In Home Care Group, LLC

The home health agency (HHA) failed to ensure written notice of patient's rights was provided in advance of furnishing care during the initial evaluation visit before the initiation of treatment for one of 10 sampled patients (10).

The home health agency (HHA) failed to follow current accepted professional standards of infection control practice when: 1. expired medical supplies were found in a medical supply cabinet, 2. physical therapist (PT) did not sanitize a thermometer after it fell on the floor and before returning it…

The agency failed to alert the physician of changes which suggested a need to alter the plan of care for two of 10 sampled patients (4 and 5).

The agency failed to provide evidence the patients received skilled nursing services in accordance with the plan of care (POC) for six of 10 sampled patients (1,2,5,7,8,9).

The home health agency (HHA) failed to ensure clinical records were maintained in accordance with accepted professional standards when: 1. nurse's notes were not signed and dated for four out of 10 sampled patients (1, 2, 8, and 9) 2. physician's orders were not signed and dated for five out of 10…

The agency failed to ensure the initial clinical assessment was provided within 48 hours of the physician referral to the agency for two of ten sampled patients (4 and 5).

The home health agency (HHA) failed to maintain and update the medication profile for two of 10 sampled patients (8 and 9).