Upon patient record review, 2 of 14 (Patient #1,3) did not have evidence the plan of care must include all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including equipment and supply needs. Patient #1, During home visit observed patient has a tube feeding pump. No evidence of tube feeding pump listed as DME on plan of care. Patient #3, During home visit observed patient has a hospital bed. No evidence of hospital bed listed as DME on plan of care.
Every finding on record at Communicare Hospice Inc
Pasadena, California · CCN B41519
2 findings 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 April 16, 2025
2 findingsUpon patient record review, 1 of 14 (Patient #2) did not have evidence that the IDG ensures that the care and services are provided in accordance with the plan of care. Patient #2, Frequency orders for RN every 2 weeks, LVN one time per week. No evidence of LVN visits completed, no missed visit documented.
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