The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Ho

The agency failed to conduct the initial assessment of patient care and support needs within 48 hours of referral (G514).

The agency failed to conduct the initial assessment of patient care and support needs within 48 hours of referral for two (#1 and #3) of three patient medical records reviewed.

The plan of care failed to include wound care/dressing change orders for a patient with a PlueurX drainage catheter.

The skilled nurse failed to complete clinical notes according to policy and procedure.

The agency failed to ensure all home health services were provided as written in the plan of care for two of six patients reviewed (Patient #1 and #5).

The agency failed to ensure home health services were provided as written in the plan of care for one of three patients reviewed (Patient #1).

The facility failed to provide an initial assessment either within 48 hours of a referral or when they returned home.

The agency failed to ensure nursing services were delivered in a timely manner.