Centerwell Home Health

Staff interviews the LPN [licensed practical nurse] failed to communicate the presence of a new wound to the RN [registered nurse] for 1 of 3 patients with wounds [#1]. The findings included: The policy, Coordination of Care [revised 6/2021], was provided by the agency director on 7/11/22 at…

Staff interviews the agency failed to include the weight bearing status on the Plan of Care [POC] for 1 of 1 patients with weight bearing limitations [#1]. The findings included: The policy, Care Planning [revised 1/2022], was provided by the agency director on 7/11/22 at approximately 3:30 pm.

The agency failed to provide proper caregiver education on wound care for 1 of 3 patients with a wound [#1]. The findings included: Patient # 1 had a Start of Care date of 4/29/21 a review of the Plan of Care [POC] for the certification period 6/28/21 to 8/26/21 revealed a diagnosis of Fracture of…