First Home Care Center Inc.

The facility failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan which makes this Condition not Met: 42 CFR §484.102. (Cross Refer Tags - E0004 through E0042) As a result of findings the facility was found not in compliance with 42 CFR § 484.102 Conditions of Participation for Emergency…

The facility failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan with specific approach to the location of the facility and surroundings.

The facility failed to develop the policy and procedure to inform the local emergency official about a homebound HHA patient in need of evacuation.

The facility failed to provide evidence of policies and procedures to contact local authorities in the case the facility cannot establish communications with on duty staff or patients.

The facility failed to develop policies and procedures for medical documentation that preserves patient information, protects confidentiality of patient information and secures and maintains availability of records.

The facility failed to ensure that the policies and procedures are develop to facilitate the support of volunteers and other healthcare professionals in an emergency.

The facility failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan that complies with Federal, State and local laws.

The facility failed to develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan.