Western Pennsylvania Home Health Association

The agency failed to ensure the total plan of care was reviewed by the attending physician at least every 60 days for two (2) of four (4) clinical records reviewed (CR1 and CR4).

The agency failed to ensure that acceptable standards of practice for infection control/prevention were maintained for one (1) of one (1) observation of agency supplies and two (2) of three (3) HV OBS (HV#2, HV#3).

The agency failed to maintain documentation and/or to complete initial training in emergency preparedness for all existing staff, including individuals providing services under arrangement, and the methods used to show staff demonstrated knowledge of emergency procedures for four (4) of four (4)…

The agency failed to ensure that patients and their representatives were informed of the Home Health Agency's policies relating to transfers and discharges upon the start of care for five (5) of five (5) CRs that began services with the HHA after 1/18/18 (CR1, 2, 4, 6, and 7).

The agency failed to provide services in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and accepted professional standards of practice for one (1) of three (3) home visits (HV) observed (HV1).

The agency failed to ensure clinical records contained a copy of the discharge summary (completed by the registered nurse per agency policy for discharge for every patient that has received home services) that was sent to the primary care practioner or other health care professional who would be…