Every finding on record at Adoration Hospice Care Texas LLC

Observed in Individual Tracer. In 2 of 6 home visits conducted, During HV1, the Hospice nurse surveyor noted that the RN did not change her gloves after assessing the feet and then proceeded up the body without changing her gloves. In addition, she did rooted through her bag with contaminated hand to find her gel. In HV 6, the nurse did not gel her hands after removing gloves and cleaning her equipment. This was validated in a discussion with and observation by the DON.

Observed in Record Review. The surveyor noted that the organization had not properly contracted physical therapy services, as evidenced by a contract that did not include a stipulation that the contracted agency would complete a criminal background check on contracted employees who provide direct patient care or have access to patient records, as required by law. This finding was discussed with the Director.