MN Best Homecare, Iris Drive North

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to authenticate the licensee's current assisted living contract for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to authenticate the licensee's current assisted living contract for one of one resident (R1). 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 failure that [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility may not offer or provide housing or assisted living services to any individual unless it has executed a written contract with the resident. [...]”

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: “(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 ensure orientation with all the required content was completed for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure orientation with all the required content was completed for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) The orientation must contain the following topics: (1) an overview of this chapter; (2) an introduction and review of the facility's policies and procedures related to the provision of assisted living services by the individual staff person; (3) handling [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) completed comprehensive assessments to include all required content identified by Minnesota Administrative Rule 4659.0150 Uniform Assessment Tool for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) completed comprehensive assessments to include all required content identified by Minnesota Administrative Rule 4659.0150 Uniform Assessment Tool for one of one resident (R1). [...]”

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 current service plan included a signature or other authentication by the licensee and the resident or resident's designated representative to document agreement on the services to be provided for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the current service plan included a signature or other authentication by the licensee and the resident or resident's designated representative to document 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 develop and maintain current

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop and maintain current written medication management policies and procedures under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN). [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) This section applies only to assisted living facilities that provide medication management services. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure refrigerated medications were stored securely for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure refrigerated medications were stored securely for one of one resident (R1). 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 failure [...]”

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.”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to monitor for expired medications for one of one resident (R1).

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to monitor for expired medications for one of one resident (R1). 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 failure that has affected or [...]”

Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”