Every finding on record at Community Health Professionals, Inc.

It is required that hospice aides are assigned to a specific patient by a registered nurse who is a member of the Interdisciplinary Group. Written patient care instructions for a hospice aide are prepared by a RN who is responsible for the supervision of the hospice aide. This standard was not met as evidenced by clinical record review and interview. In 1 of 5 (20%) clinical records reviewed in which a hospice aide was accepted for care, revealed that the agency did not ensure that the aide care plan provided clear and specific instructions for all assigned tasks. Clinical Record 7: The aide plan of care was updated on 07/28/2023. The task of a shower was assigned to be performed at each visit. A wound was identified on 09/05/2023 that required calcium alginate and Mepilex dressing. No documented direction was provided for how to protect the wound during a shower or what to do if the dressing was wet. During an interview on 01/23/2024, the Director of Hospice stated that the details of care of the dressing during the shower were not clear.