Signature Healthcare at Home

The agency failed to follow the plan of care as ordered by the physician, resulting in changes to the patient’s plan of care in 7 of 17 patients (Patient #105, Patient #106, Patient #107, Patient #108, Patient #109, Patient #110, and Patient #115).

The agency failed to ensure home health staff followed their policies and procedures (P&P) for infection prevention and control related to exposure to contamination from the patient’s environment for 1 of 7 staff members (Staff #206) observed during a home visit.

The agency failed to conduct the initial assessment visit within 48 hours of the referral for 9 of 17 patients (Patient #101, Patient #102, Patient #103, Patient #106, Patient #107, Patient #108, Patient #109, Patient #111, and Patient #112).

The agency failed to complete the comprehensive assessment that included Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations within five calendar days of the start of care date for 5 of 17 patients (Patient #103, Patient #108, Patient #109, Patient #116, and Patient #117).

Findings included: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to follow its policies and procedures for completion of criminal background checks using the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and failed to complete disclosure statement consistent with the state requirements for 1 of 1…

The Agency failed to be in compliance with State licensing regulations as required by Federal law (CFR 484.100 (b)).