Amcare Pro Home Health

The Agency failed to immediately report, within 24 hours, knowledge of neglect by Former RN A for one of eight patients (Patient #1) whose record was reviewed, in that: Former RN A neglected to inform the agency and the physician that the wound progressively was worse.

The agency failed to ensure a patient's right to be free from neglect by the agency's employees for one of one patient (Patient 1) with a Stage 4 decubitus ulcer (the most serious type of pressure ulcer that extends below the fat layer into the deep tissues, including muscle, tendons, and ligaments…

The agency failed to ensure the plan of care included all supplies required, all medications and treatments, safety measures to protect against injury, patient and caregiver education and training, patient-specific interventions and measurable goals in three of thirteen records reviewed (Patient 2…