Upon patient record review, 1 of 14 (Patient 9) 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 9 medication profile includes “Diclofenac Sodium 1% topical gel 4 times daily for pain” with no location identified.
Every finding on record at Pacific Palliative Services Inc
North Hollywood, California · CCN A11625
2 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 June 16, 2023
2 findingsUpon patient record review, 1 of 14 (Patient 9) 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 medications and treatments. Patient 9 plan of care includes “Diclofenac Sodium 1% topical gel 4 times daily for pain” with no location identified.
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