Every finding on record at Aa Family Hospice Inc

Upon patient record review, 2 of 14 (Patient #3,4) did not have evidence that all entries are legible, clear, complete, and appropriately authenticated and dated in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures and currently accepted standards of practice. Electronic signatures are acceptable as long the hospice is following appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the patient records. #3,4-The record contains incongruent information related to the narcotic disposal form. The form was signed on admission and prior to death, in advance of any medication disposal (medication fields on the form are without content).

Upon patient record review, 2 of 14 (Patient #11,12) did not have evidence that if a patient revokes the election of hospice care or is discharged from hospice in accordance with §418.26, the hospice must forward to the patient's attending physician: • A copy of the hospice discharge summary • The patient's clinical record, if requested #11,12-There is no evidence that the discharge summary was forwarded to the patient's attending physician.