Heralds Home Health

Failed to accurately complete OASIS, data Outcome and Assessment Information Set, (OASIS, a standardized data collection tool used by HHA to measure patient outcomes, quality improvement and reimbursement rate) were completed and submitted to the CMS system for all Medicare patients, Medicaid…

Failed to ensure infection control practices were implemented for one of nine sampled patients (Patient 19), by the skilled nurse while providing wound care.

Aide services to patients in their place of residence) failed to review and document medications and treatments that were currently prescribed for two of nine sampled patients (Patient 16 and Patient 19).

Failed to update and revise the Plan of Care (POC) for one of nine sampled patients (Patient 19).

Failed to ensure the physician reviewed and revised one of nine sampled patients’ (Patient 22) individualized plan of care.

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure the Condition of Participation (the terms healthcare organizations must meet in order to participate in federally funded healthcare programs) for Reporting OASIS…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure the Condition of Participation (the terms healthcare organizations must meet in order to participate in federally funded healthcare programs) for care planning…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure the Condition of Participation (the terms healthcare organizations must meet in order to participate in federally funded healthcare programs) for Organization and…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS, a standardized data collection tool used by HHA to measure patient outcomes, quality improvement and reimbursement…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure orders for treatments and services indicated in the plan of care were implemented and signed by the physician for three of 14 sampled patients (Patient 3, Patient 13 and…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to provide the patient's occupational therapy (OT) needs as ordered by the referring physician for one of 14 sampled patients (Patient 3).

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure two of 14 sampled patients' medication and treatment were followed as ordered by the physician (Patient 3 and Patient 13). a.

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure one of 14 sampled patients (Patient 13) wound care treatment from Wound Care Specialist was implemented: a.

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to provide one of 14 sampled patients (Patient 3) and caregiver (CG 1) education and training regarding medication management by failing to ensure the following: 1. Patient 3 and…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure the assigned clinical manager (case manager, a professional who coordinates patient care by developing holistic plans that address medical, psychosocial, and financial…

An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure a copy of discharge summary for two of 14 sampled discharge patients (Patient 10 and Patient 11) was provided to their primary care physician.

The home health agency failed to ensure the written plan of care was followed by not evaluating the effectiveness of the pain intervention for one of seven sample patients (Patient 6).

The home health agency staff failed to ensure the plan of care (POC) developed for one of seven sampled patients (Patients 5) covered pacemaker management.

The home health agency failed to ensure skilled nursing (SN), occupational therapy (OT), and certified home health assistant (CHHA) maintained liaison to ensure their efforts were coordinated effectively and supported the objectives in the plan of care (POC) for one of seven sample patients…

The home health agency's skilled nurse (SN) failed to provide instruction regarding pacemaker management after obtained the information for one of 7 sample patients (5).