QA Investigation Results

Pennsylvania Department of Health
ADVANCED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Inspection Results
ADVANCED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Initial Comments:


Based on the findings of an unannounced onsite Home Health Agency State Re-Licensure Survey conducted on January 17, 2024 through January 18, 2024 and offsite on January 19 and 31, 2024, Advanced Health and Human Services was found not to be in compliance with the requirements of 28 Pa. Code, Part IV, Health Facilities, Subpart G, Chapter 601.









Plan of Correction:




601.3 REQUIREMENT
COMPLIANCE W/ FED, ST, & LOCAL LAWS

Name - Component - 00
601.3 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
The home health agency and its staff
are in compliance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local Laws and
regulations.

Observations:


Based on a review of Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Act, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National TB (Tuberculosis) Guideline, agency ' s personnel files (PF) and an interview with the agency ' s administrator, the agency failed to demonstrate the presence of the following: screening for mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) for six (6) of seven (7) PF's reviewed (PF#1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) and background checks (PATCH: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) for three (3) of seven (7) files reviewed (PF# 2, 6 and 7).
Findings include:

Review of the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Act on 1/23/24 at approximately 2:00 PM states, According to the Act 169 of 1996 as amended by Act 13 of 1997,"If the applicant/employee has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 2 or more years prior to application for employment, the applicant will need to obtain a clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police. This clearance is obtained by doing the following: Request for Criminal Record Check Form (SP4-164)." "When the applicant/employee has not been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the entire two years (without interruption) immediately preceding the date of application for employment or currently lives out of state, in addition to the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check, the applicant/employee will also need to obtain an FBI Criminal History Check. Facilities are defined by the act to include: Domiciliary Care Homes, Home Health Care Agency, Nursing Facility (licensed by the Department of Aging), Personal Care Home (licensed by the Department of Public Welfare). A Home Health Care Agency is further defined to include those agencies licensed by the Department of Health and any public or private organization which provides care to a care-dependent individual in their place of residence." "If entities run into special circumstances where they need to hire an employee before the results of their record checks are returned, there is a provision in CPSL that allows for a provisional hiring period. The period is to not exceed 30 days for in state residents and 90 for out of state residents."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National TB (Tuberculosis) Controllers Association released updated recommendations for Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing, and treatment of health care personnel on May 17, 2019. These recommendations update the health care personnel screening and testing section of the 2005 CDC Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings. All health care personnel should be screened for TB upon hire (i.e., preplacement). TB screening is a process that includes: a baseline individual TB risk assessment, a TB symptom evaluation, and a TB test (e.g., a TB single blood assay test or a two-step tuberculin skin test (TST), and additional evaluation for TB disease as needed. Health care personnel with a positive TB test result should receive a symptom evaluation and a chest x-ray to rule out TB disease. Additional workup may be needed based on those results. All health care personnel should receive TB education annually. TB education should include information on TB risk factors, the signs and symptoms of TB disease, and TB infection control policies and procedures. (CDC/MMWR/May 17, 2019/Vol.68/No.19).
A review of personnel files (PF) was conducted on 1/17/24 starting at 1:40 PM. The date of hire (DOH) is indicated below.
PF#1 DOH 4/16/2021 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) upon hire.
PF#2 DOH 4/16/2021 did not contain evidence of second TST upon hire.
PF#3 DOH 4/28/2023 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) upon hire.
PF#4 DOH 3/30/2023 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) upon hire.
PF#5 DOH 7/5/2023 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) upon hire.
PF#6 DOH 8/6/2021 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) and second step of TST upon hire.
PF#7 DOH 4/19/2023 did not contain evidence of PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check) and TB testing upon hire.
An interview conducted with the agency ' s administrator on 1/17/2024 starting at 2:00 PM confirmed the above findings.







Plan of Correction:

PLAN OF CORRENTION: # 1000: TB SCREENING & PATCH

ACTION OWNER DATE OF COMPLETEION
The agency has in-service the appropriate staff about the requirements of the HR Staff 02/03/2024
initial TB screening and annual verification.

The agency will in-service all active and newly hired staff about the requirements HR STAFF 04/10/2024
of initial TB screening and annual verifications.

The Administrator has instructed all professional staff regarding the requirements
of initial TB screening and annual verifications.

The appropriate staff will complete the second step PPD or obtain negative chest
X-ray if the skin test is positive.

The agency will conduct annual TB Education DON 04/10/2024



PATCH
Advanced HHS LLC has registered with PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check). Administrator 01/17/2024

The agency completed PA criminal background check all audited charts during survey. Administrator

The administrator would review all current active employee charts and would obtain criminal 02/15/2024
background checks for all active employees that do not have PA criminal background checks.

The agency would in service of all current employees and upon hiring about state, local HR Staff 04/10/2024
and federal requirements to complete criminal background checks of all current employees.

In-Service will include.
Employee has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 2 or more years prior
to application for employment, the employee will need to obtain a clearance from the
Pennsylvania State Police.
When the employee has not been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the entire two
years (without interruption) immediately preceding the date of application for employment or
currently lives out of state, in addition to the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check,
the applicant/employee will also need to obtain an FBI Criminal background check.
If the agency runs into special circumstances where they need to hire an employee before the
results of their record checks are returned, the agency will hire staff according to the
provision in CPSL that allows for a provisional hiring period. The period is to not exceed 30 days
for in state residents and 90 for out of state residents



PROCESS FOR PREVENTING REOCCURENCE


The Administrator will Audit 100 % of all active and newly hired personnel records within 30 days for evidence that an initial baseline TB screening using TST or TB gold was completed.
If any staff tested positive for TB skin test, the staff would be required to complete symptoms evaluation and produce a negative chest X-ray to rule out TB disease.
The agency would conduct TB education within the next 60 days and annually after that would include information on TB risk factors, the signs and symptoms of TB disease, and TB infections control policies and procedures.

These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis.
100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in any review will result in the re-education of the staff responsible auditing staff chart.

The administrator would educate and train HR personnel on how to obtain a criminal background check of all employees upon hiring.

Within the next 30 days, HR will conduct PA criminal background checks on all active employees.





























































601.31(b) REQUIREMENT
PLAN OF TREATMENT

Name - Component - 00
601.31(b) Plan of Treatment. The
plan of treatment developed in
consultation with the agency staff
covers all pertinent diagnoses,
including:
(i) mental status,
(ii) types of services and equipment
required,
(iii) frequency of visits,
(iv) prognosis,
(v) rehabilitation potential,
(vi) functional limitations,
(vii) activities permitted,
(viii) nutritional requirements,
(ix) medications and treatments,
(x) any safety measures to protect
against injury,
(xi) instructions for timely
discharge or referral, and
(xii) any other appropriate items.
(Examples: Laboratory procedures and
any contra-indications or
precautions to be observed).

If a physician refers a patient under
a plan of treatment which cannot be
completed until after an evaluation
visit, the physician is consulted to
approve additions or modifications to
the original plan.

Orders for therapy services include
the specific procedures and modalities
to be used and the amount, frequency,
and duration.
The therapist and other agency
personnel participate in developing
the plan of treatment.

Observations:


Based on a review of clinical records (CR) and an interview with the agency ' s administrator, the agency failed to ensure that the CMS-485 Home Health Certification and Plan of Care (POC) contains frequency of visits for seven (7) of seven (7) CR's reviewed (CR#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).

Findings Include:
A review of clinical records (CR) was conducted on 1/17/2024 starting at 10:00 AM and again on 1/18/2024 starting at 10:00 AM. The Start of Care (SOC) and Certification Period (CP) are shown below.
CR#1 SOC 6/16/23 and CP 12/2/23 to 2/9/24 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#2 SOC 10/4/23 and CP 12/3/23 to 2/2/24 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#3 SOC 6/28/23 and CP 10/26/23 to 12/24/23 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#4 SOC 4/15/23and CP 12/4/23 to 2/1/24 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#5 SOC 7/9/23 and CP 9/15/23 to 11/15/23 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#6 SOC 10/7/23 and CP 12/6/23 to 2/3/24 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
CR#7 SOC 4/14/23 and CP 8/10/23 to 10/10/23 contained POC which did not cover frequency of visits.
An interview with the agency ' s administrator on January 18, 2024, starting at 2:30 PM confirmed the above findings.










Plan of Correction:


PLAN OF CORRENTION: # 1018: PLAN OF TREATMENT &FREQUENCY OF VISITS

ACTION OWNER DATE OF COMPLETION
Advanced HHS LLC would audit 100% of all charts to ensure that frequency of visits DON 03/10/2024

for all skilled and non-skilled patients is included in the Plan of care.

The DON has instructed all professional staff regarding the requirements that DON 03/10/2024
all patients plan of care must contain frequency of visit. Whenever there is change
in doctor's order or the insurance authorizations, such changes must be reflected in
the plan of care and every 60 days/ recertifications.

All staff must demonstrate understanding. 04/10/2024


PTROCESS TO PREVENT REOCCURENCE

For the next thirty days, the DON will audit all charts of active patients, and on admission to ensure that, the frequency of visits is included in the plan of care.

The DON will ensure that all plan of care is updated as needed and least every 60 days to make sure all plan of care contains the frequency of visits. These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis.
100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in
any review will result in the re-education of the staff responsible for creating the plan of treatment.

These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis.
100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in any review will result in the re-education of the staff responsible for auditing the charts.









































































































































601.31(d) REQUIREMENT
CONFORMANCE WITH PHYSICIAN'S ORDERS

Name - Component - 00
601.31(d) Conformance With
Physician's Orders. All prescription
and nonprescription (over-the-counter)
drugs, devices, medications and
treatments, shall be administered by
agency staff in accordance with the
written orders of the physician.
Prescription drugs and devices shall
be prescribed by a licensed physician.
Only licensed pharmacists shall
dispense drugs and devices. Licensed
physicians may dispense drugs and
devices to the patients who are in
their care. The licensed nurse or
other individual, who is authorized by
appropriate statutes and the State
Boards in the Bureau of Professional
and Occupational Affairs, shall
immediately record and sign oral
orders and within 7 days obtain the
physician's counter-signature. Agency
staff shall check all medicines a
patient may be taking to identify
possible ineffective drug therapy or
adverse reactions, significant side
effects, drug allergies, and
contraindicated medication, and shall
promptly report any problems to the
physician.

Observations:

Based on a review of clinical records (CR), Survey guideline: Home Health, 28 Pa. Code Acceptance of Patients, Plan of Treatment and Medical Supervision. (d)Conformance with Physician Orders, and an interview with the agency ' s administrator, the agency failed to provide care according to the CMS-485 Home Health Certification and Plan of Care (POC) for one (1) of seven (7) CR reviewed (CR# 2) and to ensure that the CMS-485 Home Health Certification and Plan of Care (POC) was signed by the physician within 30 days for four (4) of seven (7) CR's reviewed (CR#3, 4, 5 and 6).

Findings include:

A review of 28 Pa. Code Acceptance of Patients, Plan of Treatment and Medical Supervision. (d)Conformance with Physician Orders was conducted on January 20, 2024 at approximately 9:00 AM. The guideline was dated May 3, 2013, and reads, in part, "Home health agencies may vary from the 7 day requirement for countersignature of an oral order under the following conditions: An oral order not countersigned within 7 days must be accompanied by clearly documented evidence of the agency ' s continuing efforts to obtain the countersignature within that timeframe. All contacts and attempts at contact with the prescriber, by any means of communication, must be documented including the date, time, and the signature of the individual making or attempting to make the contact. This notation regarding prescriber contact may be on the assessment, a case communication note, or other document maintained in the clinical record. If documentation of the attempt(s) to obtain the required countersignature is provided as stated herein, no deficiency citation will be issued, though the surveyor may make note of this lacking for a subsequent survey. A deficiency citation will be issued if there is no documentation of any attempt(s) to obtain the required countersignature as explained above. Any oral order not countersigned within 30 days of original issue, regardless of the number of attempts to obtain countersignature, will result in a citation. "
A review of clinical records (CR) was conducted on 1/17/2024 starting at 10:00 AM and again on 1/18/2024 starting at 10:00 AM. The Start of Care (SOC) and Certification Period (CP) are shown below.

CR#3 SOC 6/28/23 and CP 10/26/23 to 12/24/23 contained a POC that was not signed by the physician.
CR#4 SOC 4/15/23 and CP 12/4/23 to 2/1/24 contained a POC that was not signed by the physician.
CR#5 SOC 7/19/23 and CP 9/15/23 to 11/15/23 contained a POC that was not signed by the physician.
CR#6 SOC 10/7/23 and CP 12/6/23 to 2/3/24 contained a POC that was not signed by the physician.

CR#2. SOC: 10/4/2023, DD: 1/9/2024, CP reviewed: 12/3/2023 to 2/2/2024. CR#2 ' s Principal diagnose: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications. File contains Skilled Nurse order that reads, " Monitoring of blood glucose : Three times; Before lunch time. This is to check for hypoglycemia; if blood glucose is less than 70, activity is restricted. The child is given orange juice or glucose tablets. After Lunch: To check for hyperglycemia. If the blood glucose is greater than 240, check urine for keystones. Check the blood glucose (as needed): Any time hypo/ hyperglycemia is suspected. "
Order contains sliding scale for fast acting insulin administration, and it reads the following:" Sliding scale for fast acting insulin - daily - subcutaneous - ongoing. Blood sugar: 70 to 189 - administer 0 units of insulin, blood sugar: 192 to 279 - administer 0.5 units, blood sugar 280 to 369 - administer one unit of insulin, blood sugar 370 to 459 - administer 1.5 units of insulin, blood sugar 460 to 549 - administer 2 units of insulin, blood sugar 550 to 639 - the minister 2.5 units of insulin, blood sugar: above 640 - administer 3 units of insulin; carbs eaten: 15 to 29 - administer 0.5 units, carbs eaten: 30 to 44 - administer one unit of insulin, carbs to eaten: 45 to 59 - administer 1.5 units of insulin, carbs eaten: 60 to 74 - administer 2 units of insulin, carbs to eaten: 75 to 89 - administer 2.5 units of insulin, carbs to eaten: 90 to 104 - administer 3 units of insulin, carbs eaten: 105 to 119 - administer 3.5 units of insulin. "
A review of " Skilled Nursing Visit Notes " for CR#2 was conducted on 1/17/2024 at approximately 12:00 PM and revealed the following:

Nursing note dated 12/4/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a good day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/5/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a good day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/6/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/7/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient awake and alert, no S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Ate well at breakfast and lunch - uses bathroom well. No distress noted. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/8/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/11/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/12/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a good day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted this shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/13/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day, no distress noted on shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/14/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted on shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/15/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No acute distress noted; no S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted throughout the shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/18/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted throughout the shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/19/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " patient awake, having episodes of hyperglycemia at this time. Blood sugar = 396 insulin one unit offered by school nurse as ordered; blood sugar 336 at this time period will continue to monitor. After lunch, patient exhibiting signs of hyperglycemia; blood sugar = 372. 1.5 units insulin aspart administered at 2:00 PM. No further episodes of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted throughout the shift; patient care transferred to parents in stable condition. " Nursing note did not contain evidence that the nurse checked ketone per plan of care.

Nursing note dated 12/20/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient had a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted on shift. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/21/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient having a great day. No S/S of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted at this time. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 12/22/23 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " received the patient in stable condition, no distress noted; monitoring CR#1 ' s blood sugar - no S/X of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia noted throughout this shift. He is doing great in class; no concerns to verbalize at this time period care transferred to parents in stable condition. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 1/2/24 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " Patient awake and alert, had a great day; no distress noted. Monitoring patient for S/Sx of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; none noted. Blood sugar good and within normal limits; having good urinary and bowel movements: appetite good. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 1/3/24 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " patient awake and alert, monitoring blood sugar levels; no distress noted on shift. No hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia noted throughout the shift. Patient is continent of bowel and the bladder. No issues to complain at this time. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

Nursing note dated 1/5/24 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM reads, " Endocrine: within normal limits. " Rest of the Endocrine assessments were left blank including glucometer reading, frequency of testing, diabetes controlled with, monitored/administered by. General note reads, " patient awake and alert, blood sugar monitoring and insulin dependent: appetite is good. Continent of bowel and the bladder. Had a great day, no distress noted. " Nursing note did not contain evidence of BG reading throughout the shift.

An interview with agency ' s administrator on 1/25/2024 at approximately 1:00 PM confirmed that the skilled nurse did not follow orders according to the POC and did not ensure that the CMS-485 Home Health Certification and Plan of Care (POC) was signed by the physician within 30 days.










Plan of Correction:


PLAN OF CORRENTION: # 1020: PHYSICIAN ORDERS & BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING


ACTION OWNER DATE OF COMPLETION
Advanced HHS LLC will audit 100% of all plans of care to ensure Alternate DON 03/10/2024
the plan of care and physician orders are signed within 30 days.

The DON has instructed the assigned staff regarding the requirements Alternate DON 03/10/2024
that all patients' plan of care must be signed within 30 days whenever
there is change in doctor's orders and change in the patients'
treatments or care.

Advanced HHS LLC have hired staff assigned with the responsibility Alternate DON 04/10/2024
of making sure that physician orders are signed by the physician and
returned to the agency within 30 days.


The agency has in-service the appropriate staff about the monitoring
and administration of insulin per doctor's order related to carbohydrates Alternate DON
count and monitoring of Ketones in urine.
The staff demonstrated understanding.

The Alternate DON will instruct all professional staff regarding the Alternate DON 04/10/2024
documentation and administration of insulin.


PROCESS TO PREVENT REOCCURENCE

The assigned staff would follow up with the physician's office on a regular basis with phone calls, fax and email to ensure the orders are signed in a timely manner.
Advanced HHS LLC would keep track of all efforts made to obtain signed physician orders.

For the next thirty days, the Alternate DON will audit all charts of active patients, and on admission to ensure that, the plan of care and physician orders are signed within 30 days whenever there is change in doctor's orders and change in the patient's treatment or care.

The Alternate DON will ensure that all plan of care is updated as needed and at least every 60 days and such updates in the plan of care must be signed by the designated physician within 30 days.

These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis.

100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in any review will result in the re-education of the designated staff responsible for the plan of treatment.

These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis.

100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in any review will result in the re-education of the staff responsible for signing of plan of care and physician orders.

For the next 30 days, the Alternate DON will audit the nurse's documentation whenever a patient returns from California to ensure that the nurse is documenting and addressing blood glucose per doctor's order.

The Alternate DON will audit the documentation of all active patients with diabetes and on admission to ensure proper documentation.

The Alternate DON will provide service / training for all active patient with diabetes and on admission about administration and documentation of insulin according to doctor's orders.

The Alternate DON will in service / train staff how to address blood glucose according to the doctor's order related to carbohydrates counts and monitoring ketones in urine upon admission.

The Alternate DON will ensure that any changes in physician orders are properly reflected in nurse's documentation as needed and least every 60 days. These requirements will be discussed at monthly staff meetings for the next sixty days and thereafter quarterly on an ongoing basis. 100% compliance is required and once achieved, compliance will continue to be monitored at quarterly QAPI meetings. Any omission or error in any review will result in the re-education of the staff responsible.



























































































































































Initial Comments:


Based on the findings of an unannounced onsite Home Health Agency State Re-Licensure Survey conducted on January 17, 2024 through January 18, 2024 and offsite on January 19 and 31, 2024, Advanced Health and Human Services was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 28 Pa. Code, Health Facilities, Part IV, Chapter 51, Subpart A.







Plan of Correction:




Initial Comments:


Based on the findings of an unannounced onsite Home Health Agency State Re-Licensure Survey conducted on January 17, 2024 through January 18, 2024 and offsite on January 19 and 31, 2024, Advanced Health and Human Services was found to be in compliance with the requirements of 35 P.S. 448.809 (b).






Plan of Correction: