G0768: Competency Evaluation
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Data from CMS inspection reports (Form 2567), 2018-01-02 to 2026-10-15, downloaded 2026-10-21; CMS agency list file dated 2026-09-21. CMS source file. What the labels mean
Where it was cited
- Iowa62
- Indiana61
- Michigan31
- Florida28
- Missouri15
- Colorado12
- Texas12
- Ohio10
- California9
- Pennsylvania8
- Minnesota5
- Idaho4
- Nebraska4
- New Mexico4
- Utah4
- Illinois3
- Georgia2
- Maryland2
- Washington2
- West Virginia2
- Alabama1
- Arizona1
- Connecticut1
- Delaware1
- Louisiana1
- Montana1
- Nevada1
- Oklahoma1
- Tennessee1
Most recent citations
The 20 most recent of 289 citations. Newest inspection first.
Palo Alto Community Health
The agency failed to ensure 2 of 2 sampled home health aides (Staff E and Staff F) had documented evidence of competency in the application of a pain patch, which exceeded the level of basic home health aide skills, in the presence of a registered nurse prior to being assigned to perform the task…
Cns Homecare, Inc
The agency failed to ensure that individuals who furnished Home Health Aide (HHa) services on its behalf, met the competency evaluation requirements for 2 (HHa #1 and HHa #2) of 2 Home Health Aides employed by this agency, resulting in the potential for the provision of substandard care and unmet…
Iowa Home Care, L L C
The agency failed to ensure 1 of 1 sampled home health aides (Staff Q) had documented evidence of competency in the performance of tracheostomy care, which exceeded the level of basic home health aide skills, in the presence of a registered nurse prior to being assigned to perform the task…
V M H Comunity & Home Care
The agency failed to ensure the home health aides successfully completed competencies in home health aide skills that exceed basic skills, which require a registered nurse, or other appropriate skilled professional in consultation with a registered nurse, to evaluate the competency of the aide by…
Our Duty Home Health, Inc
The HHA failed to ensure two of two Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA 1, CHHA 2) completed their competency evaluation during the hiring process.
Centerwell Home Health
The agency failed to ensure that 1 of 1 active home health aides successfully completed a competency evaluation as described in agency policy (Staff #306).
1ST Gentlecare Home Health LLC
The agency failed to ensure a competency evaluation by observation of the home health aide’s performance of the task with a client was completed in 1 of 3 (Prov A) employee files reviewed in that the agency did not complete home health aide competency for Prov A.
American Nursing Home Health Care, Inc
The agency failed to ensure the individuals who furnished Home Health Aide services on its behalf met the competency evaluation requirements of this section by ensuring the required skills were evaluated by a Registered Nurse, who observed the Aide's performance of the required tasks with a patient…
Comfort Care Home Health
An organization that delivers skilled nursing and other therapeutic services to a patient’s personal residence) failed to ensure that Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) were evaluated for competency prior to providing care for three of seven sampled patients (Patient 1, Patient 3, and Patient 7).
Just Like Family Home Healthcare LLC
No longer in CMS listThe agency failed to ensure a valid competency skills check‑off was completed by the RN using a patient or pseudo‑patient as required by 42 CFR 484.80 for 1 of 1 home health aide (HHA) personnel records reviewed (HHA 1).
Compassion North America Home Health Services Corp
The agency failed to ensure the home health aides successfully completed competencies in home health aide skills that exceed basic skills, which require a registered nurse, or other appropriate skilled professional in consultation with a registered nurse, to evaluate the competency of the aide by…
Marscare
The agency failed to ensure documentation of competency evaluations was maintained in the personnel file for two (2) of seven (7) personnel files reviewed.
New Horizons Home Health Services
The agency failed to identify the method used to evaluate HHA skills competency for 2 of 4 HHA personnel records reviewed (HHA 1 and 2).
Community Home Health Inc
The agency failed to ensure initial and annual clinical staff competency evaluations were documented for three (3) of the nine (9) PFs reviewed (PF#4-5, PF#8); failed to ensure initial and annual skills assessments evaluations were documented for seven (7) of nine (9) PFs reviewed.
Elite Home Healthcare, LLC
No longer in CMS listThe agency failed to ensure home health aides demonstrated required competency in mechanical lift use and other tasks requiring a competency evaluation using a patient or pseudo‑patient as required for 3 of 5 personnel record reviews (HHA 5, HHA 6, and HHA 7), with the potential to affect all…
Iowa Home Care, L L C
The agency failed to ensure the home health aides successfully completed competencies in home health aide skills that exceed basic skills, which require a registered nurse (RN), or other appropriate skilled professional in consultation with a registered nurse, to evaluate the competency of the aide…
Misbah Home Health Care LLC
No longer in CMS listThe home health agency failed to ensure the HHA performed the required competency skills evaluation tasks with a patient or pseudo patient (person acting as a patient) for 1 of 1 HHA file reviewed (HHA 1).
Staffed for Perfection Healthcare Staffing
No longer in CMS listThe agency failed to ensure the Home Health Aide [HHA] provided services after a competency evaluation was completed by an RN with a patient or pseudo patient in 1 of 1 agency HHA (HHA 1).
Louisa County Phns
The agency failed to ensure the home health aides successfully completed competencies in home health aide skills that exceed basic skills, which require a registered nurse, or other appropriate skilled professional in consultation with a registered nurse, to evaluate the competency of the aide by…
A W Holdings LLC
No longer in CMS listThe agency failed to evidence the HHA demonstrated competency before providing care to a patient in 1 of 5 HHA competencies reviewed.