OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has suspended and revoked the license of Tena AFH, a privately operated adult family home at 3846A Deer Creek Road, Valley.

The adult family home is licensed to Tena Chain.

The state took the action after finding numerous violations of regulations that affected the safety and well-being of residents. The violations include but are not limited to:

• The provider did not ensure that the home had a system in place for safe administration and monitoring of medications, including medications that were controlled substances.
• The provider failed to ensure that medications were kept in original containers, that a medication disposal policy was addressed, and that medications with dosages and frequencies were documented within one hour of administration.

The provider has the right to contest the summary suspension and revocation by requesting an administrative hearing within 28 days of state notification. The home is also prohibited from admitting any new residents pending any appeal.