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Finding: Not Substantiated Nature of Investigation: The Minnesota Department of Health investigated an allegation of maltreatment, in accordance with the Minnesota Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act, Minn. Stat. 626.557, and to evaluate compliance with applicable licensing standards for the provider type. Initial Investigation Allegation(s): The facility neglected the resident when it did not identify he had left hand pain, which turned out to be a skin infection. Investigative Findings and Conclusion: The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated. While it was true the resident first informed a family member of his hand pain and she subsequently informed the nurse, the facility took appropriate action once the concern arose and the resident received antibiotics. Several days after the antibiotic was completed, the cellulitis recurred. Again, the facility needed to be alerted, However, once notified they recommended appropriate treatment which led to a hospitalization. The investigator conducted interviews with facility staff members, including administrative staff, nursing staff, and unlicensed staff. The investigator contacted the resident’s family member. The investigation included review of the resident record, hospital records, facility incident reports, staff schedules, and related facility policy and procedures. The resident resided in an assisted living memory care unit. The resident’s diagnoses included a recent stroke and dementia. The resident’s service plan included assistance with medication management and administration. The resident’s assessment indicated he needed reminders at times but was mostly independent with his personal cares. The progress notes indicated a family member contacted the facility because the resident’s left wrist was painful during a visit on the previous day. A progress note time stamped around 1:30 PM that same day the facility nurse assessed the resident’s wrist which was sore and slightly reddened but with range of motion intact. The nurse updated the family and formed a plan for the resident to see the medical provider the next day. However, the family member called back and said she would take him that same day. Around 3:00 PM, the emergency room records indicated the resident had left wrist pain with intact range of motion with redness. The same documents indicated X-rays ruled out fractures although there was a possibility of cellulitis and was prescribed an antibiotic. At approximately 4:30 PM the facility progress notes indicated the resident returned from the emergency room accompanied by the family member. The same document indicated the family member informed the facility the resident’s X-rays were normal, but he may have cellulitis. The resident’s electronic medical record indicated the facility began administering the prescribed antibiotic the next day and continued for seven days. Eleven days after the antibiotics were completed, the resident’s progress notes time stamped around 10:30 AM indicated the resident again reported increased pain as reported by an unlicensed caregiver and a family member. The facility nurse assessed the resident’s hand and found it to be reddened, swollen, and painful to touch. The nursed called the family member back, who said she would take the resident to see a medical provider. A progress note timestamped later that afternoon indicated the family member arrived and transported the resident to the emergency room. The emergency room documents indicated the resident had recurring cellulitis and was admitted to the hospital. The hospital records indicated the resident’s wrist pain continued but appeared to be improving with a new round of antibiotics. The resident continued to deny complaints regarding pain and symptoms to hospital nurses and later reported discomfort to the family member. The same documents indicated the resident had a recent blood draw for laboratory testing taken from the area around the site of the cellulitis, indicating a possible source of the original infection. Upon discharge from the hospital the resident returned to the facility. During an interview, a nurse stated during her assessment of the resident’s left hand, she did not notice scratches or apparent injury noted to the residents left hand or wrist area, nor was the nurse notified of a report of injury. The nurse stated the resident had cognitive issues after a recent stroke but continued to be independent with personal cares. The resident was able to make his needs known, however, had not reported pain to unlicensed caregivers or the nurse(s) . In conclusion, the Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was not substantiated. “Not Substantiated” means: An investigatory conclusion indicating the preponderance of evidence shows that an act meeting the definition of maltreatment did not occur. Neglect: Minnesota Statutes, section 626.5572, subdivision 17 “Neglect” means neglect by a caregiver or self-neglect. (a) "Caregiver neglect" means the failure or omission by a caregiver to supply a vulnerable adult with care or services, including but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision which is: (1) reasonable and necessary to obtain or maintain the vulnerable adult's physical or mental health or safety, considering the physical and mental capacity or dysfunction of the vulnerable adult; and (2) which is not the result of an accident or therapeutic conduct. (5) an individual makes an error in the provision of therapeutic conduct to a vulnerable adult that results in injury or harm, which reasonably requires the care of a physician, and: (i) the necessary care is provided in a timely fashion as dictated by the condition of the vulnerable adult; (ii) if after receiving care, the health status of the vulnerable adult can be reasonably expected, as determined by the attending physician, to be restored to the vulnerable adult's preexisting condition; (iii) the error is not part of a pattern of errors by the individual; (iv) if in a facility, the error is immediately reported as required under section 626.557, and recorded internally in the facility; (v) if in a facility, the facility identifies and takes corrective action and implements measures designed to reduce the risk of further occurrence of this error and similar errors; and (vi) if in a facility, the actions required under items (iv) and (v) are sufficiently documented for review and evaluation by the facility and any applicable licensing, certification, and ombudsman agency. Vulnerable Adult interviewed: No, due to cognitive impairment Family/Responsible Party interviewed: Yes Alleged Perpetrator interviewed: Not Applicable Action taken by facility: No action required Action taken by the Minnesota Department of Health: No further action taken at this time. cc: The Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care The Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities PRINTED: 12/24/2024 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ C B. WING _____________________________ 31876 12/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 480 WEST GRANT STREET ELYSIAN SENIOR HOMES OF LAKE C ITY LAKE CITY, MN 55041 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 000 Initial Comments 0 000 On December 4, 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health initiated an investigation of complaint #HL318768581C/#HL318765922M. No correction orders are issued. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 YP2O11 If continuation sheet 1 of 1

correction orders and document the actions taken to comply in the facility's records. The Department reserves the right to return to the facility at any time should the Department receive a complaint or deem it necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of residents in your care. STATE CORRECTION ORDERS The enclosed State Form documents the state correction orders. MDH documents state licensing correction orders using federal software. Tag numbers are assigned to Minnesota state statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The assigned tag number appears in the far left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The state statute number and the corresponding text of the state statute out of compliance are listed in the "Summary Statement of Deficiencies" column. This column also includes the findings that are in violation of the state statute after the statement, "This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by . . ." In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31 Subd. 4, MDH may assess fines based on the level and scope of the violations; h owever, no immediate fines are assessed for this survey of your facility. DOCUMENTATION OF ACTION TO COMPLY In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.30, Subd. 5(c), the licensee must document actions taken to comply with the correction orders within the time period outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. The correction order documentation should include the following: An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISED 09/13/2021 Elysian Senior Homes Of Lake City January 27, 2025 Page 2 Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the resident(s)/employee(s) identified in the correction order. Identify how the area(s) of noncompliance was corrected for all of the provider’s resident(s)/employees that may be affected by the noncompliance. Identify what changes to your systems and practices were made to ensure compliance with the specific statute(s). CORRECTION ORDER RECONSIDERATION PROCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.32, Subd. 2, you may challenge the correction order(s) issued, including the level and scope, and any fine assessed through the correction order reconsideration process. The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. To submit a reconsideration request, please visit: https://forms.web.health.state.mn.us/form/HRDAppealsForm The MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD) values your feedback about your experience during the survey and/or investigation process. Please fill out this anonymous provider feedback questionnaire at your convenience at this link: h ttps://forms.office.com/g/Bm5uQEpHVa. Your input is important to us and will enable MDH to improve its processes and communication with providers. If you have any questions regarding the questionnaire, please contact Susan Winkelmann at susan.winkelmann@state.mn.us or call 651-201-5952. You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and state form with your organization’s Governing Body. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jodi Johnson, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: jodi.johnson@state.mn.us Telephone: 507-344-2730 Fax: 1 -866-890-9290 JMD PRINTED: 01/27/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 31876 12/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 480 WEST GRANT STREET ELYSIAN SENIOR HOMES OF LAKE C LAKE CITY, MN 55041 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 000 Initial Comments 0 000 ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER LICENSING Minnesota Department of Health is CORRECTION ORDER(S) documenting the State Correction Orders using federal software. Tag numbers have In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section been assigned to Minnesota State 144G.08 to 144G.95, these correction orders are Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The issued pursuant to a survey. assigned tag number appears in the far left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The Determination of whether violations are corrected state Statute number and the requires compliance with all requirements corresponding text of the state Statute out provided at the Statute number indicated below. of compliance is listed in the "Summary When Minnesota Statute contains several items, Statement of Deficiencies" column. This failure to comply with any of the items will be column also includes the findings which considered lack of compliance. are in violation of the state requirement after the statement, "This Minnesota INITIAL COMMENTS: requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the SL31876016 Time Period for Correction. On December 2, 2024, through December 5, PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF 2024, the Minnesota Department of Health THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH conducted a full survey at the above provider. At STATES,"PROVIDER'S PLAN OF the time of the survey, there were 68 residents; CORRECTION." THIS APPLIES TO 63 receiving services under the Assisted Living FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS Facility with Dementia Care license. WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G.31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. 0 480 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum 0 480 SS=F requirements; required food services LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 B6RX11 If continuation sheet 1 of 32 PRINTED: 01/27/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 31876 12/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 480 WEST GRANT STREET ELYSIAN SENIOR HOMES OF LAKE C LAKE CITY, MN 55041 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 480 Continued From page 1 0 480 (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. (b) For an assisted living facility with a licensed capacity of ten or fewer residents: (1) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0033, item A, the facility may share a certified food protection manager (CFPM) with one other facility located within a 60-mile radius and under common management provided the CFPM is present at each facility frequently enough to effectively administer, manage, and supervise each facility's food service operation; (2) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0545, item A, kick plates that are not removable or cannot be rotated open are allowed unless the facility has been issued repeated correction orders for violations of Minnesota Rules, part 4626.1565 or 4626.1570; (3) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0685, item A, the facility is not required to provide integral drainboards, utensil racks, or tables large enough to accommodate soiled and clean items that may accumulate during hours of operation provided soiled items do not contaminate clean items, surfaces, or food, and clean equipment and dishes are air dried in a manner that prevents contamination before storage; (4) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.1070, item A, the facility is not required to install a dedicated handwashing sink in its existing kitchen provided it designates one well of a two-compartment sink for use only as a handwashing sink; (5) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, parts 4626.1325, 4626.1335, and 4626.1360, item A, existing floor, wall, and ceiling finishes are STATE FORM 6899 B6RX11 If continuation sheet 2 of 32 PRINTED: 01/27/2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 31876 12/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 480 WEST GRANT STREET ELYSIAN SENIOR HOMES OF LAKE C LAKE CITY, MN 55041 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS-REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) 0 480 Continued From page 2 0 480 allowed provided the facility keeps them clean and in good condition; (6) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.