Aspen Home Health Care

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 maintain the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents. This deficient condition had the potential to affect all staff, residents, and visitors. [...]”

Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”

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 ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident for two of two residents (R3, R4).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, 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 for two of two residents (R3, R4). [...]”

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 a written notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident had been relocated and had not returned to the facility within four days, with all required content after an emergency relocation for one of one resident (R2).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a written notice to the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) when the resident had been relocated and had not returned to the facility within four days, with all required content after an emergency relocation for one of one resident (R2). [...]”

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 employees received two hours of mental illness and de-escalation training within the first 120 working

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees received two hours of mental illness and de-escalation training within the first 120 working hours of employment for supervisors of direct care staff as required for one of one supervisor (clinical nurse supervisor (CNS) -B). [...]”

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 the registered nurse (RN) conducted a comprehensive assessment to include all required content on the uniform assessment tool while completing admission and 14-day assessments for one of one resident (R3).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted a comprehensive assessment to include all required content on the uniform assessment tool while completing admission and 14-day assessments for one of one resident (R3). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) Residents who are not receiving any assisted living services shall not be required to undergo an initial nursing assessment. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted a face-to-face medication management assessment to include all required content for one of two residents (R3) who received medication management services.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted a face-to-face medication management assessment to include all required content for one of two residents (R3) who received medication management services. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) For each resident who requests medication management services, the facility shall, prior to providing medication management services, have a registered nurse, licensed health professional, or authorized prescriber under section 151.37 conduct an [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure written or electronically

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure written or electronically recorded prescriptions were obtained for one of one resident (R3). This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic [...]”

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 ensure prescription medications were securely locked in a substantially constructed compartment and permitted only authorized personnel to have access for one of one resident (R3).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure prescription medications were securely locked in a substantially constructed compartment and permitted only authorized personnel to have access for one of one resident (R3). [...]”

Rule cited: “An assisted living facility must store all prescription medications in securely locked and substantially constructed compartments according to the manufacturer's directions and permit only authorized personnel to have access.”