Tender Care Incorporated

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a facility specific, comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan was developed.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop the E.P.P. using the all-hazards approach to potential emergencies and interruptions of essential services.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct, review or document a facility-based and community based risk assessment or conduct a bi-annual review of E.P.P. documents, policies, or procedures.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to developed specific emergency plans to address clients with limited mobility and impairments.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that E.P.P. was developed with cooperation or collaboration with emergency management officials.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, the facility failed to include an individual specific plan in the event of an emergency for each client for 7 of 7 clients reviewed.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that policies and procedures are developed to inform officials of clients in need of emergency evacuation.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that agreements with other health care services are arranged to ensure continuity of care for clients during a disaster/emergency event.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include required contact information.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include required contact information for emergency officials.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include policies and procedures for sharing patient information with authorized persons, facilities, and authorities.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include a procedure to inform emergency officials of emergency needs.

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all new and existing Staff and individuals providing services, are trained in the E.P.P. policies and Procedures Findings include: Review of the E.P.P. that was presented during survey on 10/08/20…

(Emergency Preparedness Plan) and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct the required disaster/emergency drills with new and existing Staff or individuals providing services.

The home health agency failed to establish a screening program for the surveillance of infectious communicable disease for staff members.

The Agency failed to include the frequency and duration of visits to be made on the 485/Physician's Plan of Care/POC for 2 clients out of a survey sample of 7 clients reviewed.