Every finding on record at Upmc Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania D/B/A Family Hospice

Based on review of agency policy and procedure, observation (OBV), and staff (EMP) interviews, the agency failed to ensure two (2) of five (5) employees followed infection control policy and procedure during observations for bag technique conducted during (OBV1 and OBV2). Findings included: Review of the agency policy on 6/29/2022 at approximately 11:00 AM revealed, " Category: INFECTION PREVENTION PATIETN CARE BAG PROCEDURE SUPPLIES ...Purpose The purpose of the patient care bag is to provide a clean area from which equipment is available for staff use. The purpose of the patient care bag procedure is to prevent contamination of the patient care bag and to prevent cross contamination between patient and staff ...Procedure A. Use of the patient care bag ...When in a patient ' s home, place a plastic bag or moisture impermeable barrier on a hard dry surface (preferable a table or chair) and then place the patient care bag (shoulder straps or back-pack-type) on the barrier ... " Observations (OBV1) on 6/27/2022 at approximately 9:11 AM revealed: EMP6 provided direct patient care. EMP6 placed a white paper chuck/barrier on a table. The strap of the nursing bag laid to one side extending below the barrier and rested on the side of the table. Observations (OBV2) on 6/27/2022 at approximately 10:50AM which revealed: EMP7 provided direct patient care. EMP7 placed a white paper chuck/barrier on a wooden chest. The strap of the nursing bag laid to one side extending below the barrier and rested on the side of the wooden chest. An exit interview was conducted in person on 6/29/2022 at approximately 1:00PM with the director, clinical manager, manager of quality, manager of bereavement and volunteers. Via conference call, vice president of compliance, senior clinical manger and manager of access and intake confirmed the above findings.