Ascension at Home

The agency failed to conduct an initial assessment visit within 48 hours after receiving a referral to provide services for one (Patient 3) of 17 patients reviewed.

The agency failed to conduct a medication regimen review (a review of all patient medications completed at the time of admission or when a patient's medication changes) for one (Patient 3) of 17 patients reviewed.

The agency failed to include a diagnosis for one (Patient 3) of 17 patients reviewed on his Plan of Care (POC - an individualized and comprehensive plan that includes diagnoses, medications, and interventions that guides the staff in providing patient care).

The agency failed to provide services as ordered by a physician for one (Patient 7) of 17 patients reviewed.