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June 5, 2025 Rebecca Hage-Thomley 9400 Golden Valley Road Minneapolis, MN 55427 RE: Report No. 202502567 Meridian Services - Diamond Lake License No. 1068646/1068630 Dear Rebecca Hage-Thomley: CORRECTION ORDER An investigation of Meridian Services - Diamond Lake was completed regarding report number 202502567 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned financial exploitation. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. One violation was noted. VIOLATION AND CORRECTION ORDER 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 violation 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 Statues, section 245A.04, Subdivision 13, paragraph (b), and paragraph (d), clauses (4) and (5). Violation: The license holder failed to ensure separation of client funds from funds of the license holder, the program, or program staff. Additionally, the license holder failed to ensure that the license holder and program staff did not use funds of the client by the program to purchase items for which the facility is already receiving public or private payments. On multiple dates, a staff person (P) made purchases such as spices, kitchen cookware, and food for all clients and for the facility using client’s money. Corrective Action Ordered: Immediately and continuously, the license holder must ensure to comply with this statute. If you believe the citation is 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, Nicole Riley. Sincerely,
Emily Kearns, Investigator Office of Inspector General Licensing Division 651-431-6513 Enclosure
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