Valley Home Care Inc.

The facility failed to ensure: 1) patient pain is assessed in accordance with physician orders and facility policy; and 2) patient medications are reviewed in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.

The facility failed to ensure that re-useable equipment is decontaminated after each use.

The facility failed to ensure the ordered frequency of skilled nursing visits corresponds with skilled nursing visits conducted in two (2) out of 17 patients (Patients (P)5 and P10).

The facility failed to ensure separation of clean and soiled equipment is maintained and standard precautions and bag technique are performed in accordance with facility policy.

The facility failed to ensure the registered nurse includes appropriate elements to the Home Health Aides assignment for rendering safe and effective care.

The facility failed to develop a written policy and procedure for handling, storage, cleaning and disinfecting of electronic devices.

The facility failed to comply with its policy and procedures regarding appropriate tasks provided by Home Health Aide (HHA).