Minnesota

August 18, 2023

Michelle Murray

505 Highway 169 North, Suite 500

Plymouth, MN 55441

RE:  Report No. 202304093

  Nexus Gerard Family Healing

  License No. 831080

Dear Michelle Murray:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of Nexus Gerard Family Healing was completed regarding report number 202304093 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 260E, and Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0120 (CRF). This maltreatment allegation concerned neglect. The disposition of the investigation report is maltreatment not determined. 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 Rules, chapter 2960.0080, subdivision 17, item A.

Violation: The license holder must report critical incidents of a serious nature that involve or endanger the life or safety of the resident or others to the commissioner of human services or corrections within ten days of the occurrence.

On May 11, 2023, eight youth were walking through a nature center and came to a flooding creek. Four youth went into the water and were caught in the current. The four youth and a staff person went through a culvert to get out of the current. The facility did not report an incident as required.

Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days from receipt of this order, submit a plan to your licensor explaining how you will maintain compliance in the future.

Submissions required as part of a corrective action ordered must be sent to your Licensor at:

Commissioner, Department of Human Services

ATTN: Madelyn Gilbertson

c/o Licensing Division

PO Box 64242

St. Paul, MN 55164-0242

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, Madelyn Gilbertson.

Sincerely,

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Kimberly Huettl Anderson, Senior Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

651-431-6553

kimberly.huett.anderson@state.mn.us

Enclosure

  


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