Failure to Coordinate and Communicate with Therapy Provider
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents received physical, occupational, and speech therapy services through a properly coordinated arrangement between the facility and the external therapy provider. This deficiency was identified through interviews and record reviews, which revealed a lack of communication and coordination between the facility and the therapy provider. As a result, there was no agreement on therapy goals, and the facility did not ensure that residents' at-home therapy programs were implemented while in the facility. Additionally, residents did not receive necessary assistance with toileting and basic needs during therapy sessions. These failures affected two residents who were receiving outpatient therapy services at the time, in a facility with a census of 65.