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April 18, 2008

Top 10 Hospice Deficiencies

How does your Hospice agency rate?  Listed below are the the top 10 hospice deficiencies cited by surveyors.  "Briggs Hospice Operational Policy Kit" is your best line of defense.  For more information, click here. 

L133 - Written POC established, maintained for each individual.
L135 - Plan reviewed, updated at intervals specified in plan. 
L137 - POC states scope, frequency of services needed.
L136 - Plan includes assessment of needs, identification of services.
L155 - Group responsible for review/updating of POC.
L176 - Establish and maintain a clinical record for every patient.
L209 - HHA trained, available, adequate to meet patient's needs.
L210 - RN visits home sites at least every 2 weeks when aide services are provided.
L200 - POC for bereavement services reflects family needs.
L194 - Services provided in accordance with recognized standards of practice.  





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