Northwestern Illinois Home Health

For 1 of 7 (Pt #4) patients, the Agency failed to ensure the physician was notified of a missed nurse visit ordered which altered the care plan.

In 1 of 1 (Pt #3) patient record reviewed for authentication, the Agency failed to ensure all clinical record entries were appropriately authenticated.

For 1 of 3 (Pt #3) home visits observed, the Agency failed to ensure medication reconciliation was complete and accurate.

For 1 of 2 (Pt #7) patients, over the age of 65 and reviewed for assessment of vaccination status, the Agency failed to ensure patients were assessed for influenza and pneumococcal vaccination status, in accordance with its policy.

For 1 of 3 (Pt #3) home visits observed, the Agency failed to ensure the physician was notified of medication changes.

For 1 of 1 (Pt #3) patient interviewed during a home visit, the Agency failed to ensure care was coordinated to meet the patient's needs.

For 1 of 5 (Pt #3) patients that received physical therapy (PT) services, the Agency failed to ensure patients and/or caregivers were informed of the visit frequency.