Riderwood Village, Inc.

The agency failed to maintain a comprehensive and updated emergency preparedness program that complies with federal requirements, as evidenced by: 1) failure to develop, review, and update the agency's Emergency Plan every 2 years; 2) failure to review and update emergency preparedness policies and…

The facility failed to develop and maintain an up-to-date comprehensive emergency preparedness plan.

The facility failed to review and update its emergency preparedness policies and procedures within the required two-year timeframe to ensure compliance with federal regulations and effective emergency management.

The agency failed to develop a structured communication process delineating roles, responsibilities, and authority for staff communication during emergencies.

The agency failed to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and testing program that ensured staff preparedness for emergency situations.

The agency failed to ensure timely submission of OASIS assessments to the CMS system.

The agency failed to follow accepted standards of practice and maintain infection control precautions during a home health visit for Patient #10. These deficiencies increase the risk of infection and compromise patient safety.