Upon observation, there was no evidence the hospice designated a physician to serve as alternate Medical Director which when the Medical Director is not available, the physician designated by the hospice will assume the same responsibilities and obligations as the Medical Director. corrected on site
Every finding on record at Valley of the Sun Hospice LLC
Phoenix, Arizona · CCN 031600
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 October 6, 2023
2 findingsUpon client record review, 1 of 14 (Patient #13) did not have evidence that when the patient revoked the election of hospice care or was discharged from hospice in accordance with §418.26, the hospice forwarded to the patient's attending physician: • A copy of the hospice discharge summary and the patient's clinical records if requested, or a documentation explaining details why the discharge summary was not forwarded to the attending physician.
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