Every finding on record at Providence Hospice

Based on clinical records review, policy review and staff interview, it was determined the Hospice failed to ensure an initial bereavement assessment was conducted. This was found in 9 of 17 (Pts. #1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 18 and 19) clinical records reviewed. --- 1. Clinical Records were reviewed on 07/11/2023 through 07/13/2023. The clinical records lacked initial bereavement assessments for the following patients Patient #1 SOC 03/02/2023 Patient #3 SOC 06/22/2023 Patient #6 SOC 06/20/2023 Patient #7 SOC 10/11/2022 Patient #8 SOC 03/25/2023 Patient #9 SOC 03/04/2023 Patient #12 SOC 03/22/2023 Patient #18 SOC 05/14/2022 Patient #19 SOC 06/20/2022 During an interview with the Administrator on 07/13/2023 at 12:45 PM, she stated bereavement assessments were not documented and the hospice is working on educating the staff. 2. The Hospice policy titled ";Bereavement Assessment" was reviewed on 07/13/23 at 12:30 PM and included: ";... PROCEDURE 1. On admission, the social worker or hospice registered nurse will complete a bereavement risk assessment that is given to the Bereavement Coordinator..." 3. During an interviews with the Administrator and Clinical Supervisor on 07/12//2023 at 2:30 PM and on 07/13/2023 beginning at 12:45 PM, the above findings were confirmed.