Every finding on record at Ave Hospice Care, Inc

Upon patient record review, 2 of 5 (Patients #2 and #3) did not have evidence the plan of care must include all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including equipment and supply needs. Patients #2 and #3: These patients had a shower chair that was not included on Plan of Care.

Upon patient client record review, 1 of 5 (Patient #1) 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 #1: Patients DOB listed in record was 8/27/41 (80 years old). In the nursing comprehensive narrative on 8/6/22 and MD narrative on 8/8/22 identified this patient as a 61 year old, not an 80 year old.