Elite Home Health

The Agency failed to ensure an adherence to professional skills for Intravenous infusion care during the observed care provided for 2 of 2 (#7 and #13) patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines observed during home visits.

The Agency failed to ensure infection control practices were followed during the observed care provided for 2 of 2 (#7 and #13) Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines observed during home visits.

The Agency failed to ensure the agency nurse conducted a Drug Regimen Review (DRR - review of medication regimen related to potential adverse effects, drug reactions, significant side effects or significant drug interactions) to include all current and added medication the patient was taking in 2…

The Agency failed to ensure the Plan of Care included current orders for 2 (#10 and #14) of 17 (#1 - #17) clinical records reviewed.

The Skilled Nurse (SN) failed to follow the physician’s orders for 1 (#7) of 17 (#1-#17) clinical records reviewed by not monitoring the calf measurements of both legs.

The Agency failed to communicate with Physician(s) involved with the Plan of Care for 1 (#15) of 17 (#1-#17) Clinical Records Reviewed.

The Agency failed to ensure the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinated care and treatment with the Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 (#11 and #16) of 17 (#1 - #17) Clinical Records reviewed.

The Agency failed to ensure all disciplines as ordered by the Physician conducted an Initial Evaluation within 5 days of the Start of Care (SOC) as part of the Comprehensive Assessment in 1 (#2) of 13 (#2, #3, #5-#8, #10-#14, #16, and #17) Clinical Records reviewed receiving Therapy services.

The Agency staff failed to ensure accurate and timely documentation of interventions or wound assessment/measurements in 6 (#1, #3, #4, #9, #13, and #16) of 17 (#1 - #17) Clinical Records reviewed.

Staff interview the Agency failed to ensure a complete Discharge/Transfer Summary was sent to the Physician after discharge in 1 (#7) of 3 (#6 - #8) Clinical Records reviewed with transfer/discharge status.