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May 30, 2025 John Kolthoff 121 W Superior St Duluth, MN 55802 RE: Report No. 202409102 Expanding Horizons Inc License No. 1072143/1072193 Dear John Kolthoff: CORRECTION ORDER An investigation of Expanding Horizons Inc was completed regarding report number 202409102 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned Neglect. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. 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. 1. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.04, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), clause (4). Violation: The license holder did not ensure that a consumer’s (C) protection related rights, including the consumer being able to choose visitors and time of visits, were followed. Information was provided from multiple staff persons that the facility’s visitation policy of requiring advance notice, authorization from guardians and case managers, and not allowing visitors after 9:30 p.m. was a violation of the consumers rights. Corrective Action Required: Immediately upon receiving this order, you must ensure and maintain, on an ongoing basis, compliance as required in this subdivision. Commissioner, Department of Human Services ATTN: Erin White c/o Licensing Division PO Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242 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, . Sincerely,
Christine Cavanaugh/Brittany Dolen, Investigator Office of Inspector General Licensing Division christine.cavanaugh@state.mn.us 651-431-3444 Enclosure
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