Plainview Estates

Survey completed January 12, 2022: 7 correction orders

• Tag 430: 144G.40 Subd. 2 Uniform checklist disclosure of services Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a copy of the uniform checklist disclosure of services with the required content for one of three residents (R1) with record reviewed.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to provide a copy of the uniform checklist disclosure of services with the required content for one of three residents (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

  Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must provide to prospective residents: (1) a disclosure of the categories of assisted living licenses available and the category of license held by the facility; (2) a written checklist listing all services permitted under [...]”

• Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared according to the Minnesota Food Code.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared according to the Minnesota Food Code. 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: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”

• Tag 580: 144G.42 Subd. 2 Quality management Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to engage in and maintain documentation of ongoing quality management activities relevant to the size and services provided by the assisted living provider.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to engage in and maintain documentation of ongoing quality management activities relevant to the size and services provided by the assisted living provider. This had the potential to affect all eight (8) residents receiving assisted living services. [...]”

  Rule cited: “The facility shall engage in quality management appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided. [...]”

• Tag 780: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide smoke alarms that complied with fire protection requirements. This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”

  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) [...]”

• Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

  MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents and staff. [...]”

  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 [...]”

• Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the required plans, training, and drills for fire safety and evacuation.

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

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

• Tag 900: 144G.50 Subdivision 1 Contract required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
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  Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop and execute an assisted living written contract with the required content 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 develop and execute an assisted living written contract with the required content for one of one resident (R1) with record reviewed. [...]”

  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. [...]”

From MDH’s letter: no immediate fines.