Alternative Care Solutions PA LLC

The agency failed to ensure HHA services were received by patients as ordered on the POC for 2 of 5 active patients with HHA records reviewed (Patient #1, #2).

The agency failed to ensure staff followed standard precautions for appropriate disinfection of equipment to prevent cross-contamination and ensure safety of staff and patients for 4 of 4 home visits (Patient #3, #4, #5, #6).

The agency failed to ensure the RN initial assessment visit was completed within 48 hours of referral for 1 of 4 home visit patients' records reviewed (Patient #3).

The agency failed to ensure POCs included personalized patient and caregiver training or education to promote an efficient discharge or referral, patient/caregiver stated goals, and individualized patient interventions or education for 7 of 7 active patients' records reviewed (Patient #1, #2, #3…

The agency failed to ensure physician's orders were obtained for HHA visits performed for 1 of 4 home visit patients' records reviewed (Patient #6).