#10 [TIED]: Content of Plan of Care: 42 CFR 418.56(c)(2), TAG 0547

Summary

The hospice's plan of care failed to include all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including a detailed statement of the scope and frequency of services necessary to meet the specific patient and family needs.

Example

The hospice failed to include the frequency of visits in the plan of care for 12 of 13 patients receiving skilled nursing services.