Home Health & Hospice Week
MAKE SURE YOUR HOSPICE DOCUMENTATION COVERS THESE ELIGIBILITY BASES
Don't expect reviewers and surveyors to be satisfied with vague clinical notes. In addition to the patient's vital signs, the patient's record should include these types of clinically measurable data points that show the patient's decline is consistent with a six month or less prognosis,according to consultant • Body mass index • Mid-arm or mid-thigh circumferences • Palliative performance scale scores • Functional assessment staging scores • Infection history • Physician office or emergency room visits • Increasing levels of caregiver support with activities of daily living (ADLs) • Increasing frequency of hospice visits, changing medical equipment, or medication-related needs.
Home Health & Hospice Week
- Compliance:
TAILOR YOUR RED FLAGS RULE PLAN TO HOME CARE
Unique patient setting carries certain risks and responsibilities. If you're thinking you don't need a [...] - Regulations:
FOLLOW THESE 4 STEPS TO RED FLAGS RULE SUCCESS
Check out what the FTC expects of you starting next month. Like it or not, [...] - OASIS:
FOCUS ON POSITIVE OASIS C ADL CHANGES
You can say goodbye to prior status column for ADLs. The Jan. 1 start date [...] - Hospice:
AVOID THESE HOSPICE ELIGIBILITY PITFALLS
Shore up your documentation to address this medical review hot spot. If your hospice hasn't [...] - Medical Review:
MAKE SURE YOUR HOSPICE DOCUMENTATION COVERS THESE ELIGIBILITY BASES
Don't expect reviewers and surveyors to be satisfied with vague clinical notes. The best defense [...] - Industry Notes:
HHA SATISFACTION SURVEY STARTS ROLLING OUT
Participation in patient satisfaction survey is voluntary -- for now. If you'd like to take an [...]
