Deficiency Index

Every finding on record at Ek Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

Van Nuys, California · CCN B41573

1 finding 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 May 20, 2022

1 finding
L0530

Upon patient record review, 1 of 5 (Patient #3) did not have evidence in the patient record that a review was completed of all prescription and non-prescription medications, including herbal remedies that could affect drug therapy. This review includes, but is not limited to: • Effectiveness of drug therapy • Drug side effects • Actual or potential drug interactions • Duplicate drug therapy • Drug therapy currently associated with laboratory monitoring. Patient Record #3: The record contained a physician order dated 4/13/22 that read: Senna Plus 8.6 mg 2 tablets oral 2 times a day as needed. Lasix 40 mg 2 tabs oral in the morning once a day as needed. The medication profile included Senna 8.6 mg 1 tab oral once a day as needed and Furosemide 40 mg 1 tab oral in the morning daily as needed. The physician was contacted 5-20-22 to confirm order was accurate. Medication profile was subsequently updated during survey. Discussed plan for prompt prn home visit to share corrected med profile and provide education.

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