Every finding on record at Helping Hands Hospice & Palliative Care LLC

Upon patient record review, 1 of 3 (Patient #1) 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 The patients initial comprehensive assessment indicates that the patient uses a walker for ambulation and that she is incontinent. The plan of care does not include the walker or the incontinent supplies. (Corrected on site.)

Upon patient client record review, 1 of 3 (Patient #1) did not have evidence that all entries are legible, clear, complete, and appropriately authenticated and dated in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures and currently accepted standards of practice. Electronic signatures are acceptable as long the hospice is following appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the patient records. Patient #1 The patients medical records includes an initial assessment for spiritual care performed on 2/3/23 that was not properly authenticated/signed by the clinician. (Corrected on site.)