Every finding on record at Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach, L.L.C.

It is required that the comprehensive assessment includes an initial bereavement assessment of the needs of the patient's family and other individuals, focusing on the social, spiritual, and cultural factors that may impact their ability to cope with the patient's death. This standard was not met as evidenced by clinical record review and interview. In 2 of 14 (14%) clinical records reviewed revealed that the initial bereavement assessment was not included in the interdisciplinary team's comprehensive assessments. Clinical Record 11: The patient was admitted to hospice services on 3/30/2023 with a diagnosis of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. During a joint record review and interview with the Director of Patient Care Services, there was no documented evidence that an initial bereavement assessment had been done by any member of the interdisciplinary team. Clinical Record 14: The patient was admitted to hospice services on 4/11/2023 with a diagnosis of Cerebrovascular disease. During a joint record review and interview with the Director of Patient Care Services, Chaplain and Social Work visits were declined by the patient, In the RN's initial assessment, there was no documented evidence that an initial bereavement assessment had been done by any member of the interdisciplinary team.