Nelnar Home Health Care, Inc

The home health agency (HHA) failed to provide a copy of the recent, and updated plans of care for two of 4 sampled patients (Patient 8 and Patient 10).

The home health agency (HHA) staff failed to review all the medications and update the medication profile with currently used medications for one of 4 sampled patients (Patient 8).

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to ensure the Condition of Participation (conditions that health care organizations must meet to begin and continue participating in the Medicare [a federal health insurance for people 65 or older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions]…

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to ensure the condition of participation (refer to the requirements that healthcare organizations must meet to participate in federal healthcare programs) for care planning, coordination, and quality of care was met as follows: 1. The Home Health Agency (HHA)…

The home health agency (HHA) failed to complete the patient's initial recertification comprehensive assessment (a tool used by nurses to evaluate a patient's complete health status) within five calendar days of admission for two of seven sampled patients (Patient 6 and Patient 7).

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to assess the patient's continuing need for skilled nursing services for two of seven sampled patients (Patient 5 and Patient 6).

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to coordinate care and services for diabetes (a medical condition characterized by the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels) management and wound care needs for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 2).

The home health agency (HHA) failed to ensure home visits were conducted in accordance with the plan of care (POC) for one out of seven sampled patients (Patient 3) who was discharged administratively.

The home health agency (HHA) failed to maintain accurate labeling and storage for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 2).