Every finding on record at Bjc Hospice

Based on document review and staff review, it was a determined in 1 of 1 Long Term Care facilities, the Hospice failed provide Hospice orientation of Hospice philosophy, hospice policy and procedures, concept of care, including nursing care of the terminally ill to Long Term Facility staff. --- 1. 1. The Long Term Care Facility Agreement where Pt #3 was residing was reviewed on 11/1/2023. The agreement indicated under ";4. Responsibilities of Hospice 4.12 Orientation and Education. Hospice shall furnish such orientation and continuing education programs to Facility personnel who provide Long Term Care Services under this Agreement, as may be mutually agreed to by the parties hereto, regarding (a) hospice philosophy, including without limitation, Hospice policies and procedures regarding methods of comfort, pain control, symptom management, as well as principles about death and dying, individual responses to death..." 2. 2. On 11/1/2023 at approximately 2:00 PM an interview was conducted with Hospice Supervisor (E #4). E #4 confirmed there was no documentation to indicate Hospice training had been done at the Long Term Care facility.