Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.

No injuries were reported and it was determined by EMS the patient did not require a transfer to an Emergency Department for evaluation to rule out injury.

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to assure there was effective and timely coordination of services between Agency staff and consistent exchange of patient care needs for the provision of care for 1 applicable patient.

The home health agency failed to assure that 1 of 3 sampled clients (Client # 1) was free from neglect.

The home health agency failed to provide care, as outlined in the plan of care,for 2 of 3 sampled clients (Client # 1 and # 2 ).

The Home Health Agency (HHA) nurse failed to demonstrate appropriate infection control standards of practice and Agency policy when performing a dressing change for 1 of 3 applicable patients.