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It is required that the documented comprehensive assessment includes a drug profile that contains the patient's current prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The medication review process includes the identification of the following: the effectiveness of drug therapy; actual or potential drug interactions. The drug profile is updated per the hospice policy and procedure, but, at minimum, at the time of each comprehensive assessment and/or when new medication is added or changes are made to existing medication. This standard was not met as evidenced by a review of clinical records and interview. 2 of 11 (18%) records reviewed revealed that drug profiles were incomplete or not updated. Record #6 was reviewed and identified the patient elected hospice care on 06/18/2022. The initial assessment completed by the registered nurse (RN) on 06/18/2022 documented that the patient was on Oxygen at 2 liters per minute per nasal cannula. Oxygen was not listed on the medication profile. Record #10 was reviewed and identified the patient elected hospice care on 06/19/2022. The initial assessment completed by the registered nurse (RN) on 06/19/2022 documented that the patient was on Oxygen at 2 liters per minute per nasal cannula. Oxygen was not listed on the medication profile. The Director of Nursing was interviewed on 07/13/22 and confirmed that oxygen should have been added to the medication profiles.