Vital Home & Healthcare Inc.

The Agency failed to have a current communication plan.

The Agency failed to conduct a full-scale community-based exercise / facility-based exercise or provide documentation idicating Agency implemented the Emergency Preparedness plan since 2021. Findings include: 1. The Agency's Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed on 5/28/24. The Emergency…

For 3 of 10 (Pts. # 2, 7 and 10) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure care and/or services were provided as ordered by the Physician, and as indicated in the POC.

In 2 of 10 (Pts. #2 and 3) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the initial assessment visit was done within 48 hours of the referral date.

The Agency failed to ensure the PsOC contained patient specific interventions and education.

The Agency failed to ensure immunization screening was complete at the time of Start of Care.

The Agency failed to ensure that for 2 of 10 (Pts. #2 and 9) clinical records reviewed, the Physician was notified of changes in patients’ weight.

The Agency failed to ensure that an arrangement or plan was developed to meet patient care goals following discontinuation of physical therapy services.

The Agency failed to ensure that care was coordinated among the disciplines providing the services and with the physician to ensure Pt. needs were met.

The Agency failed to ensure patients received services as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the PsOC.

The Agency failed to ensure patients received services as ordered by the physician in the POC.

The Agency failed to ensure that patients received services that were written in the POC.

The Agency failed to ensure that the relevant Physician was promptly notified of change in patient condition.

The Agency failed to complete and send a discharge summary to the Physician after the patients were discharged from the Agency.