Every finding on record at Interim Healthcare of Pittsburg, Inc.

Based on the findings of an onsite unannounced Medicare Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted May 18, 2026, through May 21, 2026, Interim Healthcare Of Erie was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR, Part 484.22, Subpart B, Conditions of Participation: Home Health Agencies - Emergency Preparedness.

Based on the findings of an onsite unannounced Medicare Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted May 18, 2026, through May 21, 2026, Interim Healthcare Of Erie was found not to be in compliance with the requirements of 42 CFR, Part 484, Subparts B and C, Conditions of Participation: Home Health Agencies.

Infection Prevention CFR(s): 484.70(a) Standard: Infection Prevention. The HHA must follow accepted standards of practice, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of agency policy and procedure, observations (OBS) during home visits and staff (EMP) interview, the agency failed to ensure staff followed infection control standards of practice and agency policy and procedure for four (4) of seven (7) observations providing direct care to patients (OBS2, OBS5, OBS6, OBS7). Findings Included: Review of the agency policy and procedures was conducted 5/18/2025 at approximately 11:00am revealed, "Policy Addendum: Equipment/Medical Supply Bag Process... Policy Health care staff prevent contamination of the supply bag and its contents. Health care staff protect patients, household members, and health care workers from the spread of infection.... PURPOSE: To prevent the spread of pathogens from one patient to another. … Procedure...4) d) Spread an impervious barrier (e.g., disposable under pad, plastic bag, wax paper, etc.) on the surface before setting the bag down to help prevent the transmission of infections. 10) After the completion of care, decontaminate your hands by washing your hands with soap and water, wipe off reusable equipment with a disinfecting wipe or alcohol swab before replacing into the bag and repack your bag...." During a home visit observation Consumer Record (CR) #2 OBS2, on 5/19/2026 at approximately 11:00am Employee (EMP)10 provided direct patient care. EMP10 placed bag on surface without a barrier under the bag and then removed a non-disposable barrier from the bag to place supplies on. Barrier was then wiped with disinfectant and returned to the supply bag. During a home visit observation CR #4 OBS5, on 5/19/2026 at approximately 2:00pm EMP11 provided direct patient care. EMP11 used a non-disposable barrier from the bag to place supplies on. During a home visit observation CR #5 OBS6, on 5/20/2026 at approximately 8:30am EMP12 provided direct patient care. EMP11 Placed sanitized pulse oximeter and thermometer in pocket instead of returning to supply bag. Stethoscope was not cleaned, remained around EMP11 neck when leaving the residence. During a home visit observation CR #6 OBS7, on 5/20/2026 at approximately 9:45am EMP13 provided direct patient care. Household pets laid on cleaned barrier and previously cleaned location of stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, and thermometer. Items returned to the bag without cleaning after household pets had explored. An exit interview with the Regional Manager and Clinical Manager on 5/21/2026 at approximately 2:45pm confirmed the above findings.