Interim Healthcare of Uniontown

The agency failed to arrange a safe and appropriate transfer to other care entities when the needs of the patient exceed the HHA's capabilities for one (1) of seven (7) clinical records reviewed (CR6).

The agency failed to consistently furnish treatment/care as ordered per plan f care for one (1) of seven (7) clinical records reviewed (CR6).

The agency failed to ensure communication with physician involved in the plan of care for one (1) of seven (7) clinical records reviewed (CR6).

The agency failed to provide services per the plan of care for one (1) of seven (7) clinical records reviewed (CR6).

The agency failed to follow agency policy for orientation of Home Health Aides for two (2) of three (3) PF reviewed (PF2&3.) Findings included: Review of agency policy/procedure on 9/14/21 at approximately 1:00 pm revealed: "...Assessment and Documentation of Competency...Employees are not assigned…

The agency failed to investigate complaints related to mistreatment, neglect, and/or physical abuse, including injuries of unknown source by anyone furnishing services on behalf of the Home Health Agency in accordance with agency policy/procedure for one (1) of one (1) CF reviewed involving patient…

The agency failed to promptly alert the relevant physician to any changes in the patient's condition or needs for one (1) of three (3) CRs reviewed (CR1.) Findings included: Review of DOH ERS on 9/2/2021at approximately 12:30 pm revealed an event report dated 8/12/21 that documented that on 8/9/21…

The agency failed to ensure that after an injury the supervising registered nurse made an on-site visit in order to observe and assess the aide performing care in accordance with agency policy for one (1) of one (1) PF reviewed involved in patient injury.