Olu's Home Incorporated

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms on the upper level that are interconnected so that actuation of one alarm causes all alarms in the dwelling to actuate as required. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

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 provide the required fire safety training and evacuation plans for residents and staff.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide the required fire safety training and evacuation plans for residents and staff. This has the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”

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

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure training and competency to include all required content was completed for one of one employee (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee training record reviewed.

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

Rule cited: “(a) Training and competency evaluations for all unlicensed personnel must include the following: (1) documentation requirements for all services provided; (2) reports of changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor designated by the facility; (3) [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) conducted direct supervision of staff performing a delegated task within 30 days of providing services for one of one unlicensed staff (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee record reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a registered nurse (RN) conducted direct supervision of staff performing a delegated task within 30 days of providing services for one of one unlicensed staff (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee record reviewed. [...]”

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 providing services completed orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing services for four of four employees (registered nurse (RN)-A, licensed assisted living director (LALD)-B, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee records reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure staff providing services completed orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing services for four of four employees (registered nurse (RN)-A, licensed assisted living director (LALD)-B, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee records reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “All staff providing and supervising direct services must complete an orientation to assisted living facility licensing requirements and regulations before providing assisted living services to residents. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the required amount of dementia care training was completed in the required time frame in accordance with 144G.64 for three of three employees (licensed assisted living director (LALD)-B, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee records reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the required amount of dementia care training was completed in the required time frame in accordance with 144G.64 for three of three employees (licensed assisted living director (LALD)-B, licensed practical nurse (LPN)-C, and unlicensed personnel (ULP)-D) with employee records reviewed. This had the potential to affect all six (6) residents. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b) within 120 working hours of the employment start [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted ongoing resident monitoring and reassessment, not to exceed 90 calendar days from the last date of the assessment for one of

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted ongoing resident monitoring and reassessment, not to exceed 90 calendar days from the last date of the assessment for one of one resident (R1) receiving services with record reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “(c) Resident reassessment and monitoring must be conducted no more than 14 calendar days after initiation of services. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure written or electronically recorded prescriptions were obtained for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure written or electronically recorded prescriptions were obtained for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

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 the registered nurse (RN) specified, in writing, specific treatment instructions for each resident and documented those instructions in the resident record for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) specified, in writing, specific treatment instructions for each resident and documented those instructions in the resident record for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “Ordered or prescribed treatments or therapies must be administered by a nurse, physician, or other licensed health professional authorized to perform the treatment or therapy, or may be delegated or assigned to unlicensed personnel by the licensed health [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to obtain prescriber orders for all treatments and therapies, including the frequency, duration and other information needed to administer the treatment or therapy for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to obtain prescriber orders for all treatments and therapies, including the frequency, duration and other information needed to administer the treatment or therapy for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “There must be an up-to-date written or electronically recorded order from an authorized prescriber for all treatments and therapies. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the current "Minnesota Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents" was provided to the resident and a written acknowledgement received for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the current "Minnesota Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents" was provided to the resident and a written acknowledgement received for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility must provide the resident a written notice of the rights under section 144G.91 before the initiation of services to that resident. [...]”

Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the required notice was posted at the main entry way of the establishment to display statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity, potentially affecting all current residents in the assisted living facility, staff, and any visitors to the facility.

MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure the required notice was posted at the main entry way of the establishment to display statutory language to disclose electronic monitoring activity, potentially affecting all current residents in the assisted living facility, staff, and any visitors to the facility. [...]”

Rule cited: “Subd. 8.Notice to visitors. (a) A facility must post a sign at each facility entrance accessible to visitors that states: "Electronic monitoring devices, including security cameras and audio devices, may be present to record persons and activities." (b) The [...]”