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October 26, 2022 Laura Kahler Loftness 6120 Earle Brown Dr suite 100 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 RE: Report No. 202203615 Community Options Fridley License No. 1066570 Dear Ms. Kahler Loftness: CORRECTION ORDER An investigation of Community Options Fridley was completed regarding report number 202203615 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D, and Minnesota Rules, parts 9520.0500 to 9520.0690 (IRTS). This maltreatment allegation concerned sexual abuse. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. One violation was noted. VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTION ORDERS The following violation of state and (or) federal laws and rules was observed. Corrective action for the violation is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, and is hereby ordered by the Commissioner of Human Services. Failure to correct the violation within the prescribed amount of time may result in fines and/or action against your license, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.06 and 245A.07. Citation: Minnesota Statute, section 626.557, subdivision 3, paragraph (a). Violation: A mandated reporter who has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult was being or has been maltreated shall immediately report the information to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center. Staff persons including a supervisory staff person were aware of an incident of alleged maltreatment on May 11, 2022, when a vulnerable adult told staff persons about possible sexual contact with a staff person. A report was not made to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center as required. Corrective Action Ordered: On an ongoing basis you must maintain compliance with this licensing requirement throughout the program. If you have any questions regarding the investigation, contact me immediately. If you have any questions regarding compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor, Susan Schill-Grotte, at (651) 431-6604. If you believe any of the citations are in error, you may ask the Commissioner of Human Services to reconsider the parts of the correction order that you believe to be in error. If you choose to exercise this right, your request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by the Commissioner within 20 calendar days after receipt of this letter. Your request for reconsideration must be sent to: Commissioner Minnesota Department of Human Services c/o Licensing Division PO Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242 You must include any and all information, documentation, or other evidence you have to support your request for reconsideration. Please note that a request for reconsideration does not stay any provisions of the correction order. If you have any questions regarding the investigation, contact me immediately. Sincerely,
Anna Parkin, Investigator Office of Inspector General Licensing Division 651-431-6225 Enclosure
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