Deficiency Index

Every finding on record at Fogam Home Health, LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · CCN 377790

11 findings across 2 surveys, in the inspector's own words.

The inspector’s own words from form CMS-2567, unedited, including CMS’s own spacing. Names and some dates are redacted by CMS.

Survey of November 25, 2025

4 findings
E0000

The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare Emergency Preparedness Program survey at the agency on 11/24/25 - 11/25/25. No deficiencies were cited as a result of the Emergency Preparedness Program survey.

G0000

The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare re-certification survey at the agency on 11/24/25 to 11/25/25. An entrance conference was conducted with Staff A and B. The survey process was explained. Questions were answered. Staff A and B were identified as the contact persons for administrative and clinical issues. Findings were discussed during an informal exit conference with Staff A and B. Standard level deficiencies were cited as a result of the Medicare re-certification survey. Glossary: POC - Plan of Care

G0572

Plan of care CFR(s): 484.60(a)(1) Each patient must receive the home health services that are written in an individualized plan of care that identifies patient-specific measurable outcomes and goals, and which is established, periodically reviewed, and signed by a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry acting within the scope of his or her state license, certification, or registration. If a physician or allowed practitioner refers a patient under a plan of care that cannot be completed until after an evaluation visit, the physician or allowed practitioner is consulted to approve additions or modifications to the original plan. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure that a POC was completed within seven days for one (Pt #1) of seven patients. Findings: Pt #1 A review of documentation 11/24/25 showed a recertification assessment was completed 11/11/25. The new certification period was shown as 11/13/25 - 1/11/25. Documentation showed no POC for 11/13/25 - 1/11/25. On 11/24/25 at 11:00, Staff A stated: 1)The POC had not been generated at this time; 2) It should have been completed within seven days of the recertification assessment; 3) The date of completion should have been 11/18/25.

G0962

Coordinate patient care CFR(s): 484.105(c)(2) Coordinating patient care, This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure care was coordinated with an Assisted Living Center for one (Pt #1) of one patients residing at an Assisted Living Center. Findings: Pt #1 A review of agency documents at the Assisted Living Center showed no documents for the current POC. On 11/25/25 at 9:50 am, Assisted Living Center Staff C stated: 1) There was no current POC. 2) We contacted the agency yesterday and requested the current POC.

Survey of November 29, 2022

7 findings
E0000

The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare Emergency Preparedness Program survey at the agency on 11/28/22 to 11/29/22. Standard deficiencies were cited as a result of the Emergency Preparedness Program survey.

E0006

Plan Based on All Hazards Risk Assessment CFR(s): 484.102(a)(1)-(2) §403.748(a)(1)-(2), §416.54(a)(1)-(2), §418.113(a)(1)-(2), §441.184(a)(1)-(2), §460.84(a)(1)-(2), §482.15(a)(1)-(2), §483.73(a)(1)-(2), §483.475(a)(1)-(2), §484.102(a)(1)-(2), §485.68(a)(1)-(2), §485.625(a)(1)-(2), §485.727(a)(1)-(2), §485.920(a)(1)-(2), §486.360(a)(1)-(2), §491.12(a)(1)-(2), §494.62(a)(1)-(2) [(a) Emergency Plan. The [facility] must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be reviewed, and updated at least every 2 years. The plan must do the following:] (1) Be based on and include a documented, facility-based and community-based risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach.* (2) Include strategies for addressing emergency events identified by the risk assessment. * [For Hospices at §418.113(a):] Emergency Plan. The Hospice must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be reviewed, and updated at least every 2 years. The plan must do the following: (1) Be based on and include a documented, facility-based and community-based risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach. (2) Include strategies for addressing emergency events identified by the risk assessment, including the management of the consequences of power failures, natural disasters, and other emergencies that would affect the hospice's ability to provide care. *[For LTC facilities at §483.73(a):] Emergency Plan. The LTC facility must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be reviewed, and updated at least annually. The plan must do the following: (1) Be based on and include a documented, facility-based and community-based risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach, including missing residents. (2) Include strategies for addressing emergency events identified by the risk assessment. *[For ICF/IIDs at §483.475(a):] Emergency Plan. The ICF/IID must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness plan that must be reviewed, and updated at least every 2 years. The plan must do the following: (1) Be based on and include a documented, facility-based and community-based risk assessment, utilizing an all-hazards approach, including missing clients. (2) Include strategies for addressing emergency events identified by the risk assessment. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview the agency failed to ensure a community-based risk assessment (All Hazards Risk Assessment) was reviewed and updated since 11/08/20 for all patients and employees. Findings: A review of administrative records showed documentation of a community-based risk assessment dated 11/08/20. Documentation showed the All Hazards Risk Assessment had not been reviewed or updated since 11/08/20 for the agency, its patient population, or its employees. On 11/29/22 at 11:30 a.m., Staff A stated the All-Hazards Risk Assessment had not been reviewed or updated since 11/08/20 for the agency.

E0030

Names and Contact Information CFR(s): 484.102(c)(1) §403.748(c)(1), §416.54(c)(1), §418.113(c)(1), §441.184(c)(1), §460.84(c)(1), §482.15(c)(1), §483.73(c)(1), §483.475(c)(1), §484.102(c)(1), §485.68(c)(1), §485.625(c)(1), §485.727(c)(1), §485.920(c)(1), §486.360(c)(1), §491.12(c)(1), §494.62(c)(1). [(c) The [facility must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan that complies with Federal, State and local laws and must be reviewed and updated at least every 2 years [annually for LTC facilities]. The communication plan must include all of the following:] (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Patients' physicians (iv) Other [facilities]. (v) Volunteers. *[For Hospitals at §482.15(c) and CAHs at §485.625(c)] The communication plan must include all of the following: (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Patients' physicians (iv) Other [hospitals and CAHs]. (v) Volunteers. *[For RNHCIs at §403.748(c):] The communication plan must include all of the following: (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Next of kin, guardian, or custodian. (iv) Other RNHCIs. (v) Volunteers. *[For ASCs at §416.45(c):] The communication plan must include all of the following: (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Patients' physicians. (iv) Volunteers. *[For Hospices at §418.113(c):] The communication plan must include all of the following: (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Hospice employees. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Patients' physicians. (iv) Other hospices. *[For HHAs at §484.102(c):] The communication plan must include all of the following: (1) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Patients' physicians. (iv) Volunteers. *[For OPOs at §486.360(c):] The communication plan must include all of the following: (2) Names and contact information for the following: (i) Staff. (ii) Entities providing services under arrangement. (iii) Volunteers. (iv) Other OPOs. (v) Transplant and donor hospitals in the OPO's Donation Service Area (DSA). This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure an Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan included required staff contact information for the agency. Findings: A review of administrative records showed no documentation the Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan included staff contact information for the agency. On 11/29/22 at 11:30 a.m., Staff A stated the active staff member call list was not included in the Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan for the agency.

E0031

Emergency Officials Contact Information CFR(s): 484.102(c)(2) §403.748(c)(2), §416.54(c)(2), §418.113(c)(2), §441.184(c)(2), §460.84(c)(2), §482.15(c)(2), §483.73(c)(2), §483.475(c)(2), §484.102(c)(2), §485.68(c)(2), §485.625(c)(2), §485.727(c)(2), §485.920(c)(2), §486.360(c)(2), §491.12(c)(2), §494.62(c)(2). [(c) The [facility] must develop and maintain an emergency preparedness communication plan that complies with Federal, State and local laws and must be reviewed and updated at least every 2 years [annually for LTC facilities]. The communication plan must include all of the following: (2) Contact information for the following: (i) Federal, State, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness staff. (ii) Other sources of assistance. *[For LTC Facilities at §483.73(c):] (2) Contact information for the following: (i) Federal, State, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness staff. (ii) The State Licensing and Certification Agency. (iii) The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. (iv) Other sources of assistance. *[For ICF/IIDs at §483.475(c):] (2) Contact information for the following: (i) Federal, State, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness staff. (ii) Other sources of assistance. (iii) The State Licensing and Certification Agency. (iv) The State Protection and Advocacy Agency. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure an Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan included contact information for emergency management resource agencies; local, state, tribal and federal for the agency effecting all patients and employees. Findings: A review of administrative records showed no documentation the Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan included contact information for emergency management resource agencies; local, state, tribal and federal for the agency. On 11/29/22 at 11:30 a.m., Staff A stated the Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan did not include required contact information for the emergency management resource agencies; local, state, tribal and federal for the agency.

G0000

The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare re-certification survey at the agency on 11/28/22 through 11/29/22. An entrance conference was conducted with Staff A. The survey process was explained. Questions were answered. Staff A and Staff B were identified as the contact persons for administrative and clinical issues. Findings were discussed during an informal exit conference with Staff A and B. Standard level deficiencies were cited as a result of the Medicare re-certification survey. Glossary: POC Plan of Care SN skilled nurse

G0574

Plan of care must include the following CFR(s): 484.60(a)(2)(i-xvi) The individualized plan of care must include the following: (i) All pertinent diagnoses; (ii) The patient's mental, psychosocial, and cognitive status; (iii) The types of services, supplies, and equipment required; (iv) The frequency and duration of visits to be made; (v) Prognosis; (vi) Rehabilitation potential; (vii) Functional limitations; (viii) Activities permitted; (ix) Nutritional requirements; (x) All medications and treatments; (xi) Safety measures to protect against injury; (xii) A description of the patient's risk for emergency department visits and hospital re-admission, and all necessary interventions to address the underlying risk factors. (xiii) Patient and caregiver education and training to facilitate timely discharge; (xiv) Patient-specific interventions and education; measurable outcomes and goals identified by the HHA and the patient; (xv) Information related to any advanced directives; and (xvi) Any additional items the HHA or physician or allowed practitioner may choose to include. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure the individualized patient POC included recurring urinary catheter intervention treatment due dates were documented for one (Patient #4) of seven patients. Findings: Patient #4 A review of the plan of care dated 09/27/22 to 11/25/22 documented a principal diagnosis of neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. POC orders directed SN to perform interventional treatment of indwelling Foley catheter change every four weeks. POC documentation showed no treatment date the indwelling Foley catheter change was due or last performed. On 11/29/22 at 10:30 a.m., Staff B stated recurring urinary catheter intervention treatment due dates should have been documented on the POC.

G1022

Discharge and transfer summaries CFR(s): 484.110(a)(6)(i-iii) (i) A completed discharge summary that is sent to the primary care practitioner or other health care professional who will be responsible for providing care and services to the patient after discharge from the HHA (if any) within 5 business days of the patient's discharge; or (ii) A completed transfer summary that is sent within 2 business days of a planned transfer, if the patient's care will be immediately continued in a health care facility; or (iii) A completed transfer summary that is sent within 2 business days of becoming aware of an unplanned transfer, if the patient is still receiving care in a health care facility at the time when the HHA becomes aware of the transfer. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interview, the agency failed to ensure a completed transfer and/or discharge summary was provided for two (Patients #6 and #7) of seven patients. Findings: Patient #6 A review of the clinical record documented transfer from the agency on 01/10/22 to inpatient hospital provider services. Documentation showed no transfer summary was provided to the inpatient hospital service provider. Patient #7 A review of the clinical record documented discharge from the agency on 09/26/22 to assisted living provider services. Documentation showed no discharge summary was provided to the assisted living service provider. On 11/29/22 at 11:20 a.m., Staff B stated no transfer and/or discharge summary was sent to the receiving service providers for Patients #6 and #7.

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