SURVEY READINESS: Get Smart Strategies & Resources for Success
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Sept 6, 2018 - Changing the Survey Mindset in Home Health & Hospice
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May 24, 2018 - The Surveyors Are Coming! Are You Sure Your Home Health/Hospice Agency is Ready?
With the home health and hospice industry under increased regulatory scrutiny, survey deficiencies have increased significantly in both home health and hospice, even for providers with no prior issues. Simione Healthcare Consultants understands the most problematic survey issues impacting home health and hospice providers, including requirements with Home Health CoPs. The key to success is the establishment of an ongoing survey readiness culture and effective process within your organization.
We’re Ready to Help!
From initial survey to plans of correction and everything in between, Simione Healthcare Consultants excels in helping home health, hospice and non-medical agencies achieve state licensure, Medicare certification, and accreditation survey success. Our comprehensive support through all phases of survey readiness assists agencies in maintaining high-quality care and financial success.
Survey Readiness Support
- Expert Regulatory Guidance
- Policy Manual Review & Development
- Comprehensive Mock Surveys: Licensure, Certification, Recertification, Accreditation
- Plan of Correction Development, Follow-up & Implementation
- State/CMS Independent Consultant Oversight
- CoPs Training & Readiness Assessment
- Survey Readiness Training
- QAPI & Emergency Preparedness Program Review & Development
- Initial Certification/Startup Assistance
| Home Health | Hospice |
| Standard: Initial Assessment Visit | Standard: Plan of Care |
| Standard: Content of the Comprehensive Assessment | Standard: Drug Profile |
| Standard: Plan of Care | Standard: Supervision of Hospice Aides |
| Standard: Conformance with Physician Orders | Standard: Timeframe for Completion of the Comprehensive Assessment |
| Standard: Review and Revision of the Plan of Care | Standard: Content of the Plan of Care |
| Standard: Promptly Alert Physician of Any Changes | Standard: Scope and Frequency of Services |
| Standard: Coordination of Care | Standard: Level of Activity |
| Standard: Written Instructions to Patient | Standard: Coordination of Services |
| Standard: Infection Prevention and Control | Standard: Prevention |
| Standard: Home Health Aide Assignments and Duties | Standard: Bereavement |
Source: CMS