Failure to Notify State Agency of Administrator Change
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide written notice to the State Agency regarding a change in the facility's administrator within the required 30-day period. During an observation, the investigator identified the administrator listed in the TULIP system, but upon interview, the current administrator stated she had assumed the role in March 2025, and her name was not reflected in TULIP. Staff interviews confirmed that the current administrator had been in charge since at least June 2025, and she was the designated abuse coordinator. Facility postings and business cards also identified her as the administrator, but the official state records had not been updated. The administrator acknowledged responsibility for notifying the State Agency of the change but believed the previous administrator would handle the notification. She stated she was aware of the requirement to update TULIP within 30 days but had not done so. No policy regarding this process was provided, and no corporate personnel were available for interview. The deficiency was identified through observation, staff interviews, and review of facility records.