Valley View Healthcare Services LLC

The agency failed to ensure two of 10 sampled patients (Patient 1 and Patient 4), were assessed by a Registered Nurse (RN) within 48 hours of their referral for home health care services and notify the physician when there was a delayed start of care (admission to agency).

The agency failed to identify and update the physician of a significant change in condition for two of seven sampled patients (Patients 1 and 6) when: 1. Patient 1 was missing multiple medications in the home ordered by the physician when discharged by a local hospital during the initial assessment…

The agency failed to ensure the plan of care (a personalized, doctor approved roadmap outlining the specific medical services, goals, and treatments a patient receives at home) was followed for one of seven sampled patients (Patient 4) when: Patient 4 did not receive Physical Therapy (PT, health…