Every finding on record at Memorial Family for Hospice and Palliative Care LLC

It is required that the hospice designates a registered nurse member of the IDG to: Provide coordination of care; continuous assessment of each patient’s and family’s needs; ensure the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Hospice care and services provided to patients and families follow the individualized plan of care established by: The hospice IDG in collaboration with the attending physician (if any). This standard was not met as evidenced by a review of clinical records and interviews. 1 of 5 (20%) records revealed the hospice did not ensure the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Clinical Record 3: Patient was admitted to hospice services on 8/18/2022, The plan of care dated 8/18/2022, 8/29/2022, 9/12/2022, and 9/26/2022 contained an order for Chaplain to visit 1 time a week with 1 prn visit. No chaplain visit was documented the weeks of 8/22/2022, 8/29/2022, 9/4/2022, 9/18/2022 and 9/25/2022. During an interview and joint clinical record review on 10/4/22, the Administrator and Clinical Director were provided and confirmed the finding by stating that the order was overlooked. See below