Minnesota

July 10, 2025

Susan Marchel, Authorized Agent

Hope House Women's Program

2002 Cromell Drive

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

RE:  Report No. 202503802

  Hope House Women's Program

  License No. 1002621

Dear Susan Marchel:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of Hope House Women's Program was completed regarding report number 202503802, which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned financial exploitation and neglect. The dispositions of the investigation report are substantiated, inconclusive, and false. 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.

  Citation: Minnesota Statutes 245G.09, subdivision 1

Violation: The license holder did not ensure client records were protected against unauthorized disclosure.

Information was provided that a client (C’s) name and medications were disclosed to at least two people, who were not authorized to receive the information.

Corrective Action Ordered: Correct immediately and maintain compliance with this licensing requirement on a continuing basis throughout the program.

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, David Her at 651-431-7229.

Sincerely,

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Beth Virden, Senior Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

651-431-6572

Enclosure

  


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