Every finding on record at Affectionate Care Hospice LLC

Upon observation, there was no evidence the hospice follows acceptable standards of practice to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases, including standard precautions. During RN visit with all three of home patients, RN changed gloves during middle of visit without using hand sanitizer or washing hands prior to replacing gloves.

Upon patient client record review, 1 of 6 (Patient #6) 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. Patient #6 Has Discharge paperwork with nurse's signature e-signed without date on form.