Amal Home Health Care

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to display the current license at the main entrance of the assisted living facility as required.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to display the current license at the main entrance of the assisted living facility as required. This had the potential to affect all the licensee's residents, staff and visitors. [...]”

Rule cited: “The original current license must be displayed at the main entrance of each assisted living facility. The facility must provide a copy of the license to any person who requests it.”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to support protection and safety by not posting information and phone numbers for reporting to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) and failed to post the 911 emergency number in common areas and near telephones provided by the assisted living facility.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to support protection and safety by not posting information and phone numbers for reporting to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) and failed to post the 911 emergency number in common areas and near telephones provided by the assisted living facility. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff and visitors. [...]”

Rule cited: “The facility shall support protection and safety through access to the state's systems for reporting suspected criminal activity and suspected vulnerable adult maltreatment by: (1) posting the 911 emergency number in common areas and near telephones provided [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to have a written emergency

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to have a written emergency preparedness (EP) plan with all the required content. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure that personnel and resident records were readily available for access to the department upon request.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure that personnel and resident records were readily available for access to the department upon request. [...]”

Rule cited: “The facility must ensure that the appropriate records are readily available to employees and contractors authorized to access the records. Resident records must be maintained in a manner that allows for timely access, printing, or transmission of the records. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and: (1) for dwellings or sleeping units, as defined in the State Fire Code: (i) provide smoke alarms in each room used for sleeping purposes; (ii) [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”

Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written assisted living contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written assisted living contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level one violation (a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) The contract must include in a conspicuous place and manner on the contract the legal name and the health facility identification of the facility. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level one violation (a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”

Rule cited: “(c) The contract must include: (1) a disclosure of the category of assisted living facility license held by the facility and, if the facility is not an assisted living facility with dementia care, a disclosure that it does not hold an assisted living facility [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level one violation (a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has potential to affect a large portion or all of the [...]”

Rule cited: “(d) The contract must include a description of the facility's complaint resolution process available to residents, including the name and contact information of the person representing the facility who is designated to handle and resolve complaints. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to execute a written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level one violation (a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has potential to affect a large portion or all of the [...]”

Rule cited: “(5) a description of the facility's policies related to medical assistance waivers under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 and the housing support program under chapter 256I, including: (i) whether the facility is enrolled with the commissioner of human [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the required verbatim

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide the required verbatim notice for designation of representative in writing, before or at the time of execution of an assisted living contract, for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Before or at the time of execution of an assisted living contract, an assisted living facility must offer the resident the opportunity to identify a designated representative in writing in the contract and must provide the following verbatim notice on a [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”

Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the resident, legal representative, and designated representative with all required content related to an emergency relocation for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide the resident, legal representative, and designated representative with all required content related to an emergency relocation for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) A facility may remove a resident from the facility in an emergency if necessary due to a resident's urgent medical needs or an imminent risk the resident poses to the health or safety of another facility resident or facility staff member. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed supervision of unlicensed personnel (ULP) within 30 calendar days of beginning to perform delegated tasks for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-C).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed supervision of unlicensed personnel (ULP) within 30 calendar days of beginning to perform delegated tasks for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP-C). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Staff who perform delegated nursing or therapy tasks must be supervised by an appropriate licensed health professional or a registered nurse according to the assisted living facility's policy where the services are being provided to verify that the work [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure staff completed the required amount of mental illness, and de-escalation training, in the required time frame for two of three employees (licensed assisted living director (LALD)-A and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure staff completed the required amount of mental illness, and de-escalation training, in the required time frame for two of three employees (licensed assisted living director (LALD)-A and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-C). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following dementia care, mental illness, and de-escalation training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on dementia topics specified under [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a current written service plan was developed, including a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a current written service plan was developed, including a signature or other authentication by the facility and by the resident documenting agreement on the services to be provided for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) No later than 14 calendar days after the date that services are first provided, an assisted living facility shall finalize a current written service plan. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medication administration was documented accurately either on the medication administration record (MAR) or in the resident record for one of one resident

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medication administration was documented accurately either on the medication administration record (MAR) or in the resident record for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “Each medication administered by the assisted living facility staff must be documented in the resident's record. The documentation must include the signature and title of the person who administered the medication. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure there was a current, written, or electronically recorded prescription for prescribed medications that the assisted living facility was managing for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure there was a current, written, or electronically recorded prescription for prescribed medications that the assisted living facility was managing for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “There must be a current written or electronically recorded prescription as defined in section 151.01, subdivision 16a, for all prescribed medications that the assisted living facility is managing for the resident.”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to dispose of medications and document medication disposition in the resident's record, for one of one discharged resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to dispose of medications and document medication disposition in the resident's record, for one of one discharged resident (R1). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”