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August 29, 2024
April Hughes Collman, Authorized Agent Walker Adult Day Services 620 Carr Lake Road Southeast Bemidji, Minnesota 56601 License Number: 1091575 (Rule 223) CORRECTION ORDER Dear April Hughes Collman: On August 14, 2024, a licensing review of Walker Adult Day Services, located at 6835 Cranberry Bog Trail Northwest, Walker, Minnesota, was conducted to determine compliance with Minnesota Statutes and Rules governing adult day care services under Minnesota Rules, parts 9555.9600 through 9555.9730 (Rule 223). 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 Rules, part 9555.9660, subpart 1. Violation: For one of two participants whose records were reviewed (P1), the license holder did not include information in the participant’s written record as required. The license holder failed to include a medical report for P1 that was signed by a physician or signed by a physician assistant or registered nurse and cosigned by a physician. Corrective Action Required: On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart. 2. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9650, item B. Violation: For one consultant whose record was reviewed, the license holder did not maintain a personnel record as required. The license holder failed to maintain the following in the registered dietician’s file: · a copy of a signed contract or letter of appointment specifying conditions and terms of employment; and · documentation that the registered dietician met any licensure, registration, or certification requirements required to perform the services. Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must maintain: · a copy of a signed contract or letter of appointment specifying conditions and terms of employment for your registered dietician; and · documentation that the registered dietician meets any licensure, registration, or certification requirements required to perform the services. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this item. 3. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9710, subpart 1. Violation: The license holder did not offer services as required. The license holder failed to have the menus for all meals and snacks approved by a registered dietician. Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must maintain menus for all meals and snacks that are approved by a registered dietitian. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart. 4. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9720, subpart 8. Violation: The license holder did not ensure safety as required. The license holder failed to ensure the areas used by participants were free from peeling paint. Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately, you must ensure areas used by participants are free from peeling paint. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart. 5. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9730, subpart 3. Violation: The license holder did not ensure physical plant and space requirements. The license holder failed to ensure restrooms used by participants were equipped with a mechanism that participants can use to signal staff members by light or by sound if participants need assistance. Repeat Violation: In a Correction Order that DHS issued on November 2, 2022, you were previously found in violation of this same rule. Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately, you must equip restrooms used by participants with a mechanism that participants can use to signal staff members by light or by sound if participants need assistance. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart. 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 me as soon as possible. Katie Johnson, HCBS Human Services Licensor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General 651-431-4113
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