Every finding on record at Synergy Home Care- Northshore Region, Inc

This entity is in compliance with the federal emergency preparedness requirements.

Recertification Survey Abbreviations PoC- Plan of Care SOC- Start of Care

Reviewed, revised by physician every 60 days CFR(s): 484.60(c)(1) The individualized plan of care must be reviewed and revised by the physician or allowed practitioner who is responsible for the home health plan of care and the HHA as frequently as the patient's condition or needs require, but no less frequently than once every 60 days, beginning with the start of care date. This ELEMENT is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the agency failed to have the Plan of Care (PoC) reviewed and approved by the physician no less frequently than every 60 days, beginning with the SOC (Start of Care) date. This failed practice was identified for 1 (#4) of 7 (#1-#7) sampled patients whose clinical records were reviewed. Findings: Review of Patient #4's clinical record revealed a SOC date of 04/03/2024. Review of the PoC/485 for the certification period 04/03/2024 to 06/01/2024 revealed the physician's review and approval signature was dated 06/05/2024, which was 63 days after the SOC date. An interview with S1ADM was conducted on 07/10/2024 at 11:35 a.m., and the PoC for Patient #4 was reviewed. S1ADM stated the patient’s physician should review and approve all patient's PoC/485's within 60 days of the SOC date. S1ADM confirmed Patient #4’s aforementioned PoC/485 was not reviewed and approved within the required 60-day period and should have been.