STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
In the matter of License #: AL820282884
SIR#: 2016A0121032
Berkley Court of Livonia LLC DBA Ashley
Court
‘Surinder Chandok, Licensee Designee
Berkley Court Ill
ORDER OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION
AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE LICENSE
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, by Jay Calewarts,
Division Director, Adult Foster Care and Camps Licensing Division, Bureau of
Community and Health Systems, orders the summary suspension and provides notice
of the intent to revoke the license of Licensee, Berkley Court of Livonia LLC DBA Ashley
Court, to operate an adult foster care large group home pursuant to the authority of the
Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act, 1979 PA 218, as amended, MCL 400.701 et
seq., for the following reasons:
4, On or about May 23, 2007, Licensee was issued a license to operate an adult
foster care large group home with a licensed capacity of 20 at 32406 W.
Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152.
2. Prior to the issuance of the license, and during subsequent modifications of
the statutes and rules, Licensee received copies of the Adult Foster Care
Facility Licensing Act and the licensing rule book foradult foster care large group homes. The Act and rule book are posted and
available for download at www.michigan.govilara.
Previous Licensing Rule Violations
. On February 19, 2016, Licensing Consultant Edith Richardson completed a
Licensing Study Report for the adult foster care large group home called
Berkley Court Ill, icensed by Berkley Court of Livonia LLC DBA Ashley Court.
Ms. Richardson cited Licensee with 13 licensing rule violations, including the
following:
a. R 400.15204(3)(a-g); Two direct care staff (DCS) were not trained in
first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
b. R 400.15205(6); Licensee failed to obtain TB test results for DCS
Ravin Solomon prior to her employment;
c, R400.5403(1); The state fire marshal gave the facility Berkley Court Ill
a temporary approval due to 20 fire safety deficiencies.
On March 21, 2016, Licensee submitted an acceptable Corrective Action Plan
(CAP) to show compliance with the cited licensing rule violations. On March
24, 2016, the license for Berkley Court II was modified to ‘st provisional
status for a period of six months.
Current Licensing Rule Violations
. On March 18, 2016, State Fire Marshal Inspector Larry DeWachter completed
2015 Annual Fire Safety Inspection of the facility Berkley Court Ill and cited
the facility with nine fire safety deficiencies. Inspector DeWachter stated the
following in his inspection report: "A second recheck fire safety inspectionwas completed on this date. All deficiencies previously noted have not been
corrected within the time period(s) specified: This office is recommending
a fire safety disapproval be issued."
. On May 9, 2046, Licensing Consultant Kara Robinson conducted an
unannounced onsite inspection of Berkley Court Ill and interviewed DCW
Supervisor Samantha Green due to an allegation that Resident A (M, DOB
08/19/22) fell in the shower and suffered a head injury while being bathed by
staff member Tammy Aldridge. Ms. Green stated that she was in the facility
Berkley Court I! when the incident occurred and rushed over to Berkley Court
Ill after hearing an emergency announcement over the public address system
for her to “come to Building III stat." Upon her arrival Resident A's head was
wrapped in a "bloody" towel. Resident A was transported to St. Mary Mercy
Hospital via ambulance where he received 3 to 4 stitches and was discharged
back to the facility the following day.
}. On or about May 9, 2016, Ms. Robinson interviewed Ms. Aldridge who
confirmed that she showered Resident A alone when he fell and injured his
head. Ms. Aldridge blamed the fall on her lack of training and stated "I didn't
know" to use a shower chair with a back or that another staff member should
have assisted her.
On May 10, 2018, Ms. Robinson interviewed nursing staff members Shalisa
Davis and Gia Lovelace who both reported that Ms. Aldridge did not follow
protocol pertaining to showering residents. Ms. Davis and Ms. Lovelace both
confirmed that Ms. Aldridge mistakenly used a shower chair without a backsupport that helps to prevent falls like the one Resident A suffered. When
Ms, Robinson requested to review the incident report of Resident A, Resident
B (F, DOB 03/08/44) and Resident C (M, DOB 03/06/16) Ms, Davis and Ms.
Lovelace stated that they were instructed by their previous Administrator,
Alissa Gash, to not complete incident reports. Ms, Robinson spoke with
Licensing Consultant Edith Richardson who confirmed that she did not
receive an incident report when Resident A fell and was hospitalized on May
4, 2016.
On May 13, 2016, Ms. Robinson made a visit to the facility Berkley Court | to
review employee records. Ms. Robinson was assisted by the office manager
Joselyn Love. Ms. Robinson reviewed the employee files for Ms. Aldridge,
Med Tech April Guiles and direct care worker Luvonia Powers. Upon review
of the employee files Ms. Robinson determined the following:
a. Ms. Aldridge's date of hire is documented as February 13, 2016, she
resigned on May 16, 2016, but had no proof of completion of required
in-service training in her file;
b. Ms, Powers' date of hire is documented as December 30, 2016, but
only had documented training for CPR and First Aid but had no proof of
completion of required in-service training in her file, Additionally, her
tuberculosis test was not completed until April 1, 2016, three months
after she was hired
c. Ms. Guiles’ date of hire is January 27, 2016, and she is responsible for
administering medication but she has no verification of completion ofmedication administration training, no proof of tuberculosis testing an no
proof of required in-service training.
During a follow-up interview with Ms. Aldridge she stated to Ms. Robinson "!
don't have basic First Aid or CPR training." She stated that the Management
‘Team would agree to schedule training but they never followed through. She
did on-the-job training for one day and then assumed her job duties.
COUNT!
The conduet of Licensee, as set forth in paragraphs 8(b) & 8(c) above, evidences
a willful and substantial violation of:
R 400.15205 Health of a licensee, direct care staff, administrator, other
employees, those volunteers under the direction of the
licensee, and members of the household.
(8) A licensee shall obtain written evidence, which
shall be available for department review, that each direct care
staff, other employees, and members of the household have
been tested for communicable tuberculosis and that if the
disease is present, appropriate precautions shall be taken as
required by state law. Current testing shall be obtained before
an individual's employment, assumption of duties, or occupancy
in the home. The results of subsequent testing shall be verified
every 3 years thereafter or more frequently if necessary.
{Note: By this reference paragraph 3 is incorporated into this count for the purpose of
demonstrating a willful and substantial violation of the above rule.)
COUNT II
The conduct of Licensee, as set forth in paragraph 8(a), 8(b) & 8(c) above,
evidences a willful and substantial violation of
R 400,15204 Direct care staff; qualifications and training.
(3) A licensee or administrator shall provide in-servicetraining or make training available through other sources to
direct care staff. Direct care staff shall be competent before
performing assigned tasks, which shall include being competent
in alllof the following areas:
(@) Reporting requirements.
(b) First aid.
(c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
() Personal care, supervision, and protection.
() Resident rights.
() Safety and fire prevention.
(9) Prevention and containment of communicable
diseases,
(Note: By this reference paragraph 3 is incorporated into this count for the purpose of
demonstrating a willful and substantial violation of the above rule]
COUNT Ill
The conduct of Licensee, as set forth in paragraph 4 above, evidences a willful
and substantial violation of:
R 400.15403 Maintenance of premises.
(1) A home shall be constructed, arranged, and
maintained to provide adequately for the health, safety, and
well-being of occupants,
[Note: By this reference paragraph 3 is incorporated into this count for the purpose of
demonstrating a wiliful and substantial violation of the above rule.]
COUNT IV
The conduct of Licensee, as set forth in paragraphs 5, 6 & 7 above, evidences a
wilful and substantial violation of:
R 400.15305, Resident protection.
(3) A resident shall be treated with dignity and his or
her personal needs, including protection and safety, shall be
attended to at all times in accordance with the provisions of the
act.COUNT V
The conduct of Licensee, as set forth in paragraph 7 above, evidences a willful
and substantial violation of:
R 400.15311 Investigation and reporting of incidents, accidents,
illnesses, absences, and death.
(1) A licensee shall make a reasonable attempt to
contact the resident's designated representative and responsible
agency by telephone and shall follow the attempt with a written
report to the resident's designated representative, responsible
agency, and the adult foster care licensing division within 48
hours of any of the following:
(a) The death of a resident.
(b) Any accident or illness that requires
hospitalization.
() _ Incidents that involve any of the following:
() Displays of serious hostility.
(ii) Hospitalization.
Gi) Attempts at self-inflicted harm or harm to others.
(iv) Instances of destruction to property,
() _ Incidents that involve the arrest or conviction of a
resident as required pursuant to the provisions of section 1403
of Act No. 322 of the Public Acts of 1988.
COUNT VI
The conduct of Licensee, as set forth in paragraph 8(c) above, evidences a willful
and substantial violation of:
R 400.15312 Resident medications.
(4) When a licensee, administrator, or direct care staff
member supervises the taking of medication by a resident, he or
she shall comply with all of the following provisions:
(a) Be trained in the proper handling and
administration of medication.DUE TO THE serious nature of the above violations and the potential risk they
represents to vulnerable adults in Licensee's care, emergency action is required.
Therefore the provision of MCL 24.292 of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, as
amended, is invoked. Licensee is hereby notified that the license to operate an adult
foster care large group home is summarily suspended.
EFFECTIVE 6:00 PM, on May 25, 2016, Licensee is ordered not to operate an
adult foster care large group home at 32406 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, Ml 48152 or
at any other location or address. Licensee is not to receive adults for care after that
time or date. Licensee is responsible for informing case managers or guardians of
adults in care that the license has been suspended and that Licensee can no longer
provide care.
HOWEVER, BECAUSE THE Department has summarily suspended the license,
an administrative hearing will be promptly scheduled before an administrative law judge.
Licensee MUST NOTIFY the Michigan Administrative Hearings System (MAHS) in
writing within five calendar days after receipt of this Notice if Licensee wishes to appeal
the summary suspension and attend the administrative hearing. The written request
must be submitted via MAIL or FAX to:
Michigan Administrative Hearings System
611 West Ottawa Street, 2"! Floor
P.O. Box 30695
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: 517-335-2484
FAX: 517-335-6088MCL 24.272 of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 permits the Department to
proceed with the hearing even if Licensee does not appear. Licensee may be
represented by an attorney at the hearing at his or her own expense,
DATED: 515 Mo
Adult Foster Care and Camps Licensing Division
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
‘This is the last and final page of the ORDER OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION AND NOTICE OF INTENT in
the matter of Surinder Chandok, Licensee Designee, AL 820282884, consisting of # pages, this page
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JNHSTATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS.
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
In the matter of License #: AL820282884
SIR # 2016A0121032
Berkley Court of Livonia LLC DBA Ashley Court
Surinder Chandok, Licensee Designee
Berkley Court It
PROOF OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a copy of the Order of Summary Suspension and Notice
of Intent was personally served upon the person below on:
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Date Time Place
Surinder Chandok, Licensee Designee
Adult Foster Care and Camps Licensing Division
Bureau of Community and Health Systems