The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare Emergency Preparedness Program survey at the agency on 10/31/23 to 11/02/23.No deficiencies were cited as a result of the Medicare Emergency Preparedness Program.
Every finding on record at Health Watch Health Care of SW Oklahoma LLC
Lawton, Oklahoma · CCN 377659
4 findings across 1 survey, 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 2, 2023
4 findingsThe Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted an unannounced Medicare re-certification survey at the agency on 10/31/23 to 11/02/23.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 clinical and administrative issues.Findings were discussed during an informal exit conference with Staff A and B and by phone Staff C, D, E, F and G.Deficiencies were cited as a result of the re-certification survey. GLOSSARY:CHHA Certified Home Health AidePOC Plan of CarePt/Pts Patient/PatientsSN Skilled Nurse PT/PTA Physical Therapy/ Physical Therapy Assistant
Conformance with physician orders CFR(s): 484.60(b) Standard: Conformance with physician or allowed practitioner orders. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure; 1. the skilled nurse notified the physician of pain levels outside the ordered parameters for one (Patient #2) of seven patients, and 2. the skilled nurse notified the physician of blood pressure levels outside the ordered parameters for one (Patient #5) of seven patients. Patient #1 A review of the plan of care dated 10/14/23 to 12/12/23 showed and order for the physician to be notified of pain levels greater than 7 on the classic 1-10 pain scale. A review of the clinical record showed the following: A physical therapy assessment dated 10/14/23 documented a pain level of 8 on the classic 1-10 pain scale with no physician notification. A physical therapy assessment dated 10/17/23 documented a pain level of 9 on the classic 1-10 pain scale with no physician notification. A physical therapy assessment dated 10/19/23 documented a pain level of 8 on the classic 1-10 pain scale with no physician notification. A physical therapy assessment dated 10/22/23 documented a pain level of 9 on the classic 1-10 pain scale with no physician notification. Patient #5 A plan of care dated 07/31/23 to 09/28/23 documented the physician was to be notified of a diastolic blood pressure less than 60. A skilled nurse assessment dated 08/30/23 documented a diastolic blood pressure of 58 with no physician notification. On 11/02/23 at 1:15 pm, Staff A stated: 1. there was no documentation of notification to the physician of pain levels out of parameters for Patient #1. 2. there was no documentation of notification to the physician of the diastolic blood pressure out of parameters for Patient #5.
Contents of clinical record CFR(s): 484.110(a) Standard: Contents of clinical record. The record must include: This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to ensure accuracy of wound documentation for one (Patient #2) of seven patients. Patient #2 A review of the plan of care dated 08/03/23 to 10/01/23 showed a skilled nurse frequency of one visit per week for one week and one visit every two weeks for six weeks. A physician's order dated 09/05/23 documented a wound to the right hip of the patient. A review of the clinical record showed the following: A skilled nurse assessment dated 08/16/23 documented wound care provided to the patient's left hip. A skilled nurse assessment dated 08/31/23 documented wound care provided to the patient's left hip. A skilled nurse assessment dated 09/12/23 documented wound care provided to the patient's left hip. A skilled nurse assessment dated09/27/23 documented wound care provided to the patient's left hip. On 11/02/23 at 1:00 pm, Staff A stated the skilled nurse assessments did not accurately document the location of the wound ordered to be provided treatment.
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