Based on personnel file review and staff interview the hospice failed to directly employ a qualified medical social worker as required at L588 (418.64). This had the potential to affect all 11 of the hospice's current patients and future patients of the hospice. Findings are: A. Review of personnel files revealed: 1. The hospice contracted a Bachelors Social Worker (BSW)-O. 2. The hospice contracted a Masters Social Worker (MSW)-P. 3. The hospice did not have a directly employed qualified medical social worker. B. During an interview on 3/2/22 at 7:45 AM, the Director of Home Care confirmed the hospice did not have a directly employed qualified medical social worker.
Every finding on record at Vsl Vetter Home Health Care of Central Nebr. LLC
Kearney, Nebraska · CCN 281533
1 finding 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 March 3, 2022
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