Medcore Home Health Care, Inc

The Agency failed to conduct the required testing of its Emergency Preparedness plan.

In 505 of 505 reports submitted for the last 12 months, the Agency failed to submit a timely report, resulting in a warning.

In 1 of 1 (Pt. #6) clinical record reviewed, wherein Home Health Aide services are provided, the Agency failed to ensure the RN provide accurate written instructions to the Home Health Aide.

In 7 of 7 (Pts. #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to inform the Pt./representative in advance of treatment, the service(s) to be provided and frequency of the visits.

In 2 of 2 (Pts. #6 and 7) closed clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the Physician was sent a copy of the Transfer summary and Discharge summary.

The Agency failed to review and update its Emergency Plan and policies biannually.

The Agency failed to review and update its Emergency Plan policies and procedures biannually.

The Agency failed to ensure Pts. received an individualized Emergency Preparedness Plan, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The Agency failed to conduct Emergency Preparedness testing biannually.

The Agency failed to ensure the initial POC was reviewed and signed by the Physician within 30 days, as required by the Agency's policy; and staff provide service as indicated in the POC.

The record included documentation the SN provided service on 6/21/21, 7/2/21, and 7/6/21. The record/agency lacked documentation that the Pt. was screened for COVID-19, prior to the visits indicated above.

The Agency failed to ensure staff receive infection control/prevention education relative to COVID-19. This has the potential to impact all Pts. and staff within the Agency.

The Agency failed to ensure the POC contained instructions for the care of all open wounds.

The Agency failed to ensure staff conducted Pt. immunization screening at the SOC, as required by the Agency.

The Agency failed to ensure the Physician was sent a copy of the transfer summary.