Acacia Home Health Agency

In 915 of 1,116 assessments submitted for the last 12 months, the Agency failed to submit all reports within 30 days, resulting in a warning.

For 4 of 7 (Pts. #5, #7, #1 and #4) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure care was provided as ordered by the Physician as indicated in the POC.

For 2 of 7 (Pts. #5 and #7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure that the RN conducted the initial comprehensive assessment within 48 hours of the referral.

For 1 of 1 (Pt. #5) Pts. wherein MSW services were provided, the Agency failed to ensure that concerns are communicated/coordinated within the healthcare team to ensure Pt. needs were identified and addressed.

The Agency failed to ensure medical record documents were complete.

The Agency failed to ensure informed consents contained the disciplines that will provide care and the frequency of visits.

The Agency failed to ensure it implemented its policy regarding Pt. screening and administration of influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines.

The Agency failed to provide PT, OT, and ST services as ordered by the Physician.

The Agency failed to ensure that the PsOC contained patient specific interventions and treatments This was found in 2 of 7 (Pts. #3 and 5) records reviewed.

The Agency failed to ensure services were provided as ordered by the Physician in the Plan of Care.

The Agency failed to ensure that the Aide supervision was conducted onsite every 14 days by the RN.

The clinical records were not complete as required by the Agency's policy.