Upon patient record review, 2 of 5 (Patient #1,2) did not have evidence the plan of care must includes all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including the following: • A detailed statement of the scope and frequency of services necessary to meet the specific patient and family needs • The IDG demonstrates a proactive approach in developing each patient's plan of care by planning ahead for anticipated patient changes and needs. Decisions should reflect the patient/family preferences rather than be solely a response to a crisis. Patient #1, 2: The ordered frequency on POC is noted as SN 1x/wk and PRN.
Every finding on record at Piney Creek Hospice Care
Van Nuys, California · CCN B51743
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 client record review, 1 of 5 (Patient #2) 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 2: The summary includes the description of "72 year old female". Patient is a 77 year old male.
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