Inspection Reports for New Perspective Prior Lake
4685 Park Nicollet Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States, MN, 55372
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 119
Deficiencies: 12
Sep 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health completed a survey to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for New Perspective Prior Lake.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance but had multiple deficiencies including food code violations, infection control issues, missing emergency postings, privacy concerns during medication administration, fire safety code violations, incomplete staff training, medication storage and administration errors, and background study non-compliance.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 12
Deficiencies (12)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Food was not prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, including a Priority 1 violation for sanitizing equipment and utensils. | Level 2 |
| Failed to establish and maintain an infection control program consistent with accepted standards during medication administration. | Level 2 |
| Failed to post the 911 emergency number in common areas and near facility telephones. | Level 2 |
| Failed to protect resident records against unauthorized disclosure; computer screens with resident information left open and visible. | Level 2 |
| Failed to comply with State Fire Code including fire doors not closing and latching automatically, smoke alarms over 10 years old, liquid oxygen storage issues, and non-functioning emergency exit lights. | Level 2 |
| Failed to develop and maintain a complete fire safety and evacuation plan and provide required staff training. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure background study was submitted and received for one employee affiliated with this license. | Level 2 |
| Failed to ensure annual training included all required topics for one unlicensed personnel. | Level 2 |
| Medication cart was left unlocked and unattended, allowing unauthorized access. | Level 2 |
| Failed to renew treatment orders at least every 12 months for one resident receiving TED stockings. | Level 2 |
| Failed to administer medications according to policy and accepted standards for two residents, including improper measurement of topical medication and failure to provide mouth rinsing after inhaler use. | Level 2 |
| Failed to provide privacy during topical medication administration for two residents; medications were administered in common areas or with other residents present. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Residents present: 119
Fine amount: 500
Priority 1 orders: 1
Priority 2 orders: 0
Priority 3 orders: 0
Dishwasher temperature: 158
Sanitizer concentration: 400
Dish machine temperature: 158
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Michael David Herstine | Culinary Services Director | Named in Food & Beverage Inspection Report |
| Jodi Johnson | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Signed cover letter for the inspection report |
| Susan Winkelmann | Contact for provider feedback questionnaire | Mentioned in cover letter for survey feedback |
| Holly Sievers | Public Health Sanitarian 2 | Signed Food & Beverage Inspection Report |
| ULP-E | Unlicensed Personnel | Named in multiple medication administration and infection control findings |
| ULP-C | Unlicensed Personnel | Named in background study deficiency |
| ULP-F | Unlicensed Personnel | Named in medication administration deficiency |
| Clinical Nurse Supervisor (CNS)-B | Interviewed regarding medication administration policy | |
| Regional Director of Clinical Services (RDCS)-H | Interviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including background study and medication administration | |
| Environmental Services Director (ESD)-G | Accompanied surveyor during fire safety inspection | |
| Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD)-A | Interviewed regarding emergency posting and fire safety plan | |
| Sales Director (SD)-I | Interviewed regarding emergency posting |
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