Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado Inc

The agency failed to provide the physical therapist assistant (PTA) supervision per the HHA policy in 1 of 1 PTA record reviewed (Employee #5) . Findings include: AGENCY POLICY According to the agency policy titled "Therapy Services- Therapy Assistants" dated May 3, 2024 read in pertinent parts…

The agency failed to provide home health services pursuant to the physician ordered individualized plans of care for 1 of 3 patient records reviewed (Patient #1).

The agency failed to have evidence of communication with the physician to discuss non functional medical equipment and obtain orders for new medical equipment in 1 of 3 patient’s record reviewed (Patient #1).

The agency failed to ensure each patient received home health services in accordance with a written plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician.

The agency failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) accurately reflected the patient's current health status and functional status on the comprehensive assessments for 2 of 7 active patient records reviewed.

The agency failed to ensure each patient's Plan of Care was individualized to include all equipment, safety measures to protect against injury, physician's name and frequency and duration of each disciplines visits for 5 of 17 patient records reviewed (Patients #1, #4, #5, #7, and #9) Findings…

The agency failed to ensure certified nurse aides/home health aides (CNA/HHAs) provided services as ordered by the physician and on the plan of care for 5 of 7 patients who required CNA services (Patients #1, #2, #5, #7 and #9).