Upon patient record review, 1 of 5 (Patient #3) 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. Patient 3: Medication profile indicates Miralax 17g po bid when no bowel movement for more than 3 days. There are no instructions for the reconstitution of the powdered Miralax. (corrected on site)
Every finding on record at Touch of Love Hospice Care Inc
Tujunga, California · CCN B41645
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 August 26, 2022
3 findingsUpon patient record review, 1 of 5 (Patient #3) 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 3: Medication order dated 07.16.2022 indicates Miralax 17g po bid when no bowel movement for more than 3 days. There are no instructions for the reconstitution of the powdered Miralax. (corrected onsite)
Upon patient client record review, 5 of 5 (Patient #1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 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. Patient 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: All signed forms related to the hospice's drug disposal policy contained the name of a different agency throughout the document, including immediately above the patient's/representative's signature.
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