Visiting Nurses Association (Vna)

The Home Health Agency (HHA) failed to follow acceptable standards of practice, including the use of standard precautions to prevent infections and communicable diseases for 3 (Patients 2,3,4) of 7 home observation visit.

The home health agency failed to provide the required 12 hours of training for 1 (staff F) of 1 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) record reviewed.

The agency failed to conduct a review of all medications the patient is currently using in order to identify any potential adverse effects and drug reactions, including ineffective drug therapy, significant side effects, significant drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy, and noncompliance with…

The agency failed to ensure all patients plans of care (POC) included all required elements, such as medications, treatments, and safety measures for 4 (Patients 1, 6, 7, 9) of 17 sample patients.

Staff interview the home health agency failed to ensure only qualified professional staff functioned in the role of Clinical Manager who makes patient and personnel assignments and coordinates patient care and referrals.

Staff interview the home health agency failed to ensure only qualified professional staff functioned in the role of Clinical Manager.

The home health agency failed to have a qualified, pre-designated person appointed by the governing body to act as the administrator when the administrator is not available.