Medtec Home Health Agency, Inc

The Agency failed to conduct staff training, relative to the Agency's Emergency Preparedness plan.

In 19 of 415 reports submitted for the last 12 months, the Agency failed to submit a timely report, resulting in a warning.

In 7 of 7 (Pts. #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure Pts. were informed in writing of the frequency of visits provided by each discipline.

In 7 of 7 (Pts. #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the Agency assessed the need for Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination during admission (Start of Care) per Agency policy.

In 7 of 7 (Pts. #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) the Agency failed to provide information regarding the Clinical Manager (Director of Nursing) and their contact information.

The Agency failed to ensure staff are screened for COVID-19, prior to providing Pt. care and service.

The Agency failed to ensure Pts. were informed and/or participated in the frequency of visits provided by each discipline.

The Agency failed to ensure Pts. are advised of the extent of their financial liability for care, and/or services before care is initiated.

The Agency failed to ensure that the physician was notified regarding changes in skin condition as required by the POC.

The Agency failed to ensure the medications listed in the clinical record were complete and accurate.

The Agency failed to ensure services were provided as required by the POC.

The RN failed to supervise the Home Health Aide every 2 weeks.