Lack of Signed Contracts for Podiatry and Eye Care Services
Penalty
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Summary
Facility staff failed to maintain and provide evidence of signed agreements for contracted podiatry and eye care services. During a review of facility contracts, no agreements were found for these services. When requested, the director of nursing presented agreements dated the day prior to the survey, but these were unsigned by a facility representative. The administrator stated that the facility began using the podiatry and eye care companies before her employment and was unable to locate the original contracts. Facility policy requires that all contracts with third-party providers be approved and signed by designated officers prior to the initiation of services, and unsigned agreements are not considered valid.