Select Home Care, Inc

The Agency failed to conduct required testing of the Emergency Preparedness plan.

The Agency failed to submit OASIS assessments within the required time frame for a 12 month period, resulting in a warning.

For 3 of 7 (Pts. #4, #5 and #6) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure that a Pt. or Representative signature was obtained prior to initiating an initial assessment.

In 5 of 7 (Pts. #3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the Pt./Representative consent to treatment prior to providing Pt. care/service; or informed of the services to be provided, and the frequency of visits in advance of treatment.

For 3 of 7 (Pts. #4, #5 and #6) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure Pts. are advised of the extent of their financial liability for care, and/or services before care is initiated.

In 4 of 7 (Pts. #4, 5, 6, and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure a referral was obtained to initiate service or that the initial assessment visit was done within 48 hours of receipt of the referral.

In 3 of 4 (Pts. #5, 6 and 7) closed/discharged clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the Physician was sent a copy of the discharge summary.