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November 30, 2023
Sadiq Anbaar, Authorized Agent Peoples Choice Home Care LLC 2355 Highway 36 West Suite 400 Roseville, Minnesota 55113
License Number: 1103250 (245D – HCBS)
CORRECTION ORDER
Dear Sadiq Anbaar:
On November 9, 2023, a licensing review of Peoples Choice Home Care, located at 2355 Highway 36 West, Roseville, 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 review 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.09, subdivisions 4 and 5.
Violation: For one of one staff person whose record was reviewed (SP1), the license holder did not provide orientation to program requirements and annual training as required.
The license holder failed to provide SP1 review and instruction in the following areas within 60 calendar days of SP1’s hire and annually: · basic first aid; and
· strategies to minimize the risk of sexual violence, including concepts of healthy relationships, consent, and bodily autonomy of people with disabilities.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must provide SP1 training on basic first aid and strategies to minimize the risk of sexual violence. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in these subdivisions.
2. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.095, subdivision 5.
Violation: For one staff person whose record was reviewed (SP1), the license holder did not maintain personnel records as required.
The license holder provided SP1 review and instruction on individual service recipient needs; however, the license holder failed to maintain documentation of this orientation in SP1’s personnel record, including: · the date the training was completed;
· the number of hours per subject area; and
· the name of the trainer or instructor.
Corrective Action Ordered: On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision.
If you fail to correct the violations specified in the Correction Order within the prescribed time lines the Commissioner may issue an Order of Conditional License or may impose a fine and order other licensing sanctions pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.06 and 245A.07.
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 Office of Inspector General Legal Counsel’s Office Attention: Licensing Legal Unit PO Box 64953 St. Paul, MN 55164-0953
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.
If you have any questions regarding this Correction Order, please contact Kris Oberg at 651-431-6589 as soon as possible.
Brittany Raddatz, Supervisor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General
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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