Regional Nursing Services Mgmt., Inc.

The Agency failed to code and electronically transmit completed OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) assessments to the CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid) system within thirty days of completing the assessment of the beneficiary for 19 of 225 (8.44%) records submitted.

The agency failed to ensure staff consistently followed infection control policies and procedures including the prevention of the spread of infectious and communicable disease related to hand hygiene, glove use, and proper handling of reusable supplies during home visits for 3 of 5 active Patients…

(This is a continuing deficiency previously cited G0574 from survey dated 09/23/22.) Based on clinical record review, home visit, and interview, the agency failed to ensure the Plan of Care included medications and treatments for 1 of 5 active patients (patient #3) whose records were reviewed.