that the Resident was referred to restorative
nursing for pain management. The Resident is to receive restorative nursing on a routine basis
for pain management as long as the Resident lives in the facility.
20. A continued interview revealed that restorative staff should not have discharged
the Resident without first notifying the therapy department.
21. | During the interview with the Respondent’s MDS Coordinator on January 12,
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2010, at 1:00 pm, the MDS Coordinator stated that she did not code the Resident as réceiving
restorative nursing because the facility does not have a nurse to supervise the program.
22, During the interview with the Director of Nursing on January 12, 2010, at 1:30
pm, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility did not have a nurse to supervise the
restorative nursing program.
23. A review of the facility's restorative nursing program policy and procedures
revealed that the restorative nursing program requires a licensed practical or registered nurse to
develop restorative plans of care, meet with the restorative aides on a weekly basis, document
progress notes and assess residents for therapeutic needs.
24, The Respondent’s actions and/or inactions constituted a violation of the above-
referenced provision of law and amount to. an isolated Class II deficiency pursuant to section
400.23(8)(b), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
intends to impose an administrative fine against the Respondent in the amount of $2,500.00.
COUNT I
25. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates by reference Count I.
26. Based upon the above cited state class II deficiency, the Respondent was not in
substantial compliance with criteria established under Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes, or
the rules adopted by the Agency, subjecting the Respondent to assignment of a conditional
licensure status under Section 400.23(7)(b), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration,
intends to assign conditional licensure status to Respondent commencing January 13, 201 1, and
ending February 23, 2011.
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CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, respectfully
seeks a final order that:
1, Makes factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency,
2. Imposes the relief set forth above.
Respectfully submitted on this M, d day of Muck , 2011.
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D. Carlton Enfinger, Esquj
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar No. 793450
Office of the General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
Telephone: 850-412-3640
Facsimilie: 850-921-0158
NOTICE
The Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and to be represented by counsel or other
qualified representative. Specific options for the administrative action are set out within
the attached Election of Rights form,
The Respondent is further notified if the Election of Rights form is not received by the
Agency for Health Care Administration within twenty-one (21) days of the receipt of this
Administrative Complaint, a final order will be entered.
The Election of Rights form shall be made to the Agency for Health Care Administration
and delivered to: Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan
Drive, Building 3, Mail Stop 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Telephone (850) 412-3630,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the Administrative Complaint and
Election of Rights Form were served by U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt No. 7009 0960 0000
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3708 3291 to Barbara M. Engelkes, Administrator, Crestwood Nursing Center, 501 South Palm
Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177, and by U.S. Mail to John F. Gilroy, UII, Registered Agent, John
F, Gilroy, Ill, P.A., 1695 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 2, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 on this 29
day of MNosch. 2011:
D. Carlton Enfinger, Esquire
Assistant General Coulfsel
Florida Bar No, 793450
Office of the General Counsel
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
Telephone: 850-412-3640
Facsimilie: 850-921-0158
Copy: Kris Mennella, Field Office Manager
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION.
RICK SCOTT ELIZABETH DUDEK
GOVERNOR INTERIM SECRETARY
March 7, 2011
CRESTWOOD NURSING CENTER.
5301 S$ PALM AVE
PALATKA, FL 32177
Dear Administrator:
The attached license with Certificate #16662 is being issued for the operation of your facility,
Please review it thoroughly to ensure that all information is correct and consistent with your
tecords, If errors or omissions are noted, please make corrections on a copy and mail to:
Agency for Health Care Administration
Long Term Care Section, Mail Stop #33
2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Issued for a Status Change to Conditional
Sincerely, ()
Agency for Health Care Administration
Division of Health Quality Assurance
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INTERIM SECRETARY
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Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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Docket for Case No: 11-001934
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 14, 2011 |
Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction and Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 07, 2011 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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May 17, 2011 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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May 17, 2011 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for August 30, 2011; 10:00 a.m.; Palatka, FL).
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Apr. 21, 2011 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Apr. 19, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Standard License filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Conditional License filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Request for Formal Administrative Proceeding filed.
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Apr. 18, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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