Uni Care Home Care Inc

The agency failed to ensure the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS - a data collection instrument used to gather and report assessment data) was transmitted to CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) within 30 days of completing the assessment.

The agency failed to ensure the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS - a data collection instrument used to gather and report assessment data) was accurately coded for one of 17 sampled patients (Patient 1).

The agency failed to ensure infection control practices were followed when the skilled nurse (SN) 1 used the alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) gel multiple times inside the supply bag after providing care for one of seven home visits conducted (Patient 5).

The agency failed to ensure the clinical records were complete and accurate for two of 17 sampled patients (Patient 2 and Patient 9).

The agency failed to ensure: 1. The plan of care was implemented related to assessing for seizures for 1 of 13 sampled patients (4), and 2. The plan of care was follow related to bowel elimination teaching for 1 of 13 sampled patients (3).

The agency failed to review all medications the patients were currently taking for 2 of 13 sampled patients (1, 3).