Every finding on record at Cherish Hospice, Inc.

Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 6 patient records reviewed, the hospice plan of care did not include all services needed for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related care, including interventions to manage symptoms. In RR#3, the initial RN comprehensive assessment indicated the need for aspiration precautions for the patient with no teeth on a regular diet. Poor appetite and fluid intake, with recent weight loss was also documented on the initial Certificate of Terminal Illness. The hospice plan of care did not include interventions for managing the risks/symptoms associated with the patient's nutrition/hydration status. This was reveiwed and confirmed with the Quality Manager.