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October 26, 2022
Blake Elliott, Authorized Agent Bridges MN 1932 University Avenue West Saint Paul, Minnesota
License Number: 1079030 (245D – Home and Community-Based Services) Complaint Number: 202206847 CORRECTION ORDER
Dear Blake Elliott:
On September 7, 2022, a licensing complaint investigation of Bridges MN, located at 5881Cedar Lake Road, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, was conducted to determine compliance with state and federal laws and rules governing the provision of home and community-based services to persons with disabilities and age 65 and older under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. As a result of this licensing complaint investigation a Correction Order is being issued.
A. Reason for Correction Order
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, if the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) finds that the license holder has failed to comply with an applicable law or rule and this failure does not imminently endanger the health, safety, or rights of the persons served by the program, the Commissioner may issue a Correction Order to the license holder.
The following violation(s) of state or federal laws and rules were determined as a result of the licensing review. Corrective action for each violation is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06 and is hereby ordered by the Commissioner of Human Services.
1. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.05, subdivision 2.
Violation: For one of one person whose record was reviewed (P1), the license holder did not administer medications as required.
According to P1’s coordinated service support plan dated February 2, 2022, the license was responsible for administering P1’s medications. The license holder failed to administer P1’s 8:00 AM dose of Gabapentin on August 12 – 15.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of this order, because the license is currently revoked, operating under appeal, you must share this correction order with the person, the person’s legal representative, and the person’s case manager and inform each of them how you will maintain compliance with this licensing requirement on a continuing basis. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision.
B. Right to Request Reconsideration
If you believe any of the citations are in error, you have the right to request that the Commissioner of Human Services reconsider the parts of the Correction Order that you believe to be in error. The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by the Commissioner within 20 calendar days after receipt of this report. Your request for reconsideration must be sent to:
Commissioner, Department of Human Services ATTN: Legal Unit Licensing Division PO Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242
Please note that a request for reconsideration does not stay any provisions or requirements of the Correction Order. The Commissioner’s disposition of a request for reconsideration is final and not subject to appeal under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14.
C. Posting the Correction Order Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06 subdivision 8, you must post this Correction Order for two years in a place that is conspicuous to the people receiving services and all visitors to the facility, even if you request reconsideration. If you have any questions regarding this Correction Order, please contact me as soon as possible.
Diana Arnzen, Senior Human Services Licensor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General 651-431-6638
PO Box 64242 • Saint Paul, Minnesota • 55164-0242 • An Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/licensing/
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