Vna of Care New England

This element is NOT MET as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the Agency failed to obtain signature and maintain evidence in the clinical record to support they informed the patient of the bill of rights and provided a copy of such to the patient prior…

This element is NOT MET as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the Agency failed to consult with and obtain a signed consent regarding planned services and care prior to the initiation of services, for 1 of 1 patient reviewed for consultation and consent…

This element is NOT MET as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the Agency failed to attempt or make effort to resolve a problem presented by a patient’s behavior and failed to ensure the clinical record contained documentation of efforts taken to reduce…

This element is NOT MET as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the Agency failed to provide the patient with contact information for other agencies or providers who may be able to provide care to the patient prior to initiating a discharge, for 1 of 1…

This element is NOT MET as evidenced by: Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined the Agency failed to complete a discharge summary on behalf of a facility-initiated discharge, for 1 of 1 patient reviewed for discharge summary documentation, Client ID# 1. Findings are as…

The facility failed to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to the health and safety of patients relative to QAPI, appointment of a Director of Nursing, onsite monitoring at least every three months for 3 of 3 nursing assistants reviewed, health screenings…

The facility failed to maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan that includes the names and contact information for the staff.

The home health agency failed to review all medications the patient is currently using in order to identify any potential adverse effects and drug reaction, including ineffective drug therapy, significant side effects, significant drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy for 5 of 6 patients with…

The facility failed to assure communication with the physician involved in the plan of care regarding 2 of 17 patients records which were reviewed regarding missed visits, Patient ID #s 5 and 16. Findings are as follows: 1. Review of the clinical record for Patient ID # 5 revealed that s/he had a…

The Home Health Agency failed to ensure that an onsite supervisory visit conducted by a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional who is familiar with the patient, is completed no less than every 14 days, if home health aide services are provided to a patient who is receiving…

The Home Health Agency failed to ensure that the clinical record was complete and accurate for 3 of 4 sample patients reviewed for pressure ulcers, Patient ID #s 3, 4 and 5. Findings are as follows: Review of a facility policy titled, “PROCESS: Use of the Wound Addendum” revealed in part, “…The…

The agency failed to complete discharge summaries for 2 of 4 patient whose closed records were reviewed, patient ID #’s 11 & 16. Findings are as follows: 1. Review of the record for patient ID # 11 reveals the patient was admitted to the home care agency, with a start of care date of 7/24/2023 and…