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December 6, 2024 Barbara Turner, Authorized Agent Beacon Specialized Living Minnesota Inc 1355 Mendota Heights Road Suite 260 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 RE: Report No. 202406014 Beacon Specialized Living - 62nd Ave License No. 1114368/1070450 Dear Barbara Turner: CORRECTION ORDER An investigation of Beacon Specialized Living - 62nd Ave was completed regarding report number 202406014 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned emotional abuse. The disposition of the investigation report is substantiated. Three 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 245D.04, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (6). The license holder failed to ensure and protect related rights for P. S2 sprayed P with a spray bottle, prevented P from using the bathroom when needed, and yelled at P. Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately and on an ongoing basis maintain compliance with protection related rights. 2. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.09, subdivision 4, clause (5). Violation: For one of four staff persons whose records were reviewed (S1) the license holder did not provide and ensure completion of orientation training as required. S1 was hired on December 11, 2023. The license holder failed to orient S1 on maltreatment reporting and service planning for children and vulnerable adults, and staff responsibilities related to protecting persons from maltreatment and reporting maltreatment. This orientation must be provided within 72 hours of first providing direct contact services. Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately upon receiving this order, you must orient S1 on maltreatment reporting and service planning for children and vulnerable adults. On an on-going basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision. 3. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.095, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (2). The license holder failed to maintain documentation of S1-S4’s qualifications, orientation, training, and performance evaluations as required under section 245D.09, subdivisions 3 to 5. Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must train S1-S4 on P’s support plan. You must maintain a record of this training in the personnel file for S1-S4. On an on-going basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision. 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 Jolene Reinke at 651-431-5928. Sincerely,
Scout Peterson, Investigator Office of Inspector General Licensing Division scout.peterson@state.mn.us 651-431-6578 Enclosure
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