MACACERES
Contributor
Hi,
I was wondering if someone could help me regarding the TCM within 48 hr contact with patient, family member, or caregiver? My question is what is considered a caregiver exactly? Is contact with the VNA considered part of that two-day contact? I always thought that the VNA is an outside home care agency and not considered the patient's original caregiver? or am I not understanding? If you can also provide where I can find that information in writing, that would be great! I have spent a long time trying to get clarification on what a caregiver is exactly, or what qualifies as a caregiver?
Thanks so much!
Maritza Caceres, CPC, PCA
I was wondering if someone could help me regarding the TCM within 48 hr contact with patient, family member, or caregiver? My question is what is considered a caregiver exactly? Is contact with the VNA considered part of that two-day contact? I always thought that the VNA is an outside home care agency and not considered the patient's original caregiver? or am I not understanding? If you can also provide where I can find that information in writing, that would be great! I have spent a long time trying to get clarification on what a caregiver is exactly, or what qualifies as a caregiver?
Thanks so much!
Maritza Caceres, CPC, PCA