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April 9, 2026 Gerald Powers, Authorized Agent Pathway House 3890 BERKSHIRE RD SW Rochester, MN 55902 License Number: 809746 License report number: 202509266 CORRECTION ORDER Dear Gerald: On February 9, 10, and 11, 2026, a Department of Human Services (DHS) licensor conducted a licensing investigation regarding your facility, Pathway House located at 103 6th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902. This review was conducted to determine compliance with state and federal laws and rules governing the provision of substance use disorder treatment under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245G. As a result, DHS is issuing this order which requires you to take the correction action as described under each violation. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. LICENSING VIOLATIONS DHS determined that your program failed to follow licensing rules and statutes, as described below. Client Files 1. Violation: One client file reviewed for requirements governing discharge summaries did not meet requirements. There was no documentation that the discharge summary was completed within five days of the client’s service termination (client file numbered 1). Statute Violated: Minnesota statute, section 245G.06, subdivision 4, paragraph (a). Corrective Action Required: Immediately and on an ongoing basis, the license holder must ensure discharge summaries meet all applicable requirements. Written Response Required If you fail to correct the violation(s) 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. Submissions required as part of the corrective action ordered must be sent to your licensor by email at Charlene.m.hanson@state.mn.us or by mail: Commissioner, Department of Human Services ATTN: Char Hanson Licensing Division PO Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242 YOUR RIGHT TO REQUEST RECONSIDERATION You have the right to request reconsideration of this order and the cited violations. Your request must: · Be in writing · List each violation you are challenging and identify what is inaccurate or incomplete about the information in the order · Supply information that is accurate or more complete · Be made before the deadlines provided below If you are mailing your request, it must be received by DHS within 20 calendar days from when you received this order. If you do not meet this deadline, you lose your right to request reconsideration. The timeline to appeal began when you received this order. Please send it to: Office of Inspector General Legal Counsel’s Office Attn: Licensing Legal Unit PO Box 64953 St. Paul, MN 55164-0953 If your request is being personally delivered, it must be received by DHS within 20 calendar days from when you received this order. Please bring it to: Commissioner, Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General, Legal Counsel’s Office - Licensing 444 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155 Legal authority This action is taken under Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 1. The timeline to request reconsideration of the order is provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, subdivision 2. Questions If you have any further questions regarding this matter, you may contact me at 651-431-6617 or at Charlene.m.hanson@state.mn.us. Sincerely, Char Hanson, Licensor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General
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