Upon patient client record review, 5 of 5 (Patients #1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 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. Patients #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All RN and LPN entries to date contain signature with first initial and last name vs complete first name as identified on medical record with associated credentials and date.
Every finding on record at Bright Star Hospice Care
Los Angeles, California · CCN B41505
1 finding across 1 survey, in the inspector's own words.
The inspector’s own words from form CMS-2567, unedited, including CMS’s own spacing. Names and some dates are redacted by CMS.
Survey of March 25, 2022
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