Northwest Home Health & Rehab

The Agency failed to establish policies and procedures based on the risk assessment.

In 469 of 2249 reports submitted for the last 12 months, the Agency failed to submit the report within 30 days after the assessment was completed resulting in a warning.

The Agency failed to ensure that the orders in the POC were followed and the PsOC were signed by the physician as required.

In 2 of 13 (Pts. #2 and 11) clinical records reviewed, the PsOC lacked patient specific interventions.

The Agency failed to conduct complete assessments of patients' Influenza and Pneumonia vaccination status.

The Agency failed to ensure that concerns/continuity of care are communicated/coordinated within the patient’s healthcare team to ensure Pt. needs were met. 1.Pt. #11 was admitted for home health services on 10/31/25 with the diagnoses of, but not limited to, Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following…

The Agency failed to ensure the records were complete and current.

The Agency failed to send the patient's discharge summary to the primary care care provider within five days of discharge.

The Agency failed to inform the Pt./patient's representative in writing of the disciplines to furnish care, and the frequency of visits.

The Agency failed to ensure the initial assessment visit was done within 48 hours of the referral date or as requested by the referral source.

The Agency failed to ensure Pts. were assessed for the status and administration of Influenza and or Pneumococcal vaccination.

The Agency failed to ensure the RN conduct onsite Aide supervision every 14 days.

The Agency failed to ensure Pts. received an individualized Emergency Preparedness Plan, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The Agency failed to ensure that documentation entered into the clinical record was complete.

The Agency failed to ensure the POC include supplies, care and/or service to be provided.

The Agency failed to ensure staff provide correct instructions related to medications, and provided treatment and/or service, as required by the Physician.

The Agency failed to ensure staff conduct care coordination with the Physician, regarding changes in the patient's condition and/or the POC.