Minnesota

June 7, 2024

Natalie Lynn Graf, Authorized Agent

Dungarvin MN

1440 Northland Drive, Suite 100

Mendota Heights, MN 55120

RE:  Report No. 202400976

  Dungarvin Hiawatha 07

  License Nos. 1070869/1070806

Dear Natalie Lynn Graf:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of Dungarvin Hiawatha 07 was completed regarding report number 202400976, which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned emotional abuse and neglect. The disposition of the investigation report is substantiated. 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.04, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (6).

Violation: The license holder did not consistently uphold a person’s protection-related rights.

Consistent information was provided that, more than once, a staff person (S) said things to clients (C1 and C2), like, “Shut the fuck up … Go to your room and don’t come out … You’re fucking crazy … I don’t want to hear what you have to say … I don’t care what you have to say.”

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 compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor, Robert Romani at 651-431-3685.

Sincerely,

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Beth Virden, Senior Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

651-431-6572

Enclosure

  


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