Every finding on record at Hospice of Garrett County

Based on a review of personnel files, policies, and procedures and an interview with the agencys administrative staff, the hospice agencys administration failed to comply with other federal regulatory requirements for obtaining mandatory Hepatitis B declinations from its employees. This did not occur for 5 out of 10 employee files reviewed. --- Findings included: On 08/17/2023, a review of the employee files revealed no documentary evidence that 5 out of 10 employees were offered Hepatitis B (a serious liver infection) vaccinations as required by federal regulation, nor was a declination form completed by the employee. Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination (Mandatory) is from the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), standard number 1910.1030 App A.