Home Health referral intake and admission Q&A you must know!

   • HOME HEALTH MANAGEMENT  

The referral intake and admission process in home health care is a critical initial step that sets the stage for providing care to a new patient. This process involves receiving a patient’s referral, evaluating the patient's eligibility for home health services, and initiating their admission into the home health agency's care program. It involves careful evaluation, collaboration with referring sources, and the development of a patient-centered care plan. This process is essential for delivering high-quality and effective home health services. In today's video, we will look at some frequently asked referral intake questions and their answers.

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00:00 Introduction – Why Referral Intake Matters
00:18 What Is the Referral Intake & Admission Process?
00:45 What Constitutes a Valid Referral?
01:30 When the Referring Physician Will Not Follow
02:05 Determining the Correct Referral Date
02:40 After-Hours Referrals
03:00 Late-Arriving Faxed Referrals
03:40 When Family Calls the Agency – Is It a Referral?
04:30 Face-to-Face Timeline Requirements
05:20 Surveyor Prep Q&A – Intake & Admission
05:40 Initial Assessment Timeliness
06:05 Face-to-Face Documentation Requirements
06:40 Acceptance to Service Policy & Consistency
07:20 Determining Homebound Status
08:00 Start of Care Scheduling & Communication
08:40 Plan of Care – Completeness & Updates
09:25 Certification & Recertification Requirements
10:05 Verbal Orders & Countersignature Rules
10:50 Comprehensive Assessment & OASIS Requirements
11:25 Required Intake Documentation
12:05 Patient Rights, Consents & HIPAA
12:40 Coordinating Services Across Disciplines
13:20 QAPI Monitoring for Intake & Admission
14:00 Closing & Resource Mention

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