Pathways to Achievement

The agency failed to implement appropriate infection control practices for 2 of 2 patients (P1,P2) related to Covid-19 by failing to conduct health screening for patients prior to field staff visits.

The agency failed to follow accepted standards of practice related to cleaning of multiple patient use equipment, to prevent transmission of infections and communicable disease for 1 of 1 patient (P6), who had an international normalized ratio (INR) blood test during a home visit.

The agency's staff failed to report immediately to the State Agency (SA), allegations of misappropriation of patient property for 5 of 5 patients (P15, P16, P17, P18, P19) reviewed, who reported suspicion of theft of medication and/or money by agency staff.

The agency failed to ensure a drug regimen review was conducted to ensure compliance and accuracy of all medications, for 1 of 4 patients (P6) whose medications were reviewed during home visits.

The home health agency (HHA) failed to ensure treatment was provided as indicated in the plan of care for 1 of 4 patients (P6) observed for skilled nurse visits in the home.