Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc

The agency failed to maintain and document an infection control program which has as its goal the prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases relative to the use of a staff members personal glucometer to monitor a patient’s blood glucose levels, and the disposal of the soiled…

The home care agency failed to provide additional education to staff, and a patient caregiver, in response to a recognized lapse in adherence to infection control practices for 1 of 2 clients reviewed, Patient ID #1. This requirement is NOT MET as evidenced by: Review of the agency policy titled…

The home care agency failed to communicate a failure in infection control practices provided by the agency with the Patients physician, or allowed practitioners, involved in the plan of care for 1 of 2 patients reviewed, Patient ID #1. Findings are as follows: Review of the record for Patient ID #1…

The home care agency failed to provide services that were ordered by the physician, as indicated in the plan of care, for 1 of 2 patients reviewed, Patient ID #1. Findings are as follows: Review of the record for Patient ID #1 revealed s/he was initially admitted to the home care agency on…