A hearing has begun for the Hollywood nursing home at risk of losing its license after 13 patients died in relation to a power outage caused by Hurricane Irma.
The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills is fighting to keep its license as the State Agency of Health Care Administration is hoping to get the business shut down.
Thirteen patients died after the facility lost power after Hurricane Irma. The were allegedly stuck in sweltering conditions for days.
The state alleges that the nursing home failed to recognize the potential health risk of the rising internal temperatures and humidity affecting the residence.
Lawyers for the facility counter said the center took reasonable and appropriate steps to care for the residents during the absence of power after Hurricane Irma, and there was no way to tell what was going to happen with the air conditioning.