Petitioner: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Respondent: SENIOR HOME CARE, INC.
Judges: BRAM D. E. CANTER
Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration
Locations: Clearwater, Florida
Filed: Apr. 12, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, September 9, 2005.
Latest Update: Sep. 19, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION,
Petitioner,
vs.
SENIOR HOME CARE INC.
d/blal SENIOR HOME CARE INC.,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Agency for Heatth Care Administration (hereinafter “Agency’),
by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint against
Respondent, SENIOR HOME CARE INC. (hereinafter “Respondent’) pursuant to
Sections 120.569 and 420.57, Florida Statutes (2004), and as grounds therefore,
alleges the following:
NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action to impose an administrative fine in the amount of three
thousand dollars ($3000.00) against SENIOR HOME CARE ING. pursuant to Sections
400.474(2)(a) and 400.484(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2004) based on one (1) repeat class
“II) deficiency cited at a survey on OF about January 13, 2005.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
2. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes (2004).
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3. The Agency has jurisdiction over Respondent pursuant to Chapter 400,
Part IV, Florida Statutes (2004).
4, Venue shall be determined pursuant 10 Rule 28-106.207, Florida
Administrative Code (2004).
PARTIES
5. Pursuant to Chapter 400, Part IV, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 59A-8,
Florida Administrative Code, the Agency is the regulatory agency responsible for the
licensure of home health agencies and for the enforcement of all applicable state laws
and rules governing home health agencies.
6. At all times material hereto, SENIOR HOME CARE INC, was a home
health agency located at 405 Commercial Court, Bldg. A, Suite C, Venice, FL 34292.
7. At all times material hereto, Respondent was licensed by the Agency to
operate a home health agency in Sarasota County having been issued license number
299991620 by the Agency.
8. At all times relevant hereto, SENIOR HOME CARE INC. is and was a
licensed home health agency required to comply with Chapter 400, Part IV, Florida
Statutes, and Chapter 59A-8, Florida Administrative Code.
COUNT
THE AGENCY FAILED TO ENSURE THAT CHANGES AND/OR NEED FOR
CHANGES WERE COMMUNICATED TO THE PHYSICIAN, AND CARE DID NOT
FOLLOW THE PLAN OF TREATMENT in violation of
Rule 59A-8,0215(2), Florida Administrative Code (2004) and
Section 400.487(2), Florida Statutes (2004) -
CLASS Ill DEFICIENCY
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9. The Agency re-alleges and incorporates by reference paragraphs one (1)
through eight (8) above as if fully set forth herein.
40. | Onor about January 43, 2005, Agency surveyors conducted a review of
patient records which revealed the following:
Based on a review of 13 clinical records, the agency failed to notify the physician jn 2 cases of
changes in the status of the patient (#4 & 6). Care did not follow the plan of treatment in 4
jnstances (#3, 7, 8, & 14).
The findings include:
1. Patient #4 was admitted to the agency on 11/13/04 following & Cardiovascular Accident.
Due to the severity of the CVA, the patient req sired the services of nursing, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, speech therapy and a home health aide for personal care services. On
11/17/04, the nurse documented that the patient had fallen the prior day and that the spouse had
to call 911 to help get him up. No apparent injuries were noted and the patient was not taken to
On 12/23/04, the physical therapist saw the patient and noted that the patient had been taken to
the emergency room 2 nights prior for vertigo and constipation. The patient reported having
vertigo. during the therapist's visit and seemed "slightly depressed.” The clinical record lacked
evidence that the physician was notified.
2. Patient #6 was admitted to the agency on 12/3/04 with the primary diagnosis of Drug Abuse.
The history given in the clinical record showed that the spouse had been the primary caregiver,
running in the 140's. On 12/4/04, the nurse documented 2 blood sugars, $43 and 477. The nurse
continued to see he patient in the home and recorded the following blood sugars, 12/7104-264,
12/10/04-77, 12/13/04-426, and 12/15/04-351. It could not be seen that the nurse ever notified
the physician of any of these elevated blood sugars.
3. Patient #3 was admitted to the agency on 10/6/04, for diagnoses that included decubitus ulcer
buttocks, paraplegia, and protein-calorie malnutrition. Per the POT (Plan of Treatment) dated
12/5/04, nursing was to see this patient 3 times per week for 2 weeks. The POT had orders for
skilled nursing to cleanse buttock wound with normal saline, pat dry, pack with foam, use skin
prep around wound, and apply wound vac. Documentation in the nursing clinical note for
12/6/04 and 12/8/04 revealed the nurse used adaptic dressing to edge of wound. There was no
physician's order in the POT for skilled nursing to apply this wound dressing.
4. Patient #7 was admitted to the agency on 11/13/04 with physician orders for Skilled nursing,
Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, 4 Home Health Aide, and a Medical
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Social Service Worker. Per the POT (Plan of Treatment), the physical therapist was to see the
atient 3 times a week for 4 weeks, effective 11/16. The physical therapist saw the patient on
11/15/04 for an evaluation. There was.no order for that visit. Between 11/16/04 and 12/5/04, the
therapist only saw the patient twice a week, During the 4th week of service, the physical
therapist saw the patient 3 times. On 12/9/04, anew order was received from the physician that
instructed the therapist to continue to treat the patient 3 times a week for another 4 weeks
effective 12/13/04, During the weeks of 12/13/04 and 12/20/04, the physical therapist only saw
the patient twice a week, pee ; ‘
The Occupational therapist was to see the patient for an evaluation. The OT. did not see this
patient until 11/22/04 (9 days after the start of care). The OT then proceeded to see the patient 3
times a week for the next 4 weeks without the benefit of physician's orders. On 12/13/04, the OT
received orders to continue services 3 times a week for 3 weeks and 1 time a week for 1 week
(from 12/20/04 thru 1/11/05).
5, Patient #8 most recent recertification date is 12/19/04. The patient was being seen for an open
wound to the right leg. Physician orders included applying antibiotic cream to the .
Observation during 2 home visit on 1/11/05 revealed the nurse applied antibiotic ointment
instead of the cream. Ms
6. Patient #14 was admitted to the agency on 12/19/04 for nursing and personal care services.
The patient was noted to be Oxygen dependent and the orders on the POT included orders for the
patient and titrate the Oxygen liters according to the pulse ox results when it was tested, On the
day of admission the pulse ox reading was 88%. The clinical record contained no visit not for
12/26/04 or any reason for the missed visit. The patient was seen the next day but no Pulse ox
reading was documented for that date.
40. This was a repeat deficiency, 4S a survey conducted on or about March
47-20, 2003 also revealed: .
Based on a review of 15 clinical records and staff interview, care did not follow the physician's
orders in 6 of the cases reviewed (Patients #4, #6, #11, #16 and #17). Inone of the records
_reviewed the agency did not ensure physician's orders were signed within 30 days as required
(Patient #20).
‘The findings include:
1. Patient #16 was admitted to the agency On 3/8/03 for care by 4 psych nurse, physical therapy
and a home health aide. Per areview of the clinical record, it was noted that no aide visit was
made to assist the patient until the 7th day of care. The patient slipped and fell on the 6th day of
care while trying to take a shower alone. ‘When the chart was reviewed on 3/17 it could not be
determined if physical therapy had ever visited this patient. No other information was available
when it was requested from the agency.
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2. There was no physician's order for the treatment provided to the right leg wound of Patient
#4. The documentation in the record for Patient #4 revealed on 1/24/03 the patient developed a
wound on the right lower extremity (right shin). There was a physician's order dated effective
1/23/03 and a second order dated 1/28/03, in the record indicating this area was to be cleansed
with soap and water, and a dry sterile dressing was to be applied and Coban applied. The nurse
provided wound care to this area py cleansing with soap and water, applying Sulfamylon and
applying a dry sterile dressing on 1/28, 1/29, 1/30 and 2/4. There was no physician's order for
this particular treatment.
3, Patient #6 had orders on the plan of treatment dated 3/2/2003 for the Medical Social Worker.
(MSW) to visit. On the coordination of care record dated 3/2/2003, the note indicated the patient ==
was placed on the independent side of the ALF the patient was living in. "Poor placement MSW
needed for finances and assist family with planning. Pt (patient) negative and angry. Daughter
tearful and fighting ith siblings over situation.” Jn the oasis evaluation dated for 3/2/2003, the
documentation reflected the patient was angry over the placement and had poor insight into her
ability to live alone. The documentation further reflected the daughter was verbalizing concerms
about finances. There was n0 visit by the MSW documented in the record at the time of chart
review by the surveyor on 3/18/2003. After surveyor intervention, it was determined the MSW
had not made the visit as ordered. Administrative staff were unaware the visit had not been
made to this patient. After interview about this issue the MSW contacted the patient and family
and made a visit to this home on 3/19/2003.
4. Patient #11's care was reviewed for the certification period of 1/25 through 3/25/03. The
nurse was providing wound care to 2 pilonidal cyst on the patient's coccy% area. Numerous
modifications to the plan of treatment were located in this record. However, there was no
physician's orders in the record for care from 2/22/03 through 3/8/03. During this period, the
nurse made visits and provided wound care a total of 4 times. There was no orders for this care
located in the record. Interview with administrative staff indicated thete were BO orders for the
care in the record.
5, Patient #17 receives cate from the Physical Therapist. During a home visit made on 3/20/03
at approximately 10:15 AM., it was noted the therapist jnstructed the patient and her spouse in
the use of heat. There were no orders for this care from the physician.
66. Patient #20 bad a stat of care dated 11/9/02. The plan of treatment was not signed by the
physician until 12/17/02. This is a total of 38 days after the start of care not within 30 days as
42. This is characterized as a class Ili deficiency for which an administrative fine
in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each patient impacted is appropriate
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pursuant to Section 400.419(1}(c); Florida Statutes (2004). The total fine comes to
three thousand dollars ($3000.00).
CLAIM FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Agency respectfully requests the following relief:
4) Make factual and legal findings in favor of the Agency on Count |;
2) Impose a fine of three thousand dollars ($3000.00) for Count | against
Respondent,
3) Enter whatever other relief as this court deems just and appropriate.
NOTICE
Respondent hereby is notified that it has a right to request an administrative
hearing pursuant to Sections 420.569 and 420.57, Florida Statutes (2002). Specific
options for administrative action are set out in the attached Election of Rights form and
explained in the attached Explanation of Rights form. All requests for 4 hearing shall be
sent to Richard Shoop, Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727
Mahan Drive, Building 3, Mail Stop #8; Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
SENIOR HOME CARE INC. IS FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF THE REQUEST
FOR HEARING {Ss NOT RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY WITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21)
DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THIS ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT BY FAMILY HOME
“HEALTH, A FINAL ORDER WILL BE RENDERED BY THE AGENCY FINDING THE
DEFICIENCY AND/OR VIOLATION CHARGED AND IMPOSING THE PENALTY
SOUGHT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT.
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Respectfully submitted on this iP day of February, 2005
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ain Fowier
Rar No.; 3339067
Respondent's Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
Agency For Health Care Administration
2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 346C
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 338-3203
(239) 332372 fax
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that one original Administrative Complaint has been sent
via certified mail retum receipt requested (retum receipt # 7004 4460 0002 9084 1556)
to Julie Odenweller, Administrator, SENIOR HOME CARE INC., 405 Commercial Court,
Bldg, A, Suite C, Venice, FL 34292 on this [> day of February, 2005.
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“Se, Aya HY Occurrence Report
Ve Cur Facility? Y/N ALFName_
\ Patient (] Employee Division:
Patient # or Title (if employee) - 14a sex28L Male (0 Female Age: &
Incident Date: 7// | St OF Incident Time: IK am))__om Exact Location: 5s fcme_oae Reported:/_| HE1O ¢
Condition Before Incident Brief desert of incident’ (No 9 pinigns. facts only; inglude name ard af dress of any
1 Alert 7 é5l ..
02 Confused
03 Sedated
04 Disoriented
05 Unconscious
06 Agitated
07 Other.
. What Occurred .
rr Rexson incident Occured
701 From bed 01 With assistance ____ 10 Improper footwear
© Witnessed ___02 From chair 02 W/O assistance —_11 Floor condition
by SHC staff _..03 From commode “03 Helf rails up ~ 12 Fainted = °
04 From equipment “04 Full rails up __.13 Lost balance
KUrwinessed ~—_08 Ambulatin ~~05 PT lowered rails ___ 14 Weak
— x08 Slipped flow ~_06 Climbed over rail ~~ 15 Violated activity orders
_ Other 07 Rails down ~ 16 Incontinent
08 Removed restraints 17 Other semen
Medication” | Type incident Reason Incident Occurred
08 Dosage ___ 18 Transcription ~_ 26 Container contents
09 Route” . 419 Labeling ~__27 Calculation
’ 10 Unordered 20 Patient !0 ~ 28 Milegible
11 Duplication 21 Documentation “29 Unconfi irmed order
12 Omission 22 Stop orders __30 IV mixture
13° Wrong med 23 Missing meds ~__31 Dispensing
14 Time given 24 Too early ~~ 32. Late delivery
25 Too late 33__ Other
Medication Involved
_..01 Analgesic ___06 Antidepressant ___11 Narcotic -
~__02 Antlamhythmic __07 Antihistamine ___.12 Sedative
__.03 Antibiatie — 08 Diuretic _ 13 Steroid
04 Anticoagulant __..09 Insulin ___14 Vasodilator
___0§ Anticonyulsant “10 Laxative _.15 Vasopressor
Brand Name 16 Other.
Treatment and Type Incident Reason incident Occurred
Diagnostic Tests -16 IV injection 34 Technique __41 Other
35 patient ID
36 Time/Sequence
17 Patient care
18 Improper diet
RRA
49 Omitted 37 Decumentation
20 Duplicated 38 Fail to check orders ,
21° Incorrect 39 Fail to follow orders
ropriate specimens
22 Other
Reason Incident Occurred
Burns p
23 Hot pads & packets 42 Faulty equipment
___ 24 Electrical 43 Unprotected exposure
~_25 Shower/Bath __.44 Overexposure =~
. __ 26 Friction ___45 Improper handling
727 Radiation _ 46 Lack of supervision
__.28 Chemical __4T Temperature extreme
29 Other
Other p : Reason Incident Occurred
30 Missed visit due to 49 Missed visit not rescheduled-explain
scheduling error
____50 Other-explain __51 Other-explain
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The Incident Result
Body Part
injury PMB,
Boeken apparent i 18 Infectious Disease __01 Abdomen ___ 14 Intemal Organs
Must 02 Aggravated previous .___ 14 Inhalation ___02 Ankle we 1S Knee - a,
Complete condition ___ 15 Intemal injuries ___03 Arm __ 16 Leg
This ___ 03 Allergic reaction ____ 16 Laceration ___04 Back 17 Nack
Section __. 04 Asphyxia ___ 17 Puncture ~_05 Buttocks _ 18 Shoulder
*— 05 Broken tooth ~~ 18 Shock ~_06 Chest —_ 19 Skin
~~ 06 Bruise ~_ 19 Sprain ~_07 Elbow ~~ 20 Toe
____ 07 Burn ____ 20 Strain ___08 Eye ___ 21 Wrist
~__ 08 Concussion ___ 21 Strangulation ___09 Face ___22 Other __
___09 Confusion ____. 22 Stroke ___ 10
“_. 10 Deceased . ~_ 23 Needle-stick/ blood or 11
___ 11 Dislocation ‘ body fluid exposure _. 12
12 Fracture 24 Other 13
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‘Was MD. notified of incident?
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38 Receiving Physical Therapy at time of occurrence.
evaluation requested Post Occurrencs
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Severity Code: Codes: oF, jo Injury
(Circle Your Choice) Insignificant (First Ald, No additional treatment, No physician visit)
2 Minor (Requires treatment, example: sutures, ongoing wound care, physician visit) ,
Must Complete 3 Major (Fractures, permanent injury requiring ongaing care, lass of work, hospitalization)
4 Grave (death)
‘This Section
Signature of Supervisor
Comments: Include results of Diagnostic tests and reasqn hospitalized (if applicable)
Mail/Deliver to Corporate — Performance Improvement Coordinator
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We have received your telephone orders for the above mentioned patient. These orders are listed below, for your review.
Please sign and return to our office in the enclosed envelope within 48 hours. rey)
Thank you.
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SENIOR HOME CARE, INC. Developed: August, 2002
Revised: AmevT
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (V.A.C-®) ATTAC 4
POLICY:
Senior Home Care Inc.’s (SHC) patients who may benefit from the procedure (as determined by
their physician) receive treatment through an extended period of exposure to sub-atmospheric
pressure to promote wound healing. The skilled nurse or physical therapist performs the
procedure by physician order.
PURPOSE:
To promote wound healing through the application of continuous and/or intermittent sub-
atmospheric pressure (vacuum assisted closure-V.A.C. also called negative pressure_-wound
therapy or NPWT) Boe
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CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE PROCEDURE: ee , me
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Patients with paca
e Malignancy in the wound
Untreated osteomyelitis
Fistulas to body organs or cavities
Necrotic tissue with eschar present
Exposed arteries or veins in the area of proposed treatment
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
e A written order for the NPWT pump and supplies-signed and dated by the treating
physician-must be received by the supplier before items are delivered to the patient
» The supplier must obtain a quantitative monthly assessment of the wound healing
progress, from the clinician (nurse or therapist) to determine whether the patient
continues to qualify for Medicare coverage of equipment and supplies
e Wound measurements must be documented at least weekly in the clinical progress/visit
notes
e Bleeding precautions (education and lifestyle modification) must be instituted with
patients who have active bleeding, difficult wound homeostasis, are on anticoagulant
therapy or who will have V.A.C. therapy to irradiated areas
e Sub-atmospheric pressure therapy must be active for a minimum of 22 hours a day. If
therapy is inactive (“off”) for more than two hours per day, the special therapy dressing
must be removed
© Two types of V.A.C. are available. The supplier follows Medicare guidelines of mobility,
wound-type and drainage amounts to determine whether the mains-powered (plugged into
an electric socket) or the Mini V.A.C. (ambulant V.A.C.) is appropriate
e Only clinicians (skilled nurse or physical therapist) trained in the use of V.A.C. may use
the system
e All blood and body fluid is considered to be potentially infectious. Standard precautions
apply. Follow SHC policy on biohazardous waste
e Items such as SkinPrep®, hydrocolloid skin barriers, Q-Tips®, measuring devices,
scissors, gloves and biohazardous waste containers are not supplied by the V.A.C.
supplier and will be drawn from SHC stock
SENIOR HOME CARE, ENC. Developed: August, 2002
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (V.A.C.®)
VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILTY FOR THE TREATMENT:
1) An Initial Statement of Ordering Physician (SOP) will be provided by the supplier. It
must be completed and signed by the physician prior to the start of therapy. The ISOP
includes a wound profile, wound measurement and a physician prescription
e Complete Sections I, II and Ill of the ISOP and fax to the supplier. Supplier will
verify within 48 hours that eligibility criteria are met
NOTE: Type of foam (one of two types, or both) supplied will depend on how
ISOP section Il is completed
e Fax Section IV (Physician’s Prescription Section) of ISOP to the physician for
completion. Have physician’s office fax signed order to SHC and follow with
mailed original signature
e Fax signed Section IV to supplier. Mail originals to supplier. Copy to chart
2) The supplier will notify SHC by phone and release equipment and supplies for delivery
upon receipt of ISOP signed by the physician and verification of eligibility by Medicare
oN
PROCEDURE:
1) Verify the physician’s order.
2) Confirm that the equipment and supplies are at the site of treatment
3) Assemble equipment, including
V.A.C. unit (mains-powered or MiniV.A.C.)
Tubing and canister set(s)
Foam (one or both types) and dressing set(s)
Hydrocolloid or other skin preparation items (not supplied)
Scissors
Gloves
Biohazardous waste containers
Electrical adaptor (3-to-2 pronged adaptor)
Wound camera and Consent Form (unless already initialed on Patient Consent)
NOTE: Although many V.A.C. components are sterile, the dressing application and
management are “clean” procedures, i.e. not sterile.
4) Wash hands. Use standard precautions
5) Prepare the wound site
e Aggressively clean wound per orders
e Debride necrotic tissue, eschar if trained and authorized (only PT and only by
physician order)
Irrigate wound with Normal Saline if ordered
Dry and prepare periwound tissue as appropriate to receive adhesive drape
If necessary, “window” an area of 3-5 cm around the wound with a hydrocolloid
dressing or similar (not supplied) to form a base for attachment of the V.A.C. drape
6) Apply V.A.C dressing (foam pieces and drape)
e Select and open V.A.C. dressing kit with enough foam to fill entire wound cavity
e Size and trim drape to cover foam dressing, plus 3-5cm border of intact skin. Keep
extra drape to cover tubing and patch leaks as needed
SENIOR HOME CARE, INC. Developed: August, 2002
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE ( V.A.C.®)
e Cut foam to fit size and shape of wound (s) including tunnel and undermined areas”,
© Gently place foam into wound cavity, covering entire wound base and sides, tunneleth
and undermined surfaces wn Py
NOTE: When using more than one piece of foam, at least one edge of each foam.
piece must touch at least one other foam piece to facilitate suctioning of fluid ant
debris and to prevent opposing wound surfaces from being forced into contact wi
one another See,
e Cover both the foam and the surrounding 3-5 cm of healthy tissue with the drape to &
ensure an occlusive seal ;
NOTE: Do not stretch drape when applying. Do not compress foam into wound with
drape. This will minimize shearing/tension on tissue surrounding the
wound
© Cut off the tip of the V.A.C. tubing at a 45-degree angle just proximal to the
fenestrations
Cut small hole in drape and sponge to accommodate tip of tubing
Place the tubing, beveled side down into one piece of foam, such that minimal
pressure will be applied to the wound edges. Place tubing away from bony
prominences. Tubing must not penetrate all the way through the foam
© Cover tube at entry site and proximally with extra drape. Lift tubing gently near entry
site and pinch 1-2 cm drape together undemeath the tube to form a seal and hold tube
away from wound area. Extra foam may be used on top of the drape under the tube to
prevent tube pressure on the wound and surrounding area(s)
e Secure tube with an extra piece of drape or tape several centimeters proximal to the
wound area, to prevent stress on the pri dressing over the wound
¢ On drape and in clinical note, record both date and number of foam pieces inserted
into wound
e Change dressing every 48 hours or every 12 hours in case of infection
e Handle used V.A.C. dressings, canisters and tubing per biohazardous protocol
7) Connect the V.A.C. Device
e Remove canister from sterile packaging and insert into V.A.C. unit until it clicks into
place
e Connect dressing tubing to the canister tubing
Open both clamps
Place the V.A.C unit on a level surface or hang from a footboard. Therapy will be
discontinued and an alarm will sound if the unit is tilted beyond a 45-degree angle for
more than three (3) seconds or if the canister is not secure
8) Initiate therapy
e Depress green-lit power button. Adjust V.A.C. unit settings per physician’s order. The
default vacuum setting is 125mmHg
e Note the button marked THERAPY ON/OFF
e Depress THERAPY ON button. In one minute or less, dressing should collapse,
unless a leak is present. Most leaks occur around the tubing. Leaks can be fixed by
gently pressing around the tubing or the dressing edges as appropriate. Excess drape
may also be used to patch leaks
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SENIOR HOME CaRE, INC. Developed: August, 2002
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (V.A.C.®)
9) Dressing Removal
e Note number of foam pieces in the wound (number is written on the drape)
e Raise tube connector above level of pump unit
¢ Tighten clamp on the dressing tube and separate tubing at the connector
e Allow V.A.C. unit to pull exudate in the canister tube into the canister, then tighten
clamp on canister tube :
Depress THERAPY OFF button to deactivate pump
Stretch drape horizontally and slowly pull up from skin. Do not peel off. Gently
remove all foam pieces from the wound
PAIN, DRESSING ADHERENCE AND OCCLUSION:
1) For the patient whose wound is painful, consider:
e A lower target pressure, i.e. less suction or lower mm Hg
2) To counteract dressing adherence, consider:
e Placing a single layer of either a non-adherent, porous material or an impregnated
wide-meshed petrolatum dressing (not supplied) on the surface of the wound
e Instilling 1% lidocaine solution or normal saline-with a physician’s order-into the
proximal tubing or injecting same into the foam with the pump at about 50
mmHg. Clamp the tube and wait about 15-20 minutes before removing the
dressing
e Using the white Soft-Foam, which has smaller cells than the black foam. Soft-
Foam bonds less easily with granulated tissue.
NOTE: The denser, white Soft-Foam requires higher negative pressures to be
effective
3) To remove an occlusion, consider:
e Repositioning the proximal lumen of the tube
e Instilling normal saline (not supplied) down the proximal tubing
MULTIPLE WOUNDS AND BRIDGING BETWEEN SITES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY:
1) Through the application of a “Y” connector to the canister tubing, one V.A.C. unit can be
used to treat multiple wounds simultaneously
2) When “bridging” an area of intact skin between two or more separate wounds
e Use a barrier on the intact skin between the two areas to be treated
e Form a bridge between the areas by abutting edges of foam so that there is one
continuous foam bridge between them
Place tubing as usually done, preferably in a large piece of foam
Drape the entire area as if it was one wound
All foam should collapse when treatment is begun
INFECTED WOUNDS:
1) Wounds infected with greater than 10° colony-forming-units (CFU’s), must have the
V.A.C dressing changed every 12 hours, then
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SENIOR HOME CARE, INC. Developed: August, 2002
. Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (V.A.C.®
nization is decreased below that threshold
2) Resume dressing changes every 48 hours when colo
or clinical signs of infection have abated
WOUNDS IN PROXIMITY TO FECAL INCONTINENCE:
1) Fecal incontinence is not a contraindication to V.A.C. therapy. Consider
the following
e Use a rectal collection system (with a physician’s order)
e Frame the wound with a V.A.C drape or other skin barrier (not supplied) that will
prevent the dressing from coming off due to contact with stool
TUNNELING/UNDERMINING:
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1) Use V.A.C. Soft-Foam (white foam) for filling tunnels
2) Cut foam slightly smaller than dimensions of tunnel/undermined area, leaving a “tail”
to facilitate removal
e Place foam against distal end of tunnel to promote granulation-for 2-3 dressing
changes
e Subsequently, leave approximately 1 cm dead space at distal end of tunnel
e Evaluate wound for shortening or limiting foam packing every 2-3 dressing changes
to accommodate increased granulation
DISCONNECTING FROM THE UNIT:
1) Patients should not disconnect from the unit for more than two hours of any 24 hours
e Ifthe two hours have been exceeded, the V.A.C. dressing must be replaced
2) To disconnect
e Raise the connector above the level of the V.A.C. unit
e Turn the unit OFF
e Clamp both tubing clamps
e Separate the tubing at the quick-release connector
e Cover both free ends of the tubing with gauze and secure
1) To reconnect
e Remove gauze from both free ends of the tubing
e Connect the tubing
e Unclamp both clamps
e Depress green “ON” button
e Select “NO” at “NEW PATIENT?” prompt. Previous settings will be resumed
e Depress THERAPY ON
e
N TO DISCONTINUE THERAPY:
WHEN TO DISCONTINUE Sea
1) When the established, physician-authorized goal of V.A.C. therapy has been met. Note
that the goal may not have been full closure of the wound
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Developed: August, 2002
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE ( V.A.C®)
2) When the wound dimensions show minimal or no progress for 1-2 weeks
3) Always obtain a physician’s order prior to discontinuing therapy
SENIOR HOME CARE, INC.
‘ANISTER CHANGE:
CANISTER Ch
1) V.A.C. canister must be changed when full (unit will alarm) or at least weekly.
Mains-powered V.A.C. unit’s canister holds 300 ml
Follow universal precautions
Tighten both clamps
Disconnect canister tubing from dressing tubing
Pull and hold release knob on V.A.C. unit and remove canister
Dispose of canister per biohazardous waste protocol
Replace with new (sterile) canister
MONITORING COMPLIAN' ‘CE/PROGRESS AND DOCUMENTATION:
1) Number of hours of operation of the unit may be recorded and reset to zero
e Depress “OPTIONS”
e Use Right or Left arrows to determine hours of use
e Reset
2) Monthly Wound Progress Form (MWPP), obtained from the supplier
e Monthly cycle is based on the date V.A.C. therapy was initiated
Complete Sections I and II
Sign and date at the bottom of the MWPF
Fax to the supplier
Form may be completed up to seven (7) days prior to the due date
MWPF authorizes the supplier to release further supplies. Supplier may also be called
for overnight delivery of supplies
2) A Discharge Form-part of the package received from the supplier at the beginning of.
therapy-must be completed and faxed to the supplier-see “When to discontinue
Therapy” above
3) Supplier will coordinate with SHC regarding a “Letter of Medical Necessity” to Medicare
every 120 days after initiation of therapy
TRANSITIONING BETWEEN CARE SETTINGS:
V.A.C. units may not be taken from one care setting to another, example-home care to
hospital or vice-versa. If patient is leaving home care and therapy is to continue:
e Contact supplier
Document wound assessment on special forms as for beginning therapy
Have physician write order as for initial therapy
Replace V.A.C. dressing with physician-approved alternative prior to transfer
Supplier will pick-up pump from patient’s home when notified
Developed: August, 2002
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE (V.A.C.®)
STALLED PROGRESS IN HEALING AND POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS:
NOTE: Changes in any of the following items requires a physician’s order: aan
The wounds to be treated; therapy settings; dressing change frequencies; length of treatment .
1) Minimal or no change in wound dimensions in 1-2 weeks aes
e Ifashallow wound, cut foam smaller, to promote inward epithelial migration,
e Provide a therapeutic pause in V-A.C Therapy for 1-2 days
e Change Therapy settings from Intermittent to Continuous or vice-versa
e Evaluate patient’s nutritional status
e Evaluate pressure relief and patient positioning
e Evaluate wound surface for inhibited granulation due to epithelialization
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SENIOR HOME CARE, INC.
inexpected wound deterioration within last 48 hours
Check therapy meter for actual number of hours of therapy received compared to the
recommended 22-24 hours/day. Explore and remedy
Check for small leaks with a stethoscope
Assess for underlying infection
Change dressing more frequently
Clean wound more aggressively
3) Discolored areas/gray spots in wound bed may indicate potential necrosis
e Rule out mechanical trauma
e Decrease pressure by 25mm Hg
e Switch to continuous negative pressure, if currently on intermittent setting
© Use smaller piece(s) foam in all three dimensions to avoid possible
capillary compression
ALARM:
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1) Alarm will sound when
e Canister is full
e Leaks are present
e Battery is low (MiniV.A.C. only)
¢ Unit is tilted more than 45 degrees for more than 3 seconds
e
System “on” but Therapy not “on”
Alarm will sound every 15 minutes after being turned off until the problem is corrected
or power is turned off
BATTERY:
1) Battery in the mains-powered V.A.C. will last for 1 ¥% to 2 hours when disconnected from
the electrical power supply
e Plug into an electrical socket to restore mains-powered status
Developed: August, 2002
SENIOR HOME CARE, INC.
Revised:
VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE ( V.A.C:®)
TRAINING: %,
1) Level Clinician Training consists of the following, conducted by a certified preceptor i)
« Demonstration te
-e Discussion
e Hands-on participation :
e Written test mn
e Two supervised dressing completions in the field (i.e. on a patient)
e Completion ofa Sign-in Sheet for Level I training
When the above have been completed, the supplier’s representative or the Level I clinician
(preceptor) will complete a Dressing Application Log. A copy of this log and a copy of the Sign-
in Sheet as well as a Letter on SHC letterhead attesting to date-of-completion will be forwarded
to the supplier, who will have their corporate office issue a certificate
2) Level II Clinician Training will be conducted by the supplier and will qualify preceptors
to train Level I clinicians. The supplier will complete all necessary paperwork. A
certificate will be issued attesting to Level II status
3) Copies of training documents and the certificate will be kept in the employee’s personnel
file
COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICIAN ORDERS:
1) For both V.A.C. and Mini V.A.C.
e Product name
Which wounds to be treated
Wound measurements
Therapy settings
Dressing change frequency
of treatment
Applicable ICD-9 codes or descriptions
Pre-medication
Wound cleansing
Alternate dressing in case of discontinuation of therapy
RESOURCES:
Supplier contact is KCI USA
1 888 275 4524 (24-hour customer service)
Fax. 813 248 1925
Copies of required forms (ISOP, monthly wound progress form, discharge assessment form and
supplemental wound form) are available for download from the G: drive, the website as well as
from the supplier an
Website: www.KCI.com
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Diagnosis:
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O8VE-Senior Home Care, inc. (239)277-1003
OMB No. 0038-0357
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4048 Evans Ave
Suite 204
7 , FORT MYERS, FL 33901 OO, Lok
TBs KBr 3/34/1922 10, Medications: Dose/Frequency/Route (ew (epenged % :
-cpecm | Prncpte Dagnone ete Amoxicillin-500 MG 1 tab TID x 3 days Oral(n.,.. Pg
438 CVA(O) 9/7/2004 Stresstabs/Zinc-23.9 MG 1 tab BID Oral(N) ,
: Proed o Atenolo!-50 MG 1/2 tab BID Oral
73 Oem ‘Omer Pertinent Desgnoees Dave Lipitor-20 MG 1 tab QD Oral
* y$7.89 REHABILITATION PROC NEC(E) 11/13/2004 Norvasc-5 MG 1 tab QD Oral
Potassium Chloride-10 MEQ 2 tabs QD Oral
Tylenol-325 MG 1-2 tabs Q 4 hrs PRN Oral
15. Satety Measures:
Aspiration Precaution,Bleeding Precaution,Universal Precaution,Fali
Precaution,Seizure Precaution,24 Hour Supervision
16. Nutone! Flag, Regular Diet,cut into small pieces, (Contd. Addendum) 17, Alergien: Morphine
18. A Funchonal Lamentions 118. 8. Activites Permitied
1 ( Ammuston $ (Parnes 9 [D tevany Bing L) Comotete Secrest 6 [_) Panta Weight Bearing A [) Wrreeicnaie
2 [IK] Bewevtincder fncominence) 8 [K] Extuence A [[] Ortones wan TO Sonree BRP 7 [[] trsepencent Attome 8 [7] Wanker
3 CD corwwaure 7 [ER] Areuation B [EK] Omer tSpectys [XZ] We As Toterated 8 (] crches c CT No Restrictions
4 DO Henang . 8 DO Speech See Addendum: OQ ‘Tranater Bed/Chair 9 OQ Cane D (— Other (Spectty)
15 [XD] Excercees Prescribed See Addendum
19. Monae! Simave: 1 Onented 3 Forgetiul s Disonented 7 (em
2 oO Comaiosa « 4 is) Depresses 6 eda] Lathanpic B (ote
20. Prognosis: 1 [} Poor 2 [) Guarded 3 Fair + [J Good 5 [] Excellent”
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21, Orders bor Diacapline and Trastments (Spectty Amount/FrequencyDuraton }
HHA 3X1 WX4W; 2X1WX2W:eff 11/15/04:
Take temperature, pulse & respirations each visit & assist with bathing, oral hygiene, dressing & activities of daily living.;
Assist patient with transfers & ambulation.
MSW 1X1MX1M:EVAL:
OT 1X4WX1W:EVAL: *
PT 3X1WX4W:eff 11/16/04;
Physical Therapist to evaluate.;
Perform (Cont'd. Addendum)
IZ Goale/Renhanieaton PoentavOucrerpe Pans
oats: Caregiver will be able to perform patient's ADL's as instructed within 6 weeks. (HHA); The patient and/or caregiver will accurately demonstrate home
naintenance exercise program within 2 weeks. (PT); The patient will be safe in transfers & ambulation within 4 weeks, (PT); Patient will increase SBA sit -
stand within 2 weeks. (PT); Patient will Improve amb. 2x50 with RW with supervision within 4 weeks. (PT), Patient/caregiver will verbalize understanding of
nedication regimen, S/S of disease process and importance of reporting complications to the physician or nurse within 4 weeks. (SN); (Cont'd. Addendum)
care, physics! therapy and/or speech therapy or continues to need occupahonal therapy, The
palenl a under my care. and | have suthorized the services on this pian of care and will
periodically revwew the pian.
JEJESUS, ALEXANDER
251 PROCTOR ROAD
sARASOTA, FL 34231
341)921-8645
28. Anyone who misrepresents, laisifies, o conceals essential information requred for payment of Federal funds
may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or civil penalty under applicable Federal laws.
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16. | thin liquids, monitor swallowing
18.2. | requires assistance w/ all ADL's
18.b. | standby assist
21. | therapeutic exercises.;
Instruct in transfer training.:
Gait training with assistive device.;
Establish and instruct in home exercise program.
SN 1X1WX1W; 3X1WX1W; 2X1 WX2W:
Skilled Nurse to assess vital signs and neuro status. Instruct in medications, diet, disease process, S/S of complications & home
safety.;
Perform wound care as follows: SN to assess skin integrity Q visit.;
SN to draw Chem7, CBC 11/17 & send results to Dr. Juna.;
MAY TAKE ORDERS FROM DRS. JUNA & ELLIOT.
ST 2X1WX1WZEVAL; 1X 1WX2W:
Speech Pathologist to evaluate.;
Dysphagia treatment
lowing least restrictive diet and safe swallowing facilitative techniques within 3 weeks. (ST)
22. | Dysphagia deficits will be reduced by foll
Rehabilitation Potential: Fair
Discharge Plans: Discharge when goals met to family with ph:
ysician follow up visits.
G8. Signalure of Physician
41. Opbonai Name/Signalure of Nurse/Therapist
INTERMEDIARY
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Docket for Case No: 05-001307
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Sep. 09, 2005 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
|
Sep. 07, 2005 |
Final Order filed.
|
Jul. 18, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for September 27 and 28, 2005; 1:00 p.m.; Clearwater, FL).
|
Jul. 18, 2005 |
Order Granting Consolidation (consolidated cases are: 05-1307 and 05-2158).
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Jul. 12, 2005 |
Agreed-to Motion for Continuance filed.
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May 31, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for July 27, 2005; 9:30 a.m.; Clearwater, FL).
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May 26, 2005 |
Joint Pretrial Stipulation filed.
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May 26, 2005 |
Agreed to Motion for Continuance filed.
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May 18, 2005 |
Notice of Transfer.
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May 10, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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May 10, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 24, 2005; 9:30 a.m.; Clearwater, FL).
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May 03, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by D. Stinson, Esquire).
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Apr. 25, 2005 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 19, 2005 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Apr. 13, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Order of Dismissal without Prejudice Pursuant to Sections 120.54 and 120.569, Florida Statutes and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code to Allow for Amendment and Resubmission of Petition filed.
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Petition for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Apr. 12, 2005 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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