Minnesota

November 30, 2022

Steven Joseph Tschacher, Authorized Agent

PKT Enterprises

514 2nd Street Southeast, Suite 200

Minneapolis, MN 55414

RE:  Report No. 202208403

  PKT Enterprises

  License No. 1105220/1067825

Dear Mr. Tschacher:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of PKT Enterprises was completed regarding report number 202208403 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned 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 violations 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 Statutes section 245D.09, subdivisions 4 and 4a

  Violation: The license holder failed to provide and ensure completion of orientation sufficient to create competency for direct support staff, including supervised on-the-job training and instruction on necessary policies and procedures.

Information was provided that due to a staffing shortage, a volunteer (V) worked overnight shifts at the facility between October 5 and 18, 2022, until the position could be filled. However, the facility did not provide the V with orientation, including supervised on-the-job training and instruction on necessary policies and procedures, prior to providing direct care services.

Corrective Action Ordered: Correct immediately and maintain compliance with this licensing requirement on a continuing basis throughout the program.

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. If you have any questions regarding the maltreatment investigation, please contact me; and if you have questions regarding compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor, Amber Nielsen, at 651-431-3661.

Sincerely,

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Beth Virden, Senior Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

651-431-6572

Enclosure

  


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