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Every finding on record at New Age Hospice Palliative LLC

Houston, Texas · CCN 971606

3 findings 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 November 10, 2023

3 findings
L0530

Upon patient record review, 4 of 15 (Patient #2,#4, #5, #7) 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 Patient #2 Per RN note dated 09/26/23 the patient was using O2@4 LPM via NC. The plan of care reflected O2 as well, but O2 was not listed on the medication profile. Patient #4 Per RN note dated 10/07/23 the patient was using O2@2 LPM via NC. The plan of care reflected O2 as well, but O2 was not listed on the medication profile. Patient #5 Per RN note dated 09/27/23 the patient was using a Nebulizer PRN. The plan of care reflected a nebulizer, but the nebulizer order was not listed on the medication profile. Patient #7 Per RN note dated 08/26/23 the patient was using O2@2 LPM via NC. The plan of care reflected O2 as well, but O2 was not listed on the medication profile.

L0555

Upon client record review, 1 of 15 (Patient #1) did not have evidence that the IDG ensures that the care and services are provided in accordance with the plan of care. Patient #1: The initial plan of care developed on 09/07/23 stated RN visits were 2 x per week. During the week of 09/10/23 to 09/15/23, there were 3 visits completed by the RN.

L0626

Upon patient record review 1 of 15 (Patient #1) did not have evidence documentation in the patient record that a hospice aide provides services that are: • Ordered by the interdisciplinary group • Included in the plan of care • Permitted to be performed under state law by such hospice aide • Consistent with the hospice aide training Patient #1: The aide plan of care, developed on 09/07/23 stated aide visits were 5 x per week. During the week of 09/10/23 to 09/15/23, there were 3 visits completed by the aide.

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