Minnesota

February 3, 2023

Monica Schmidt, Authorized Agent

AbleLight

1600 Arboretum Boulevard

Victoria, MN 55386

RE:  Report No. 202209242

  AbleLight

  License No. 1096896/1070397

Dear Ms. Schmidt:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of 202209242 was completed regarding report number 202204383 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned neglect. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. Two violations were noted.

VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTION ORDERS

The following violations of state and (or) federal laws and rules were observed. Corrective action for each 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.

1.  Citation: Minnesota Statutes section 245A.65, subdivision 2, paragraph (b).

Violation: The license holder did not develop an individual abuse prevention plan as part of a person’s initial individual program plan or service plan.

On October 1, 2022, a person (P) moved into the facility, but an individual abuse prevention plan was not developed for the P until November 10, 2022.

Corrective Action Ordered: Maintain compliance with this licensing requirement on a continuing basis throughout the program.

2.  Citation: Minnesota Statutes section 245D.05, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).

Violation: The license holder did not develop procedures regarding their responsibilities to meet a person’s health service needs.

On October 1, 2022, the P moved into the facility. On November 3, 2022, the P was taken by staff to an urgent care facility, and at that time, the facility had yet to develop procedures regarding their responsibilities to meet the P’s health service needs. On November 10, 2022, these plans were developed by the facility.

Corrective Action Ordered: 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 compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor,
Renae Dressel at 651-431-2661.

Sincerely,

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Beth Virden, Senior Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

651-431-6572

Enclosure


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