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April 28, 2025
Kristina Kwan, Authorized Agent Phoenix Cove Adult Day Center LLC 20732 Holt Avenue
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044-8566
License Number: 1079064 (Rule 223)
CORRECTION ORDER
Dear Kristina Kwan:
On March 12, 2025, a licensing review of Phoenix Cove Adult Day Center LLC located at 20732 Holt Avenue, Lakeville, 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 two of two participants whose records were reviewed (P1 and P2), the license holder did not include information in the participants’ written record as required.
a. The license holder failed to include the following information in P1’s participant record:
· an application form that included P1’s source of referral;
· a medical report, dated within the three months prior to or 30 days after P1’s admission to the center signed by a physician or signed by a physician assistant or registered nurse and cosigned by a physician, that included:
o a report on a physical examination;
o a medical history of P1;
o indication of dietary restrictions and medication regimen, including the need for medication assistance, that apply to P1;
o a release signed by the physician indicating whether P1 may engage in a structured exercise program; and
o documentation that P1 was free of communicable disease or infestations, as specified in parts 4605.7000 to 4605.7090, that would endanger the health of other participants; and
· notes on special problems, medication changes, and need for medication assistance.
b. The license holder failed to include the following information in P2’s participant record:
· an application form that included P2’s source of referral;
· a medical report, dated within the three months prior to or 30 days after P2’s admission to the center signed by a physician or signed by a physician assistant or registered nurse and cosigned by a physician, that included:
o a report on a physical examination;
o a medical history of P2;
o indication of dietary restrictions and medication regimen, including the need for medication assistance, that apply to P2;
o a release signed by the physician indicating whether P2 may engage in a structured exercise program; and
o documentation that P2 was free of communicable disease or infestations, as specified in parts 4605.7000 to 4605.7090, that would endanger the health of other participants;
· attendance and progress notes that are recorded at least monthly; and
· notes on special problems, medication changes, and need for medication assistance.
Repeat Violation: In a Correction Order that DHS issued on April 18, 2022, you were previously found in violation of this same rule.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must maintain the information detailed above in P1 and P2’s participant records. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
2. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9700, subpart 2.
Violation: For two participants whose records were reviewed (P1 and P2), the license holder did not complete initial service planning as required.
The license holder failed to conduct a needs assessment for P1 and P2 that addressed P1 and P2’s physical status, determined by observation, from the intake screening interview, and from the medical report received from P1 and P2’s physicians.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must update P1 and P2’s needs assessments to include P1 and P2’s physical status based on information received from P1 and P2’s medical reports. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
3. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9700, subpart 3.
Violation: For two participants whose records were reviewed (P1 and P2), the license holder did not develop a written plan of care as required.
The license holder failed to develop a written plan of care for P1 and P2 that included an update of the preliminary service plan and additional services required by P1 and P2.
Repeat Violation: In a Correction Order that DHS issued on April 18, 2022, you were previously found in violation of this same rule.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must update P1 and P2’s written plans of care to include an update of the preliminary service plan. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
4. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9650, item A.
Violation: For two of two staff persons whose records were reviewed (SP1 and SP2), the license holder did not maintain a personnel record as required.
The license holder failed to maintain documentation of an annual performance evaluation in SP1 and SP2’s personnel records.
Corrective Action Required: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must complete a performance evaluation for SP1 and SP2 and maintain documentation of the evaluation in SP1 and SP2’s personnel records. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this item.
5. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.65, subdivision 3.
Violation: For two staff persons whose records were reviewed (SP1 and SP2), the license holder did not provide annual review to a mandated reporter as required.
The license holder failed to provide SP1 and SP2 annual review to the reporting requirements and definitions in sections 626.557 and 626.5572, the requirements of this section, the license holder's PAPP, and all internal policies and procedures related to the prevention and reporting of maltreatment of individuals receiving services.
Corrective Action Required: Immediately, you must provide the required annual review detailed above to SP1 and SP2. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision.
6. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9690, subpart 4.
Violation: For two staff persons whose records were reviewed (SP1 and SP2), the license holder did not provide in-service training annually as required.
The license holder failed to provide SP1 and SP2 a minimum of eight hours of in-service training annually in the following areas: · areas related to care of center participants, including provision of medication assistance; and · review of parts 9555.9600 to 9555.9730.
Repeat Violation: In a Correction Order that DHS issued on April 18, 2022, you were previously found in violation of this same rule.
Corrective Action Ordered: Within 30 days of receiving this order, you must provide the required in-service training detailed above to SP1 and SP2. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
7. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9710, subpart 1.
Violation: The license holder did not offer services as required.
The license holder failed to offer a midafternoon snack.
Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately, you must provide a midafternoon snack. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
8. Citation: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9720, subpart 9.
Violation: The license holder did not ensure safety as required.
The license holder failed to ensure the emergency plans were posted in a visible place within the center.
Corrective Action Ordered: At the time of the licensing review, the center director posted the emergency plans in a visible place within the center; therefore, no corrective action is needed. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subpart.
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 me as soon as possible.
Alexandra Devick, HCBS Human Services Licensor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General 651-431-4626
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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