Precious Home Health Services

The agency failed to ensure the care provided followed the written plan of care (POC) for two of seven sampled patients (Patient 1 and 2).

The home health agency failed to provide Start of Care services within 48 hours as ordered for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 3).

The home health agency (HHA) failed to maintain an accurate medication reconciliation and current medication profile for two of seven patients (Patients 1 and 2).

The home health agency's (HHA) skilled nurse (SN) failed to ensure the physician was made aware of the abnormal (high) blood pressure (BP) reading for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 4).

The home health agency (HHA) nursing staff failed to assess the pain level (intensity) as indicated in the plan of care, for two of 7 sampled patients (Patient 4 and 5).

The agency staff failed to submit nursing clinical notes within the time frame as indicated in the agency's policy for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 5).

The agency staff failed to ensure care followed the written plan of care for two of seven sampled patients.

The home health agency failed to ensure that the patient and family member were informed about physical therapy treatment for one of seven sample patients (Patient 1).

The home health agency (HHA) staff failed to review all the medications and made clarification with the physician regarding discrepancy of the medication administration for one of seven sample patients (Patient 1).

Skilled nurse (SN) failed to notify the physician promptly while visiting a patient with a high blood pressure reading for one of seven sample patients (Patient 4).