Nexus Home Health, Inc

The Agency failed to conduct a full-scale exercise to ensure the effectiveness of the Agency's Emergency Preparedness Plan.

6 and 7) clinical records reviewed the Agency failed to ensure a copy of the Agency's transfer / discharge policy was provided to patients on admission.

The Agency failed to ensure that Physician orders were followed.

The Agency failed to ensure the Emergency Preparedness Plan was based on an updated facility and community risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach.

The Agency failed to have a communication plan that included the required names and contact information.

The Agency failed to ensure the Agency conducted the required Agency and community exercises bi-annually to ensure the effectiveness of the Agency's Emergency Preparedness Plan.

The Agency failed to ensure that services were provided as ordered by the Physician and as indicated in the POC.

The Agency failed to ensure the initial assessment visit was done within 48 hours of the referral date.

The Agency failed to fully assess Patients' Influenza and/or Pneumococcal vaccine status at the SOC, as required by the Agency.

The Agency failed to ensure the Pt. received an individualized emergency preparedness plan.

The Agency failed to ensure the communication plan was complete.

The Agency failed to ensure the communication plan contain information regarding emergency officials.

The Agency failed to ensure staff receive Emergency Preparedness training every 2 years.

The Agency failed to ensure Emergency Preparedness testing was conducted every 2 years.

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

The Agency failed to ensure the PsOC contain accurate interventions.