Every finding on record at Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice

Based on document review and interview, it was determined the Hospice failed to meet the Medical Director requirements by designating another physician to act in place in the Medical Director’s absence. --- Findings include: 1. The policy titled “Medical Director” (reviewed 05/2024) was reviewed. The policy stated, “…In his/her absence, the medical director or governing body shall designate another physician to assume responsibilities and obligation as the medical director.”2. The contract for the Medical Director (E #4) was reviewed on 4/1/2025 at approximately 1:00 PM. The contract lacked documentation that the Hospice or Medical Director had designated a physician to act in the absence of E #4.3. An interview was conducted on 4/2/25 with Hospice Administrator (E #3) at approximately 10:15 AM. E #3 verbally agreed the Hospice did not have a designated physician in place to act in the absence of E #4.