Maxim Healthcare Services Inc

The facility failed to follow physician's orders in the Plan of Care regarding monitoring, rechecking and reporting of elevated diastolic blood pressure; (diastolic is the bottom/denominator number recorded on blood pressure readings) for 1 Client (#3) of 7 sampled clients reviewed.

The facility failed to maintain or perform appropriate infection control practices during a home visit dressing change for one (Client #3) out of a sample of 3 client home visits.

The agency failed to communicate changes to the Plan of Care to caregivers and physicians issuing orders for Home Health Agency services for 1 of 3 sampled patients.

The agency failed to provide required hours of care and services as per the Plan of Care (POC) for 1 of 3 sampled patients.