Hunterdon Medical Center Home Health

The facility failed to ensure that their policy and procedure for missed visits is implemented.

The facility failed to ensure A.) nursing staff implement proper bag technique procedures and B.) staff perform hand hygiene according to facility policy and the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) Clinical Procedure Manual.

The facility failed to ensure a copy of the home health aide plan of care is maintained in the patient's home.

The facility failed to ensure that all revisions to the plan of care be authorized and incorporated in an updated plan of care.

The facility failed to ensure ongoing assessments are conducted in accordance with facility policy and procedure.

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to maintain acceptable standards of principals to assure prevention of infection.

The facility failed to maintain a liaison to ensure that efforts are coordinated effectively and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care for all personnel furnishing services to the patients.