Homebound but working?

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I have been a home health LVN for well over 10 years and have never seen this before. The agency I am currently with has a bilateral amputee in their late 40's that works at a major chain mall store several days a week and is on service for weekly coaguchecks! When I asked one of the office RN's how can we see this person I was told "they overlook the patient going to work because someone has to drive him to and from". I'm definitely not comfortable with making a visit as I don't want my name anywhere near that chart! Am I correct in my thinking? If so what do I need to do?

Specializes in Specialty is QA/QI for Home Health.

Thanks. I'm usually pretty diplomatic about other employers/agencies when talking to potentials. As far as employers being worried about their own misdeeds, if they follow the MC guidelines then they shouldn't have any fears. Or misdeeds at all. I'm not necessarily a "do gooder" but I've worked too hard over the years for the knowledge I have now and my license means more to me than someone else's stupidity. I too can turn a blind eye when appropriate and doesn't affect a pt's care but blatant fraud is not that time. And, of course, I would never make it a topic of conversation at an interview.

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You would be surprised what comes up at interviews. Better to have canned answers for touchy subjects. Good luck.

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