Unity Point at Home

In 1 of 2 (Pt #17) patients being transferred from the agency to other medical facilities, the Agency failed to complete an assessment to describe the patient's status upon transfer within 2 days of the knowledge of the transfer.

For 6 of 8 (Pt #1, Pt #2, Pt #3, Pt #5, Pt #8, Pt #12) patient records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure patients were appropriately screened for signs/symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 prior to home visits, per its policy.

For 1 of 4 (Pt #9) patients record reviewed who receive services from the branch office, the Agency failed to ensure the initial assessment was completed within 48 hours of the referral.

For 2 of 2 (Pt #2, Pt #8) patients records reviewed with medication discrepancies, the Agency failed to ensure the discrepancies were acknowledged.

For 4 of 17 (Pt #4. Pt #11, Pt #13, and Pt #14) patients, the Agency failed to ensure the Plan of Care (PoC) was accurate and included all information needed to provide care and services in a safe, effective manner.

For 1 of 6 (Pt #16) patients receiving home health aide services, the Agency failed to ensure the the Aide accurately documented the care and services provided.

For 1 of 1 (Pt #4) patient, who required laboratory testing from a peripherally inserted central catheter, the Agency failed to ensure documentation accurately reflected where the site utilized for the laboratory draw.

For 1 of 5 (Pt #16) patients records reviewed who were discharged, the Agency failed to ensure a discharge summary was completed and provided to the primary care provider within 5 business days.