Deficiency Index

Every finding on record at In Homecare Network North LLC

Muncie, Indiana · CCN 157553

12 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 January 25, 2024

10 findings
E0000

An Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Indiana State Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 484.102. Survey Dates: January 22, 23, 24, and 25; 2024 Facility Number: 003788 Census: 125 At this Emergency Preparedness survey, Indiana Homecare Network was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers, 42 CFR 484.102. QR Completed on 01/30/2024 by A4

G0000

This visit was for a Federal Recertification and State Re-licensure survey of a Home Health Provider. Survey Dates: January 22, 23, 24, 25, 2024 Facility ID: 003788 12-Month Unduplicated Skilled Admissions: 383 The survey was announced as partially extended on 1/24/2024 at 3:25 PM. This deficiency report reflects State Findings cited in accordance with 410 IAC 17. Refer to State Form for additional State Findings.

G0434

Participate in care CFR(s): 484.50(c)(4)(i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi,vii,viii) Participate in, be informed about, and consent or refuse care in advance of and during treatment, where appropriate, with respect to-- (i) Completion of all assessments; (ii) The care to be furnished, based on the comprehensive assessment; (iii) Establishing and revising the plan of care; (iv) The disciplines that will furnish the care; (v) The frequency of visits; (vi) Expected outcomes of care, including patient-identified goals, and anticipated risks and benefits; (vii) Any factors that could impact treatment effectiveness; and (viii) Any changes in the care to be furnished. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to ensure patients were informed of a delay in start of therapy services for 2 of 2 records which evidenced a lapse in time for therapy service(s) initiation (Patient #2 and 5). Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy “Patient Rights and Responsibilities” indicated the patient has the right to participate in, be informed about, and consent or refuse care in advance of and during treatment, where appropriate, with respect to the care being furnished based upon the comprehensive assessment, the disciplines that will furnish care, the frequency of the visits and any changes in the care to be furnished. 2. The review of Patient #2’s clinical record included a plan of care for the initial certification period 1/13/24 to 3/12/24. The plan of care indicated the patient was to receive an Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluation for services the week of 1/14/24. The record included an initial comprehensive assessment, conducted by Physical Therapist (PT) 3 on 1/13/24, which indicated Patient #2’s need for OT services. The record failed to include an OT evaluation visit has been performed and failed to evidence communication with the patient regarding the delay in the OT evaluation. During a home visit on 1/23/24 beginning at 9:00 AM, Patient #2 stated they had not been contacted by the home health agency to have the OT evaluation scheduled and they have not received any OT services. During an interview on 1/24/23 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the OT evaluation visit had not been performed with Patient #2 and the clinical record failed to evidence documentation the patient had been notified of the delay. 3. The review of Patient #5’s clinical record included a plan of care for the initial certification period from 1/11/24 to 3/10/24. The plan of care indicated the patient was to receive an Occupational Therapy (OT) and Social Work (SW) evaluation for services the week of 1/14/24. The record included an initial comprehensive assessment, conducted by Registered Nurse (RN) 4 on 1/11/24, which indicated Patient #5’s need for OT and SW services. The record failed to include OT or SW evaluation visits and failed to evidence communication with the patient regarding the delay in the OT and SW evaluations. During an interview on 1/24/23 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the OT and SW evaluation visits had not been performed with Patient #5 and the clinical record failed to evidence documentation the patient has been notified of the delay. 410 IAC 17-12-3(b)(2)(D)(ii)(BB)

G0514

RN performs assessment CFR(s): 484.55(a)(1) A registered nurse must conduct an initial assessment visit to determine the immediate care and support needs of the patient; and, for Medicare patients, to determine eligibility for the Medicare home health benefit, including homebound status. The initial assessment visit must be held either within 48 hours of referral, or within 48 hours of the patient's return home, or on the physician or allowed practitioner - ordered start of care date. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to ensure an initial assessment was completed by a registered nurse (RN) within 48 hours of referral for 1 of 3 active patients reviewed with SOC in the last 4 weeks (Patient #3). Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy “Admission Process” indicated admission / initial visits are made within 48 hours from referral unless there is a specific physician ordered start of care (SOC) date which would supersede the state established timeframes. 2. The review of Patient #3’s clinical record evidenced a referral for home health services was received on 12/22/23 indicating Patient #3 would be discharged from Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) on 12/23/23. The initial assessment by the Registered Nurse (RN) 3 was performed on 12/28/23. The clinical record failed to evidence documentation the physician was contacted regarding the delay in the initial assessment and failed to include a physician order to perform the initial assessment greater than 48 hours after the Patient #3 discharged from the SNF. 3. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #3 did not include a physician’s order for the delay in the initial assessment and confirmed the initial assessment was performed 5 days after Patient #3 was discharged from the SNF. 410 IAC 17-14-1(a)(1)(A)

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 home health agency failed to review the plan of care (POC) with the attending physician for 1 of 2 active clinical records with an occupational therapist OT Evaluation in the last month (Patient #3) and 1 of 2 active clinical records reviewed with a registered nurse (RN) recertification in the last 6 weeks (Patient #6). Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy” Plan of Care (POC)” indicated each patient has an individualized POC developed in consultation with the patient, physician or authorized practitioner, and staff. The POC is established prior to providing services. 2. A review of agency policy “Physician Orders” included but not limited to, “The Plan of Care (POC), telephone and or verbal orders must be signed and dated...within a timely manner per state regulation...Indiana...30 days...Verbal or telephone orders are entered into the software system when received and include the time and date the verbal order was received, ordering physician/authorized practitioner, name of physician designee when applicable, clinician that relayed the order (if appropriate), and the clinician accepting the order. 3. The review of Patient #3’s clinical record evidenced an OT evaluation completed on 12/30/23 by OT 1. The OT evaluation note indicated the physician would be notified via fax on 1/01/24 through the use of the MD/SBAR communication note. The clinical record failed to evidence verbal orders were obtained by OT 1 for the POC and failed to evidence the MD/SBAR communication note had been faxed to the physician. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #3 failed to include verbal or signed orders for the OT POC. 4. The review of Patient #6’s clinical record evidenced a comprehensive reassessment visit completed on 12/12/23 by RN 3. The comprehensive assessment note failed to include documentation of collaboration with the attending nurse practitioner for the recertification POC. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 10:31 AM, RN 3 indicated they were unsure if they contacted the attending practitioner for recertification orders and they confirmed the clinical record for Patient #6 does not include any collaboration documentation with the physician. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 1:05 PM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #6 failed to include documentation the patient POC was reviewed with the attending practitioner. 410 IAC 17-13-1(a)(2)

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 home health agency failed to ensure the plan of care included all safety measures to protect against injury for 3 of 7 active records reviewed (Patients #1, 4 and 6). 2. Patient #1’s clinical record included a plan of care (POC) for certification period 12/22/23 to 02/19/23. The POC included Aspirin children’s 81 milligram (mg) chewable tablet (an antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke) to be taken once daily and included a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease. The POC failed to include bleeding precautions and diabetic precautions. On 01/24/24 at 3:30 PM, the Administrator relayed they would expect to see bleeding precautions in the POC if the patient was on an antiplatelet medication and would expect to see diabetic precautions in the POC if the patient had a diabetes diagnosis. The Administrator indicated Patient #1’s medication list included Aspirin and the POC diagnosis list included diabetes. The Administrator relayed Patient #1’s POC did not include bleeding precautions or diabetic precautions. 3. Patient #4’s clinical record included a plan of care (POC) for certification period 12/24/23 to 02/21/23. The POC included Eliquis 5 mg tablet (an anticoagulant medication used to reduce the risk of blood clots) to be taken twice daily and included a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with foot ulcer. The POC failed to include bleeding precautions and diabetic precautions. On 01/24/24 at 3:30 PM, the Administrator relayed they would expect to see bleeding precautions in the POC if the patient was on an anticoagulant medication and would expect to see diabetic precautions in the POC if the patient had a diabetes diagnosis. The Administrator indicated Patient #4’s medication list included Eliquis and the POC diagnosis list included diabetes. The Administrator relayed Patient #4’s POC did not include bleeding precautions or diabetic precautions. Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy” Plan of Care (POC)” indicated each patient has an individualized POC developed in consultation with the patient, physician or authorized practitioner, and staff. The POC is updated no less than every 60 days and includes safety measures to protect against injury. 4. The review of Patient #6’s clinical record included a POC for certification period 12/13/23 to 2/10/24 and a medication list which included Levemir (insulin medication used to treat diabetes), Metformin (medication used to help control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood) and Novolog (medication used at mealtimes to help control blood sugar spikes) and included a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The POC failed to include diabetic precautions as a safety measure. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the POC for Patient #6 did not include the diabetic precautions safety measure and confirmed Patient #6 was taking diabetic medications and the home health agency was providing diabetic foot care. 410 IAC 17-13-1(a)(1)(C)(x)

G0580

Only as ordered by a physician CFR(s): 484.60(b)(1) Drugs, services, and treatments are administered only as ordered by a physician or allowed practitioner. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to ensure frequency orders were received and recorded prior to staff providing services for 5 of 7 active records reviewed (Patients #2, 3, 5, 6 and 7). 5. Patient #7’s clinical record contained a written add on discipline order dated 12/07/23 for occupational therapy (OT) effective 12/04/23 for 1 time per week for 1 week, 2 times per week for 3 weeks, and 1 time per week for 3 weeks. The written order indicated there was no verbal order received for the OT services and that the physician-signed, written order was received by the agency on 01/02/24. The clinical record included an occupational therapy assistant (COTA) note for a visit on 12/18/23 in which COTA 1 performed OT services for Patient #7. Patient #7’s clinical record failed to evidence the agency had an order to perform OT services for Patient #7 on 12/18/23. On 01/25/24 at 2:27 PM, the Administrator relayed there was no verbal order for OT services for Patient #7 beyond the OT evaluation visit on 12/07/23. The Administrator indicated the physician-signed, written order for OT services effective 12/04/23 was received by the agency on 01/2/24. The Administrator relayed there was a COTA visit on 12/18/23 that occurred prior to the order being received by the agency. Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy “Physician Orders” included but not limited to, “The Plan of Care (POC), telephone and or verbal orders must be signed and dated...within a timely manner per state regulation...Indiana...30 days...Verbal or telephone orders are entered into the software system when received and include the time and date the verbal order was received, ordering physician/authorized practitioner, name of physician designee when applicable, clinician that relayed the order (if appropriate), and the clinician accepting the order. 2. The review of Patient #2’s clinical record included a start of care (SOC) on 1/13/24 and a POC for certification period 1/13/24 to 3/12/24 with orders for Physical Therapy (PT) service frequencies of 1 visit a week for 1 week; 2 visits a week for 3 weeks then 1 visit a week for 3 weeks. The record evidenced PT visits were performed on 1/16/24, 1/18/24 and 1/23/24. The record failed to evidence documentation of a verbal order or a signed written order for the POC frequencies was obtained prior to the above visits performed. During an interview on 1/23/24 beginning at 2:05 PM, PT 1 confirmed they did not collaborate with the physician regarding the POC on 1/13/24 during their initial assessment of Patient #2. During an interview on interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #2 failed to include documentation of a verbal order or signed written orders for Patient #2’s POC frequencies. 3. The review of Patient #3’s clinical record included a start of care (SOC) on 12/28/23, an OT evaluation on 12/30/23 and a POC for certification period 12/28/23 to 2/25/24 with orders for Occupational Therapy (OT) service frequencies of 1 visit a week for 1 week; 2 visits a week for 3 weeks then 1 visit a week for 4 weeks. The record evidenced OT visits were performed on 1/04/24, 1/05/24, 1/09/24, 1/11/24, 1/16/24, 1/17/24 and 1/23/24. The record failed to evidence documentation of a verbal order or a signed written order for OT service frequencies was obtained prior to the above visits performed. During an interview on interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #3 failed to include documentation of a verbal order or signed written orders for Patient #3’s OT POC frequencies. 4. The review of Patient #5’s clinical record included a start of care (SOC) on 1/11/24 and a POC for certification period 1/11/24 to 3/10/24 with orders for Skilled Nurse (SN) service frequencies of 1 visit a week for 1 week; 2 visits a week for 2 weeks then 1 visit a week for 6 weeks. The record evidenced a SN visit was performed on 1/17/24. The record failed to evidence documentation of a verbal order or a signed written order for the POC frequencies was obtained prior to the above visit being performed. During an interview on interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #5 failed to include documentation of a verbal order or signed written orders for Patient #5’s POC frequencies. 410 IAC 17-13-1(a)(1)(iii)

G0584

Verbal orders CFR(s): 484.60(b)(3)(4) (3) Verbal orders must be accepted only by personnel authorized to do so by applicable state laws and regulations and by the HHA's internal policies. (4) When services are provided on the basis of a physician or allowed practitioner's verbal orders, a nurse acting in accordance with state licensure requirements, or other qualified practitioner responsible for furnishing or supervising the ordered services, in accordance with state law and the HHA's policies, must document the orders in the patient's clinical record, and sign, date, and time the orders. Verbal orders must be authenticated and dated by the physician or allowed pracitioner in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations, as well as the HHA's internal policies. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to ensure all verbal orders were entered into the electronic medical record and sent to the physician / attending practitioner for signature for 4 of 7 active records reviewed (Patients #2, 3, 5 and 6). Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy “Physician Orders” indicated verbal or telephone orders are entered into the software system when received and include the time and date the verbal order was received, ordering physician/authorized practitioner, name of physician designee when applicable, clinician that relayed the order (if appropriate), and the clinician accepting the order. 2. The review of Patient #2’s clinical record included a comprehensive assessment performed on 1/13/24 by Physical Therapist (PT) 1 and a communication note dated 1/15/24, which stated Other Person B gave a verbal order stating the POC was approved by Physician A. The clinical record failed to evidence a written verbal order was generated and sent to Physician A for signature. During an interview on 1/23/24 beginning at 2:05 PM, PT 1 confirmed they did not create a verbal order for Patient #2’s plan of care to be sent to Physician A for signature. 3. The review of Patient #3’s clinical record included a comprehensive assessment performed on 12/28/23 by Registered Nurse (RN) 3 and a QR communication note dated 1/02/24, which stated RN 3 spoke with Other Person D at Physician C’s office stating Physician C agrees with all recommendations in the POC. The clinical record failed to evidence a written verbal order was generated and sent to Physician C for signature. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #3 failed to include complete verbal order documentation and indicated a verbal order had not been generated or sent to the physician for signature. 4. The review of Patient #5’s clinical record included a comprehensive assessment performed on 1/11/24 by Registered Nurse (RN) 4 and a QR communication note dated 1/17/24, which stated RN 4 spoke with Other Person F at Physician’s office E on 1/12/23 at 9:00 AM and RN 4 agrees with all recommendations in the QR POC recommendations note dated 1/16/23. The clinical record failed to evidence a written verbal order was received and sent to Physician E for signature. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 2:16 PM, RN 4 stated they were unsure if they contacted Physician E for the recertification POC. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #5 failed to include verbal order documentation and indicated a verbal order had not been generated or sent to the physician for signature. 5. The review of Patient #6’s clinical record included a recertification comprehensive assessment performed on 12/12/23 by Registered Nurse (RN) 3 and a QR communication note dated 12/19/23, which stated RN 3 spoke with Attending Practitioner G 12/12/23 at 4:00 PM and RN 4 agrees with all recommendations in the QR POC recommendations note dated 12/15/23. The clinical record failed to evidence a written verbal order was received and sent to Attending Practitioner G for signature. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 9:59 AM, RN 3 stated they were unsure if they contacted Attending Practitioner G for the recertification POC and confirmed they did not create a verbal order for Patient #6’s plan of care to be sent to Attending Practitioner G for signature. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #6 failed to include complete verbal order documentation and indicated a verbal order had not been generated or sent to the physician for signature. 410 IAC 17-14-1(a)(1)(H)

G0598

Discharge plans communication CFR(s): 484.60(c)(3)(ii) (ii) Any revisions related to plans for the patient's discharge must be communicated to the patient, representative, caregiver, all physicians or allowed practitioner's issuing orders for the HHA plan of care, and the patient's 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). This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to document collaboration with the physician prior to discharge from physical therapy (PT) services for 1 of 1 active patient records reviewed with a PT discharge (Patient #3). Findings Include: 1. A review of agency policy “Patient Discharge / Transfer Process” indicated revisions to plan for patient’s discharge will be communicated to the patient, patient’s representative if any, caregiver, if any, all physicians issuing orders and patient’s primary care practitioner or health care professional who will provide care and services to patient after discharge, if any and indicated patients are notified of discharge as soon as possible prior to discharge as outlined in Notice of Non-Coverage, Expedited Determination and Reconsideration for Discharge Policy. 2. A review of agency policy “Coordination of Care, From Admit Through Discharge” indicated coordination of care with physician / authorized practitioner at admission, throughout care, and at discharge, coordination of services is promoted through routine communication with the patient’s physician and indicated patient/caregiver will be notified regarding transfer / discharge. 3. The clinical record for Patient #3 included a plan of care (POC) for the certification period 12/28/23 to 2/25/24 with PT visit frequencies of 1 time a week for 2 weeks, 2 times a week for 3 weeks then 1 time a week for 4 weeks. The clinical record included a care coordination note dated 1/22/24 from the Quality review employee stating PT services have been denied by Patient #3’s insurance. The care coordination note advised PT 1 to review patient’s status and need for continued care and if addition treatment is determined, please update the account with supporting documentation for an additional request to Patient #3’s insurance provider and stated discharge is not required at this time. A discharge note, completed by PT 1, dated 1/23/24 included documentation that Patient #3 was being discharged early due to payor dictated reason and indicated Patient #3 needs additional care to ensure full meeting of goals and safety in the home. The clinical record for Patient #3 failed to include any coordination with the physician prior to PT discharge from services. 4. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 10:10 AM, PT 1 indicated they performed the PT services discharge for Patient #3 as advised by the office manager and indicated they did not collaborate with the attending physician prior to discharge. The physician was faxed after the PT discharge visit. 5. During an interview on 1/24/24 beginning at 11:10 AM, the Administrator confirmed the clinical record for Patient #3 failed to include any collaboration documentation with the physician prior to Patient #3 being discharged from physical therapy services.

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: DPS: Based on record review and interview, the home health agency failed to send a transfer summary to the health facility to which the patient was transferred for 3 of 3 transferred patient records reviewed (Patient #8, #9, #10.) Findings include: 1. Policy #2.1.004 “Patient Discharge/Transfer Process”, revised 10/01/23, relayed a transfer summary is to be sent to the primary care physician and the facility to which the patient is transferred within 2 business days of a planned transfer or becoming aware of an unplanned transfer. 2. Patient #8’s clinical record failed to evidence a transfer summary was sent to the facility to which the patient was transferred. On 01/24/24 at 3:30 PM, the Administrator relayed a transfer summary had been sent to the primary care physician but not to the facility to which Patient #8 was transferred. 3. Patient #9’s clinical record failed to evidence a transfer summary was sent to the facility to which the patient was transferred. On 01/24/24 at 3:30 PM, the Administrator relayed a transfer summary had been sent to the primary care physician but not to the facility to which Patient #8 was transferred. 4. Patient #10’s clinical record failed to evidence a transfer summary was sent to the facility to which the patient was transferred. On 01/24/24 at 3:30 PM, the Administrator relayed a transfer summary had been sent to the primary care physician but not to the facility to which Patient #8 was transferred. 410 IAC 17-15-1(a)(6)

Survey of August 12, 2021

2 findings
G0000

This was a federal complaint survey. IN00347291; Substantiated Survey Dates: August 10, 11, 12; 2021 Facility Number: 003788 Provider Number: 157553 Skilled: 137 Total Active Census: 137 Unduplicated Admissions for previous 12 months: 607

G0954

Ensures qualified pre-designated person CFR(s): 484.105(b)(2) When the administrator is not available, a qualified, pre-designated person, who is authorized in writing by the administrator and the governing body, assumes the same responsibilities and obligations as the administrator. The pre-designated person may be the clinical manager as described in paragraph (c) of this section. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the governing body failed to appoint the alternate administrator, in writing. Findings include: A policy titled " ....Executive Director [Home Health] ... The Executive Director serves as the Administrator of home health provider and is responsible for ... compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines ...." Pre-survey information accessed on 8/9/21 at 10:00 AM, states, " ...Alternate Administrator ... [Registered Nurse C] ... effective date ... 12/30/20 ...." Governing Body minutes were requested on 8//10/21 at 1:30 PM. Upon exit, no governing body minutes which showed an appointment of the alternate administrator had been submitted. During an interview on 8/10/21 at 11:00 AM, when asked who the alternate administrator is, the Administrator stated, "[Registered Nurse D]."

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