COMPLETE MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY START-UP GUIDE AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

This comprehensive Medical Staffing Start-Up Guide, operations manual and forms has been written by industry experts as a very informative and effective tool to help you start your own medical staffing business. If self employment is an option for you with the added success of a lucrative business, this medical staffing guide is the right option for you. The guide has all the information needed to hit the ground running and start your agency the right way. Included in this manual are guidelines and forms on contracting with health care organizations, pricing matrix, scheduling, employee recruitment, marketing strategies specific to medical staffing agencies and skill evaluation forms. The manual also contains all the policies and procedures required for JCAHO accreditation and daily management.

Medical staffing business is booming and is expected to grow for the next 15 years as reported by the Department of Labor. Be a part of this exciting industry by providing skilled medical professionals to businesses in the health care industry. We do not only provide an excellent medical staffing start up with but we are also available by phone and email to assist you to start and build your medical staffing business. (US & CANADA)

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COMPLETE NURSE STAFFING & NURSE REGISTRY BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

The Nurse Staffing & Nurse Registry Business Start-Up Guide is a comprehensive and easy to use business manual. Written by industry experts with over 20 years of experience, this guide has over 300 pages of valuable information to help you start and build a nurse agency & registry business. The manual contains information on travel nursing, contract nurses, licensure verification, pricing matrix, sample job descriptions, skill validation forms, sample nurse/registry staffing business plan, nurse staffing policies, nurse registry policies required for accreditation and to meet state requirements much more. The shortage of nurses nationwide has contributed to the huge demand for nurses in the hospital setting, the home health industry, adult community care, nurse case management, utilization review and outpatient physician practices. Health care organizations are relying on nurse staffing agencies to fill their staffing needs. Industry experts report the dire need for nurses will continue to grow, as existing health care organizations expand to meet the demand of the aging population.(US & CANADA)

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NON-MEDICAL & PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE

The Non-Medical & Private Duty Home Care Business Start-Up Guide and Forms is a complete resource to start and run a thriving home care business. This extensive guide has over 221 pages, and over 146 pages of the necessary forms needed for a home care business.

Home care business is one of fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry. This is due to the aging population in this country, the preference of the elderly to remain in their homes as long as possible and additional personal care services needed in residential communities for the elderly. According to the Census Bureau, 13 percent of the population will be over the age of 65 by 2010. By 2030, the figure will jump to 19.6 percent. The demand for home care services are skyrocketing because seniors want and need personalized services. Home care business is an exciting and interesting business as a wide range of services can be provided. Included in this package is the option to contact us via phone or email for additional assistance free of charge.(US & CANADA)

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Non Medical & Private Duty Home Care Policies & Procedures Manual

The Non Medical & Private Duty Home Care Policies and Procedures Manual have been used by many to start and run their agencies. The manual has the required standards and practices for home care agencies to ensure the safety of clients, set clear guidelines for staff, as well as the legal protection needed for the agency. The Non Medical Home Care & Private Duty Home Care Policies and Procedure Manual covers a wide variety of home care operations such as Organization and Management, Scope of Service, Service Delivery and Care, Information and Records Management, PHI and HIPAA policies and procedures, Human Resources policies and procedures, Emergency Management Planning policies and procedures, Infection Control Management policies and procedures, Financial Management policies and policies, Quality Improvement policies and procedures, Risk Assessment policies and procedures. Each section include all the needed forms for easy customization.

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL STAFFING AGENCY START-UP GUIDE AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

This complete Administrative and Clerical Start-Up Guide provides all the valuable information and forms needed to run a successful staffing agency. It is a user friendly manual with over 130 pages and over a 100 pages of ready to use forms. This guide is also a useful guide for starting any type of staffing business.

Industry experts report that the staffing industry generated some $77 billion in revenue in 2000; $64 billion form temporary help services, $13 billion in permanent placement services, and 90% of the U.S companies use temporary help services. Staffing agencies and employment agencies continue to grow as the work force is changing and more and more people are looking for the flexibility that temporary/contract work provides. Be a part of this industry by providing quality staff to many businesses and offices nationwide. (US & CANADA)

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HOME HEALTH AGENCY BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE

The Complete Home Health Agency Start-Up Guide is a detailed manual on “how to start a home health agency” (medical home care agency). We understand that starting a home health agency business can be an overwhelming task. The licensure process, business set up, building relationships with community referral sources, marketing and advertising, hiring employees and meeting other requirements can be daunting.

The Complete Home Health Agency Start-Up Guide provides step-by-step guidance to assist with the business set up process, licensure, accreditation, daily operations and management. Included in the manual are detailed information on the Medicare certification process, new service lines in the home health business, private pay pricing matrix, service plans, billing, strategies for patient satisfaction, relationship building and much more is covered. The guide also includes all the start up forms, and Medicare forms for a home health agency business.

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HOME HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

The Home Health Policies and Procedures Manual have been successfully used by hundreds of home healthcare agencies to pass their State License and Medicare Accreditation Surveys. The Policies & Procedures Manual has detailed easy to follow, clearly defined policies to increase productivity and provide employees with a source of reference, allowing you and your staff to make quicker decisions while complying with all legislative guidelines. The policies cover: Joint Commission standards, CHAP, current CMS requirements, state requirements, HIPAA, CDC, AAAHC, OSHA and much more. The Home Health Agency Policy and Procedure Manual also include over 375 required and ready to use home health agency forms.

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GROUP HOME BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE

The Group Home Business Start-Up Guide is a highly informative step -by -step process to start a variety of group home business. The guide explore the start-up process, licensure requirements, steps to pass the initial licensure, group home regulatory agencies and survey process , location, liability insurance types and bonding needed, Statement of Purpose, furnishings and equipment needed, new market avenues in the group home business, multiple funding sources including grants, vouchers, low income, charitable donation, housing funds, and how to access funding, grant writing, and grant writing resources for group homes, effective staff recruitment and retention practices, admission requirement and resident orientation, resident services management, resident discharge, resources for managing difficult residents, abuse and neglect prevention, marketing and relationship building to increase referrals, quality improvement and multiple forms

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GROUP HOME POLICIES AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

The Group Home Policies and Procedures Manual is an excellent guide for group home management and to meet licensure requirements for various types of group home businesses. The Group Home Policies and Procedures Manual covers all aspect of group home management such as licensing standards, program operations, staffing and employment, medication management, health and safety, emergency preparedness, transportation, record keeping and data management, Incident reporting, physical environment, resident rules, resident rights and responsibilities, fiscal management, quality improvement, blank forms and much more

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NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS START-UP MANUAL

This detailed Non Emergency Medical Transportation manual(NEMT) with over 250 pages provides all the information on starting an NEMT business. It contains guidelines and steps on the start up process and requirements, contracting process under Medicaid and who to contact in every state, service covered under the various state Medicaid programs, NEMT vehicle requirements and purchasing tips, success proven marketing strategies, start up capital, general liability insurance required, two way communication systems, risk management, human resource management tools, driver and attendants trainings and policies, complete administration policies and procedures, an NEMT business plan, forms and much more.

Non emergency medical transportation business or ambulette service is an exciting and growing market in high demand. NEMT business requires a limited start –up capital with guaranteed revenue from multiple sources.

The best part about this guide package is the availability of our expert consultants via phone and email to assist you with the start up process. ( US & CANADA)

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DME/HME BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE

The Durable Medical Equipment or Home Medical Equipment business start up guide with over 300 pages is a comprehensive handbook designed specifically to help with Medicare and Medicaid licensure and accreditation of DME suppliers. It provides step-by-step directions and forms to complete each section of the licensure process. Topics covered include introduction to the DME business, Medicare licensure requirements and process, Medicaid requirement by state and licensure process, accreditation requirements and process, DME business administration, human resources, quality improvement, provider enrollment to insurance companies, contracting, marketing and much more. The complete DME business start up guide is available in hard copy (binder), e-book (instant download) and CD-ROM

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DME/HME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

The DME/HME Manual provides over 900 pages of comprehensive policies and procedures and forms designed specifically to help DME suppliers and pharmacies fulfill accreditation requirements. The manual includes all the policies and procedures and forms required by organizations that accredit DME suppliers. The detailed policies are designed for use by companies of all sizes. Policies and procedures manual are constantly updated and have also been cross referenced to meet standards by ACHC, CHAP, HQAA and Joint Commission accreditations. DME Manual is available in hard copy (binder), e-book (instant download) and CD-ROM.

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MANUAL CONTENT AND FORMS—MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY

  • Overview of Medical Staffing Industry
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Market Research and Feasibility Studies
  • Low start-up cost
  • Financing Your Business
  • Pricing Strategies. How much to charge your clients and how much to pay your sub-contractor/employees.
  • Choosing a business name.
  • Business Plan
  • Effective Recruiting Techniques
  • Doing Business Nationwide.
  • Business Licenses and Permits.
  • Occupational Safety & Health.
  • Immigrations Laws and Compliance.
  • JCAHO Certification.
  • Billing Procedures.
  • Terminating Contracts
  • Collections
  • Banking
  • Invoices
  • Supplies
  • Profit Margins
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Taxes and Business Taxes
  • Hiring Process
  • Staff Retention strategies
  • Personnel Practices
  • Sample Job Descriptions(Major medical professions)
  • Maintaining Records
  • Recruiting Foreign Employees
  • Employee VS Independent Contractor
  • Employment Laws and Regulations
  • Wages and Benefits
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Relationship Selling
  • Client Relationship
  • How to obtain Contracts
  • Insurances
  • Business Legal Operations. Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Corporation, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC.)
  • Office Supplies and Software.
  • Home Office or Front Office
  • Where and How to file business names.


READY TO USE FORMS & POLICIES INCLUDED IN YOUR MEDICAL STAFFING MANUAL

  • MISSION STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
  • CHOOSING A BUSINESS NAME CHECKLIST
  • AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
  • CONSULT FEE SHARING AGREEMENT
  • CONTINGENCY AGREEMENT
  • CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGENCY AND FACILITY
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
  • NURSE AGREEMENT
  • RETAINED SEARCH AGREEMENT
  • JOB REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
  • SAMPLE REFERENCE CHECK QUESTIONS
  • INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
  • BACKGROUND CHECKS CONSENT FORM
  • CONSENT FOR DRUG_ALCOHOL SCREEN TESTING
  • PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
  • OSHA HEPATITIS VACCINE
  • TUBERCULIN FORM
  • INCOME WITHHELD
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VS EMPLOYEE
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FORM
  • INVOICE
  • JOB DESCRIPTIONS
  • JOB ORDER LETTER
  • LETTER OF PROPOSAL TO GET CONTRACT
  • LETTER REQUESTING BACKGROUND CHECKS
  • RATE INCREASE LETTER
  • DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
  • PAYROLL DEDUCTION AUTHORIZATION
  • NOTICE OF UNPAID INVOICE
  • PAST DUE REMINDER
  • TIME CARD AND SCHEDULES
  • BROCHURE SAMPLE.
  • FAST TRACK TO OWNING YOUR MEDICAL STAFFING AGENCY
  • JOB ORDER FORM.
  • MEDICINE RECORDS
  • PHYSICAL THERAPY SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/COTA SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • DENTAL ASSISTANT SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • MEDICAL ASSISTANT SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SKILLS CEHCKLIST
  • NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • NEWBORN AND PEDIATRIC NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • PSYCHAITRIC NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • HUC_WARD COORDINATOR ASSESSMENT
  • COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
  • LONG TERM CARE NURSE/LPN SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • CRITICAL CARE NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • OPERATION ROOM NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • DISCIPLINARY NOTICE
  • EMPLOYEE WARNING
  • FINAL WARNING BEFORE DISMISSAL
  • NOTICE OF TERMINATION
  • EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
  • GENERAL POLICY GUIDELINES
  • SAMPLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
  • VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION
  • VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
  • BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS-SAMPLE
  • POLICY MANAGEMENT PLAN
  • EMPLOYEE SCREENING PROCESS POLICY
  • VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE POLICY
  • COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY
  • SKILLS VALIDATION POLICY
  • ORIENTATION AND TRAINING POLICY
  • PROOF OF IDENTITY POLICY
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS POLICY
  • INCIDENT/INVESTIGATION POLICY
  • BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
  • BUILDING SAFETY POLICY
  • EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS POLICY AND PLAN
  • USES AND DISCLOSURES WITH BUSINESS ASSOCIATES POLICY
  • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLAINT POLICY
  • COMPLAINT RESOLUTION POLICY
  • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS-SAFEGUARDING PHI POLICY
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MANUAL CONTENT AND FORMS—NURSE STAFFING & NURSE REGISTRY BUSINESS GUIDE

  • Overview of Nurse Staffing & Nurse Registry Industry
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Market Research and Feasibility Studies
  • Low start-up cost
  • Financing Your Business
  • Pricing Strategies. How much to charge your clients and how much to pay your sub-contractor/employees.
  • Choosing a business name
  • Business Plan
  • Effective Recruiting Techniques
  • Doing Business Nationwide
  • Business Licenses and Permits
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Immigrations Laws and Compliance
  • JCAHO Certification
  • Acceptance of Patients
  • Service Planning
  • Service Aggrements
  • Care Planning
  • Billing Procedures
  • Terminating Contracts
  • Collections
  • Banking
  • Invoices
  • Supplies
  • Profit Margins
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Taxes and Business Taxes
  • Hiring Process
  • Staff Retention strategies for Nurse Staffing
  • Personnel Practices
  • Employee VS Independent Contractor
  • Employment Laws and Regulations
  • Wages and Benefits
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Relationship Selling
  • Client Relationship
  • How to obtain Contracts
  • Travel Nursing
  • Insurances
  • Business Legal Operations. Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Corporation, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC.)
  • Office Supplies and Software.
  • Home Office or Front Office
  • Where and How to file business names.


COMPLETE NURSE STAFFING & NURSE REGISTRY FORMS & POLICIES

  • MISSION STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
  • AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
  • CONSULT FEE SHARING AGREEMENT
  • CONTINGENCY AGREEMENT
  • CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGENCY AND FACILITY
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
  • NURSE AGREEMENT
  • RETAINED SEARCH AGREEMENT
  • JOB REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
  • SAMPLE REFERENCE CHECK QUESTIONS
  • INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
  • BACKGROUND CHECKS CONSENT FORM
  • CONSENT FOR DRUG_ALCOHOL SCREEN TESTING.
  • PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
  • VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION
  • VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
  • FAST TRACK TO OWNING YOUR NURSING AGENCY
  • JOB ORDER.
  • PAST DUE REMINDER
  • TIME CARD AND SCHEDULES
  • BROCHURE SAMPLE.
  • DISCIPLINARY NOTICE
  • EMPLOYEE WARNING
  • FINAL WARNING BEFORE DISMISSAL
  • NOTICE OF TERMINATION
  • EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
  • SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
  • VISIT SHEET
  • ASSIGNMENT LOG FORM
  • SERVICE PLAN
  • SERVICE AGGREMENT FORM
  • MEDICAL PLAN OF CARE FORM
  • ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORTING FORM
  • SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MAJOR NURSING & NURSE RELATED PROFESSIONS.
  • QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
  • EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY FORM
  • CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY FORM
  • SAMPLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
  • INCOME WITHHELD
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VS EMPLOYEE
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACT
  • INVOICE
  • JOB DESCRIPTIONS
  • JOB ORDER LETTER
  • LETTER OF PROPOSAL TO GET CONTRACT
  • LETTER REQUESTING BACKGROUND CHECKS
  • RATE INCREASE LETTER
  • DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
  • PAYROLL DEDUCTION AUTHORIZATION
  • NOTICE OF UNPAID INVOICE
  • MEDICINE RECORDS
  • OSHA HEPATITIS VACCINE
  • TUBERCULIN FORM
  • NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • NEWBORN AND PEDIATRIC NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • PSYCHAITRIC NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • HUC_WARD COORDINATOR ASSESSMENT
  • COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
  • LONG TERM CARE NURSE/LPN SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • CRITICAL CARE NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • OPERATION ROOM NURSE SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • ACCEPTANCE OF PATIENT POLICY
  • CARE PLANNING/ SERVICE PLANNING
  • PATIENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • CLIENT ROSTERS/FILES
  • INCREASE IN FEES NOTIFICATION POLICY
  • MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION POLICY
  • BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS-SAMPLE
  • POLICY MANAGEMENT PLAN
  • EMPLOYEE SCREENING PROCESS POLICY
  • VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE POLICY
  • COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICY
  • SKILLS VALIDATION POLICY
  • ORIENTATION AND TRAINING POLICY
  • PROOF OF IDENTITY POLICY
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS POLICY
  • INCIDENT/INVESTIGATION POLICY
  • BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
  • BUILDING SAFETY POLICY
  • EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS POLICY AND PLAN
  • USES AND DISCLOSURES WITH BUSINESS ASSOCIATES POLICY
  • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLAINT POLICY
  • COMPLAINT RESOLUTION POLICY
  • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS- SAFEGUARDING PHI POLICY
  • REMUNERATION OR REWARD FOR REFERRALS POLICY
  • DISCHARGING PATIENTS AND SERVICE CANCELLATIONS POLICY
And much more...
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MAIN TOPICS( NON MEDICAL HOME CARE START-UP MANUAL AND OPERATIONS MANUAL) WITH TOPICS IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS

  • Introduction to Home Care
  • Overview of the Industry
  • Goals of Home Care Services
  • Advantages And Disadvantages Of Home Care
  • Differences Between Medical & Non-Medical Personnel?
  • Recipient of Home Care Services
  • Mission, Vision and Value Statements
  • Goals and Objectives
  • Advantages and Disadvantages to Owning a Business
  • Keys and Obstacles to Successful Business Operations
  • Home-Based Businesses Verses Offices
  • Home Care Franchises
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Care Franchises
  • Membership Organizations
  • Feasibility Study
  • The Feasibility Process
  • Market Research
  • Price Structure for Home Care Services
  • Start-Up Expenses/Costs
  • Operating Expenses/Costs
  • The Business Plan
  • Purpose of a Business Plan
  • Information Required in a Business Plan
  • Financing Your Business
  • Exploring Financing Methods
  • Business Start-Up Requirements
  • Professional consultation
  • Business Structure/Form To Use
  • Choose, Search & File Your Business Name
  • Registering Your Business
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Banking
  • Permits and Licensing
  • Business Insurance for Home Care Agency
  • Zoning By-Laws
  • Employee or Independent Contractor
  • Taxes and Employer Responsibilities
  • Marketing plan sample
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Marketing Package
  • Promotion and Advertising
  • Relationship Selling
  • Client/Agency Relationship
  • Home Care Service Services
  • Companionship/Sitter Services
  • Homemaker/Home Management Services
  • Personal Care Services
  • Caregiver Respite
  • Friendly Reassurance
  • Live-In Care
  • 24 Hour Live-In Care
  • Temporary Chore/Home Maintenance Services
  • Client/Caregiver Relationship
  • Home Care Assistant Roles
  • Companion/Sitter
  • Homemaker
  • Personal Care
  • Respite Care
  • Friendly Reassurance
  • Chores/Home Maintenance
  • Providing Quality Services
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Services Provision
  • Human Resource Basic
  • Hiring Process
  • Recruiting Quality Staff/Screening
  • The Interview Process
  • Effective Interviewing
  • Employee Orientation
  • Conducting background and Reference Checks
  • Labor Laws and regulations
  • Employee Wages and pay rates
  • Medical Exams and immunization Requirements
  • Personnel Practices
  • Scheduling
  • Employee Record Keeping
  • Employer/Employee Relationship
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employee Retention
  • Guidelines for hiring Foreign Nationals
  • Employee/Independent Contractor
  • Employee Termination Process
  • Service Delivery Process
  • Service Delivery Model
  • Initial Contact/Inquiry to Agency
  • Screening Clients
  • Initial Steps for Implementing and Delivering Service
  • Obtaining Client Records
  • Client Record Keeping
  • Team Meetings
  • Client Services
  • Caregiver/Client Relationship
  • Personal Boundaries
  • Client Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Professional Conduct
  • Professionalism
  • Team Work
  • Elder Abuse
  • Service Start-Up
  • Service Agreements
  • Service Terminations
  • Billings
  • Collections
  • Rates/Fees and Minimum Service Hours
  • Documentation for Client Accounts
  • Client Service Schedule
  • Supervision
  • Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Advance Directives


BLANK FORMS FOR HOME CARE SERVICES

  • Sample Business Plan
  • Mission Statement Development Form
  • Choosing a Business Name process
  • Home Safety Checklist
  • Home Care Service Checklist
  • Communication Log/Daily Records
  • Client Invoice - Individual
  • Client Medication Record
  • Client Service Schedule
  • Consent to Release Information
  • Client Petty Cash Form
  • Employee Mileage Record
  • Expense Report
  • Employee Reference Check
  • Sample Mileage Reimbursement Form
  • Pre-Employment Checklist
  • Sample Reference Check Questions
  • Employee Statement of Confidentiality
  • Employee Time Sheet
  • Drug Testing Consent Form
  • Employment Interview Checklist
  • Generic Job Descriptions
  • Payroll Deduction Authorization
  • Home Health Aide Job Description
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
  • Employment Application Form
  • Pre-Employment Background Check Authorization
  • Sample Performance Standard for Respite Caregivers
  • Consent for Drug Testing
  • Consent for Employee Reference
  • Independent Contractor Agreement form
  • Hepatitis B Consent/Refusal Form
  • Sample Job Offer Letter
  • Employment Termination Contract (Salaried Employees)
  • Sample Termination of Contract
  • Respite Caregiver Checklist
  • Service Provision Checklist
  • Tuberculosis Testing Consent Form
  • Forecasting Cash Flow
  • Forecasting Labor Expenses
  • Forecasting Operating Expenses
  • Forecasting Profit and Loss
  • Forecasting Revenue
  • Market Analysis for Home Care Business
  • Forecasting Start-Up Costs
  • Service Agreement
  • Service Plan
  • Care Plans
  • Home Care Tasks Checklist
  • Check List for Personal Care Supplies
  • Equipment Checklist
  • Checklist for Home Health Care Medical Device
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Personal Care Assessment Checklist
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Skills Checklist
  • Sample Power of Attorney
  • Sample Living Will
  • Sample Employee Handbook
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MAIN TOPICS AND FORMS—ADMIN AND CLERICAL STAFFING AGENCY

  • Overview of Administrative and Clerical Staffing  Industry
  • Mission and Vision Statements
  • Market Research and Feasibility Studies
  • Low start-up cost for Employment Staffing
  • Financing Your Business
  • Pricing Strategies. How much to charge your clients and how much to pay your sub-contractor/employees.
  • Choosing a business name.
  • Business Plan
  • Effective Recruiting Techniques
  • Doing Business Nationwide.
  • Business Licenses and Permits.
  • Occupational Safety & Health.
  • Immigrations Laws and Compliance.
  • JCAHO Accreditation.
  • Billing Procedures
  • Terminating Contracts
  • Collections
  • Banking
  • Invoices
  • Supplies
  • Profit Margins
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Taxes and Business Taxes
  • Hiring Process
  • Staff Retention strategies
  • Personnel Practices
  • Maintaining Records
  • Recruiting Foreign Employees
  • Employee VS Independent Contractor
  • Employment Laws and Regulations
  • Wages and Benefits
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Relationship Selling
  • Client Relationship
  • How to obtain Contracts
  • Insurances
  • Business Legal Operations. Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Corporation, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC.)
  • Office Supplies and Software.
  • Home Office or Front Office
  • Where and How to file business names.


READY TO USE FORMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL MANUAL

  • MISSION STATEMENT DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
  • CHOOSING A BUSINESS NAME CHECKLIST
  • AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
  • CONSULT FEE SHARING AGREEMENT
  • CONTINGENCY AGREEMENT
  • CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGENCY AND FACILITY
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
  • NURSE AGREEMENT
  • RETAINED SEARCH AGREEMENT
  • JOB REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
  • SAMPLE REFERENCE CHECK QUESTIONS
  • INTERVIEW CHECKLIST
  • BACKGROUND CHECKS CONSENT FORM
  • CONSENT FOR DRUG_ALCOHOL SCREEN TESTING.
  • PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
  • OSHA HEPATITIS VACCINE
  • TUBERCULIN FORM
  • INCOME WITHHELD
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VS EMPLOYEE
  • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FORM
  • INVOICE
  • JOB DESCRIPTIONS
  • JOB ORDER LETTER
  • LETTER OF PROPOSAL TO GET CONTRACT
  • LETTER REQUESTING BACKGROUND CHECKS
  • RATE INCREASE LETTER
  • DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
  • PAYROLL DEDUCTION AUTHORIZATION
  • NOTICE OF UNPAID INVOICE
  • PAST DUE REMINDER
  • TIME CARD AND SCHEDULES
  • FAST TRACK TO OWNING YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
  • JOB ORDER FORM.
  • SAMPLE AGREEMENT FORM
  • DISCIPLINARY NOTICE
  • EMPLOYEE WARNING
  • FINAL WARNING BEFORE DISMISSAL
  • NOTICE OF TERMINATION
  • EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
  • GENERAL POLICY GUIDELINES
  • SAMPLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
  • VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION
  • VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
  • OFFICE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
  • MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
  • DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
  • CALL CENTER AGENT JOB DESCRIPTION
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE REP JOB DESCRIPTION
  • CALL CENTER SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION
  • RECEPTIONIST JOB DESCRIPTION
  • CLERICAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
  • PROJECT MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONAIRE
  • PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
  • SECRETARY JOB DESCRIPTION
  • MARKETING MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
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  • CLERICAL SKILLS CHECKLIST
  • GENERAL JOB SKILS CHECKLIST
  • TEAM WORK SKILLS CHECKLIST
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HOME HEALTH AGENCY BUSINESS START-UP GUIDE

  • INTRODUCTION TO HOME HEALTH CARE
    • Complete overview of the home health industry
  • HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
    • Home Health Services
    • Difference between Medical Home Care and Non Medical Home Care
    • Future of Home Care services
    • Goals of Home Health Services
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Health Services
    • Home Health Patient Profile
    • Home Health Services Overview
    • Home Health Niche Market and service trends
    • Home Health Payor Sources
    • Medicaid and Medicare Services
  • PRELIMINARY STEPS
    • Mission and Vision Statements
    • Market Research and Feasibility Study
    • Choosing a Business Name
    • Structure of your business
    • Business License and Permits
    • Business comparison chart
    • State licensure requirement and process
    • CMS ENROLLMENT/ Certification Process
    • National Provider Identification Number (NPI):
    • Initial Home health Licensure Application process
    • Accreditation Agencies for home health and requirements
    • Accreditation process preparation
    • OASIS
    • Oasis Test Transmittal and Comprehensive Assessment
    • Civil Rights Agreement
    • Financing Your Business
    • Set Up Your Financial Systems
    • Banking
    • Set up a computerized accounting and payroll system
    • Insurances/Bonding for Your Business
  • HUMAN RESOURCE BASICS
    • Hiring Employees and Independent Contractors
    • Employee recruitment strategies and hiring process
    • Retaining Your Employees:
    • Personnel practices
    • State Labor Laws
    • Employee Wages Requirements
    • Employee Benefits
    • Employer and Employee Taxes(State and Federal)
    • Independent contractors verses employees
    • Required Employee forms
    • Required Employer forms
    • Staff Scheduling
    • Administrative and Management Team
    • Administration Management Profiles
    • Daily Administration of the Agency Office
    • Organizational Chart for home health agency
    • Daily Administration of the Agency Office
    • Professional Boundaries training requirements for Caregivers
    • Recommended Employee trainings and certifications for Direct Care Staff
  • SERVICE PROVISION
    • Clinical Services
    • Acceptance of Patients Guidelines
    • Discharging patients and Service cancellations Guidelines
    • Billing
    • Price Changes Requirements
    • Remuneration or reward for referrals
    • Administration of Drugs and Biologicals
    • Assistance with Medication
    • Infectious Disease Control
    • Planning towards Emergency situation and crisis communication
    • Patient Records
    • Clinical Records and (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
    • Patient Rights and Responsibilities
    • Abuse and Neglect
    • Advance Directives
  • MEASURING QUALITY AND INCIDENT REPORTING
    • Possibly Agencies that may influence Home Care Agencies
    • Measuring quality through satisfaction surveys
    • Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy and Procedure
    • Quality Improvement plan and Committee
    • Outcome Based Quality Improvement Plan for home health agency
  • MARKETING, ADVERTISING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
    • Strategic Sales and Marketing for Home Health Agencies
    • Marketing Goal
    • Source of Referrals for home health agencies
    • Maintaining Referral sources
    • Promotion and Advertising
    • Maintaining referral sources
    • Relationship Selling
  • HOME HEALTH START-UP FORMS
    • Home health business start up check list
    • Mission statement development guide
    • Business Plan
    • Projecting Cash Flow Form
    • Projecting Profit and Loss Statement form
    • Projecting Labor Expense Worksheet
    • Projecting Start-Up Cost Worksheet
    • Budget Planning Worksheet
    • Sample organizational chart
    • Required Tax forms
    • Company form
    • Log Sheet
    • Sample Home Care Brochure
    • Contract with Facilities Form
    • Home Health Business Manual
    • Sample Job Descriptions
    • All required Medicare Forms
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HOME HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

  • Leadership (LD) - Including Additional Requirements for CHAP
    • Complete overview of the home health industry
  • HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
    • Governing Body
    • Governing Body Responsibilities
    • Leaders, Professional Advisory Committee and Governing Body Orientation
    • Mission, Vision, Goal and Strategic Plan
    • Policy Management
    • Professional Advisory Committee
    • Annual Program Evaluation and Report
    • Services Furnished and Written Agreements/Contracts among Providers
    • Administrator
    • Supervision of Staff
    • Organization and Services Administration
    • Leadership Assessment of Contributions to Performance Improvement (PI) and Safety Improvement Activities
    • Patient Safety Program
    • Annual Public Disclosure
    • Conflict of Interest: Staff and Governing Body Members
    • Code of Ethics
    • Ethical Issue Consideration Care
    • Sentinel Event
    • Administrative and Management Qualifications and Responsibilities
    • Home Health Marketing Plan
  • Financial Management
    • Financial Management System
    • Budget and Capital Expenditure Plan
    • Service Fees/Rates
    • Cash Disbursements
    • Cash Receipts
    • Billings & Receivables
    • Payroll
    • Bank Reconciliations
    • Clinical Decision Making and Financial Incentives
  • Human Resources (HR)
    • Recruitment, Selection & Hiring
    • Home Health Employee Handbook
    • Employment Application Process
    • Employee Screening Process
    • Competency Validation
    • Orientation and Training
    • Training and Development
    • Proof of Identity
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Disruptive and Intimidating Behavior
    • Personal Appearance
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Outside Employment
    • Conflict of Interest
    • Harassment of Employee
    • Equal Employment
    • Hiring of Relatives
    • Dress Code
    • Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
    • Immigration Law Compliance
    • Independent Contractors
    • Employee Grievance Procedure
    • Jury Duty
    • Time Keeping
    • Probationary Period
    • Employment Categories
    • Performance Appraisals
    • Confidentiality/Access Of Personnel Records
    • Personnel Data Change
    • Employment Termination
    • Work Schedule and Assignment Policy
    • Use of Phone and Mail System (Agency and Patient’s)
    • Smoking Policy
    • Use of Equipment and Vehicles
    • Visitor in the Workplace
    • Medical Leave
    • Military Leave
    • Pregnancy Related Leave Absences
    • Employee Conduct and Work Rules
    • Solicitation
    • Gratuity
    • Disciplinary Action
    • Job Description
    • Licensure and Certification Validation
    • Employee Benefits Package

Home Health Agency Staff Orientation and Training Program

  • Information Management (IM)
    • Information Management Plan
    • HIPAA Compliance Plan
    • HIPAA Privacy Definitions
    • Uses and Disclosure
    • Uses and Disclosure for Authorization
    • Uses and Disclosures Opportunity for the Individual to Agree or Object
    • Uses and Disclosures for No Permission Required
    • PHI Disclosure Matrix
    • Uses and Disclosures with Business Associates
    • Business Associate Contract Provisions
    • Designated Record Set and PHI
    • Notification of Privacy Practices
    • Minimum Necessary
    • De-Identification and Limited Data Sets
    • Individual’s Right to Access and Amend Medical Records, and to an Accounting of Patient’s Right to Restrict Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
    • Administrative Requirements for Documentation
    • Administrative Requirement for Complaint Process
    • Administrative Requirements for Workforce Training
    • Administrative Requirements- Safeguarding PHI
    • Security Standards
    • Disaster Recovery Policy
    • Prohibited Abbreviation
  • Emergency Management Plan
    • Disaster Plan
      • Calling Order
      • Patient Care Staff
      • Patient Instructions for Emergency Management
    • Emergency Assignments
    • Emergency Assessments
    • Unsafe Home Situation
      • Emergency Supply Storage Area
      • Emergency Supervisor Tasks
    • Emergency during Business Hours
    • Emergency Preparedness Training
  • Provision of Care, Treatment and Services
    • Medicare Reimbursement Criteria
    • Face to Face Encounter
    • Patient Admission Criteria
      • Information provided to patients at admission
    • Care Planning
    • Initial Assessments/Comprehensive Assessments /Update of the Comprehensive Assessment
    • Identifying and Reporting Possible Victims of Alleged/Suspected Abuse
    • Managing Patients’ Finances/Property
    • Legal Issues Regarding Clients’ Finances/Property
    • Allegations of Financial/Property Misuse
    • Verification of Physician Licensure
    • Physician Orders Policy
    • Professional Standards of Practice
    • Duplication of Services
    • Nursing Services
    • Home health Services Supervision
    • Skilled Therapy and rehabilitation Services
    • Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy
    • Assistants Social Work Services
    • Respiratory Therapy Services
    • Coordination of Patient Care
    • Case Conference
    • After Hours Accessibility
    • Failure of Patient to Answer Door
    • Missed Visit Policy
    • Patient/Family Education
    • Restraints
    • Nutritional Care
    • Home Health Person Centered Care Policy
    • Pain Assessment and Reassessment
    • End-of-Life Care
    • Home Health Telemetry
    • Community Linkage and Referrals
    • Transfer, Referrals and Discharge Criteria Policy and Procedure
    • Fall Prevention Program
      • Fall Prevention Assessment Tools
      • Agency Management and Staff Responsibilities’ in Fall Prevention
    • Fall Prevention PoliciesExpedited Determination Process
    • Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (CHAP)
    • OASIS Statement of Patient Privacy Rights
    • Complaint Resolution
    • Limited English Proficiency or Impairments in Communications
      • Guidelines for Effective Communication with Sensory Impaired Patients
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IC)
    • Infection Control Surveillance System: Prioritized Risks Defined
    • Infection Control Plan
    • Guidelines for H1N1 Virus
    • Exposure Control Plan: OSHA Regulations
    • Specific Procedures for Employee and Patient Infection Control Training
    • Standard Precautions
    • Hand Hygiene Policy and Compliance Program
    • Housekeeping Requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Employee Infectious Diseases
    • Employee Epidemiological Illnesses
    • Reporting of Epidemiological Illnesses in Patients
    • Bloodborne Pathogen Standards
    • Infection Control Committee
    • Supply Maintenance
    • Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis/Prevention of Transmission of TB Plan
    • Patient Education of Infection Precautions and Infection Control Practices
    • Appropriate Safeguards to Prevent Drug Contamination
    • Fingernails/Artificial Nails
    • Influenza Vaccination Program
    • OSHA 300 Log
  • Equipment Management (EQ)
    • Equipment Maintenance
    • Medical Device Problem Reporting
    • Medical Products/Device Reporting Form
  • Medication Management
    • Patient Information
    • Medication Storage
    • Emergency Medications and Supplies
    • Medication Orders
    • Medication Preparation
    • Medication Labels
    • Medication Administration
    • First Dose
    • Treatment Modalities
    • Medication Monitoring
    • Response to Adverse Drug Reaction and Medication Errors
    • High-Alert Medications
    • Investigational/Experimental Drugs
    • Evaluation of Medication Management System
    • Medication Reconciliation
    • Medication Management Policies and Procedures checklist
    • Consultation Confirmation
    • Standing Orders
    • Physician Order for PRN Psychotropic Medications
    • Patients Medication for Leave of Absence
    • Personnel Approved for Medication Administration
    • Medication Administration Record
    • Treatment Record
    • PRN Record
    • Medication Error Report
    • Medication Reaction Report
    • Refrigerator Temperature for Refrigerated medications
    • Order for Self Administration
    • Medication Destruction Record at Home
    • Record for Unused Medication
    • Medication Returned to Pharmacy
    • Contaminated Medication destruction
    • Controlled Drug Receipt/Record/Disposition
    • Narcotic Count
    • Medication Review
    • Drug Regimen Review for Pharmacist/Registered Nurse use
    • Waived Testing Policy
  • Environment of Care (EC)
    • Safety Management Program
    • Staff Personal Safety Education
    • Personal Safety in the Community Guidelines
    • Employee Security and Safety-Managing Undesirable Behavior
    • Hazardous Materials/Waste
    • Hazardous Waste Disposal
    • Hazard Communication Program
    • Utility Systems
    • Security Plan
    • Incident Reporting and Investigations
  • Performance Improvement Plan
    • Performance Improvement Policy
    • Staff Participation in Care
    • Internal and External Reviews of care
    • Performance Improvement (PI) Plan
    • Role of Leadership In Performance Improvement
    • Analysis: Significant Medication Incidents
    • Patient/Family Perception of Care
  • Home Health Forms
    • Contract with Facilities Form
    • Debt Collection Reminder
    • Debt Collection Letter
    • Civil Rights Compliance Report
    • Patient Census Form
    • Agency Annual Report Form
    • Employee Handbook
    • Care Suggestions for Home Health Personnel
    • Supervision Suggestions for Supervisors of Home Health Personnel
    • (RN) Home Health Registered Nurse Proficiency and Skills Checklist
    • (RN) Home Health Registered Nurse Job Description
    • (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse Skills Checklist-Home Health
    • (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description
    • Certified Nurse Assistant Skills Checklist
    • Certified Nurse Assistant Job Description
    • Respite Caregiver job description
    • Respite Caregiver Performance Standards
    • Respite Caregiver Checklist
    • Home Health Aide Skills Checklist
    • Home Health Aide Job Description-Non Live-In
    • Home Health Aide Job Description- Live-In
    • Companion/Sitter/Caregiver Job Description
    • Health Care Work Experience Checklist
    • Physical Therapist Skills Checklist
    • Physical Therapist Job Description
    • Occupational Therapist Skills Checklist
    • Respiratory Therapist Skills Checklist
    • Respiratory Therapist Job Description
    • Medical Social Worker Job Description
    • Speech Therapist Skills Checklist
    • Speech Therapist Job Description
    • Employee Application Form
    • Education Verification Checklist
    • Reference Release Form
    • Sample Reference Questions
    • Pre-employment Checklist
    • Licensure Verification Confirmation Sheet
    • Physician Licensure Verification Log
    • Hepatitis B Immunization Consent/Refusal Form
    • Background Check Release Form
    • Consumer Credit Release Form
    • Drug Test Consent Form
    • Sample Employee Job Offer Letter
    • Employee Suspension W/O pay Notice Letter
    • Payroll Deduction Authorization Form
    • Employee Time Sheet
    • Sample Interview Checklist
    • Sample Employment Termination Contract Form
    • Assignment Log Form
    • Independent Contractor Agreement Form
    • Termination of Contract Form
    • Travel/Mileage Form
    • Employee Satisfaction Survey Form
    • Adverse Incident Reporting Forms
    • Ethics Complaint Form
    • Employee Statement of Confidentiality
    • Unlicensed Personnel Assistance with Medication Administration Training Documentation Sheet
    • Performance Appraisal- Home Health Aide Staff
    • Performance Appraisal- Health Care Professionals and Management Staff
    • Plan of Action Worksheet
    • HIPAA Compliance Worksheet
    • Home Health Referral/Intake Form/Face-to-Face Encounter
    • Face Sheet Form
    • Home Health Certification and Plan of Care
    • Care Plan
    • Personal Care Assessment Form
    • Service Plan Provision Checklist
    • Service Plan
    • Service Plan Agreement Form
    • Nurse Routine Monitoring Checklist
    • Nurse Assessment Form
    • Nursing Progress Note Form
    • 60 Day Chart Review
    • Home Health Aide Progress Note Form
    • Physical Therapy Progress Note Form
    • Home Safety Checklist
    • Home Medical Equipment(HME) Referral Form
    • Home Care Equipment Maintenance & Sanitation Guidelines
    • Emergency Phone Numbers
    • House Rules and Instructions
    • Home Care Task Checklist
    • Personal Care and Supplies Inventory Checklist
    • Home Health Care Medical Device Checklist
    • Client Daily Record Sheet
    • Patient Infection Log
    • Physician Order Confirmation Form
    • Medication Administration Record Sheet
    • Assistance with Medication Administration Consent Form
    • Medication Error Incident Reporting Form
    • Glucometer Calibration & Quality Control Log
    • Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Log
    • 60 Day Care Summary
    • Case Conference Form
    • Needle-Stick/Sharps Injury Log
    • Home Blood Pressure Record Sheet
    • Patient Fall Log
    • Fall Intervention Strategies
    • Morse Fall Scale
    • Nursing Service Fall Prevention Standard
    • Post-Fall Management
    • Fall Incident Report
    • Client Service Schedule
    • Missed Visit Report
    • Petty Cash Sheet
    • Authorization for Release of Information Form
    • Patient Privacy Notice
    • PHI Request/Access Form
    • Client Invoice Form
    • Sample Power of Attorney Form
    • Sample Living Will
    • Sample DNR form
    • Client Satisfaction Survey
    • Home Health Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
    • HHABN-English and Spanish
    • HHABN and Triggering Events Chart
    • Discharge Summary Form
    • Home Health Patient Discharge Worksheet
    • Generic Notice Form and Instructions
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The Group Home Business Start -Up Guide is the ideal guide to start any of the group homes below:

  • Adult group home
  • Adult foster care home
  • Aspergers group home
  • Autism group homes
  • Board and care home
  • Boys home
  • children Girls home
  • homes for the mentally ill
  • Group home for addiction
  • Group homes for the disabled
  • Group home for adults with developmental disabilities
  • Group home for troubled teens
  • Group home for the slightly handicapped
  • Group home for the elderly
  • Group home for the mentally
  • Mental delayed group home
  • Recovery home
  • Residential care home
  • Senior care group homes
  • Therapeutic group home
  • Teen group home
  • Transitional home
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Group Home
  • Therapeutic Behavioral home
  • • Veterans home
  • Youth group home
  • And many others

The Group Home Business Start -Up Guide content

ChapterTitle
1 Introduction to group home Business:
  • Group home services
  • Client profile
  • Group home services
  • Common group home terms and acronyms
2 Preparatory considerations:
  • Types of group homes and requirements
  • Mission and Purpose Statements
  • Market research and feasibility studies
  • Group home business plan
  • Business structure
  • Non profit requirements
  • Licensure and permit requirements
  • Group home financing(grants, voucher programs, charitable donations, federal and state funding sources)
  • Financial systems set up
  • Accounting and payroll
  • Insurances and bonds for group homes
  • Group home operations
  • Resident care and services
3 Employment laws:
  • Group home staffing
  • Hiring requirements
  • Retention strategies
  • Personnel practices
  • Federal and State labor laws
  • Employee benefits requirement
  • Employee benefits
  • Federal and State Employment taxes
  • Employee termination laws
  • Group home staff training guidelines
4 Community relations
5 Marketing strategies
6 Client services
Group home regulatory agencies and survey process
7 Quality Improvement
Records management
8 Grant writing strategies for group homes
  • Grant resources for group homes
9 Group home forms:
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employment Application Form
  • Employee Reference Form
  • Pre employment checklist and consent forms
  • Sample job offer letters
  • Time sheets
  • Sample Job descriptions
  • Public relation release
  • Safekeeping of valuables form
  • Resident funds form
  • Emergency notification form
  • Group home house rules
  • Resident policy and procedure handbook
  • Individual Service/Habilitation Plan form
  • Resident goal assessment form
  • Progress notes form
  • Emergency evacuation form
  • Incident reporting form
  • Fire/safety equipment checklist
  • Resident Face sheet
  • Group home code of conduct
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SectionTitleSubsectionsAppendix Materials
Introduction to Group Home Policies and Procedures Introduction to policies
Introduction to Procedure
Writing a policy manual
Group home policy requirements
Policy format
1Overview of Our Group Home ProgramA. Mission
B. Table of Organization
C. Program Description
Organizational Table
2Licensing StandardsA. Standards for Community Residences
3Program OperationsA. Admission Procedures
B. Discharge & Transfer Procedures
C. Confidentiality Practices
D. IHP
E. Meeting Resident Needs
F. Record Keeping, HIPAA requirements
G. House Meetings
H. Electronic Attendance
I. Internal Communication
J. Consumer Rights
k. Safekeeping of consumer valuables
Admission Form
Discharge/Transfer Form

Blank IHP Form

Data management forms
House Meeting Minutes Form

Consumer Rights, Responsibilities

4StaffingA. Positions and Coverage
B. Requirements for Positions
C. Orientation
D. Training Requirements
E. Staff Schedules & Substitutes
F. Staff Meetings
G. Ethical Code of Conduct
H. Volunteers


On Site Orientation Checklist
Current Training Schedule
Sample Schedule

Volunteer Application
5Medication ManagementA. Staff Training
B. Medication Supplier
C. Medication Orders
D. Medication Changes
E. Discontinuation of Medication
F. PRN Medications
G. Medication Records
H. Medication Storage &zmp; Supply
I. Medication Administration
J. Medication Documentation
K. Day Program Medication
L. Home Visits
M. Self Medication
N. Medication Errors & Documentation








Medication Form
6Health & SafetyA. Safety Inspections
B. Emergency Plans
C. Fire & Emergency Evacuation
D. Fire Extinguishers
E. Fire Drills
F. Disaster & Evacuation
G. Medical Emergency Plans
H. Reporting Unusual Incidents



I. Critical Information
J. Proper emergency procedures
K. Safety Committee
L. Death of a Consumer





Fire Drill Report Form

IR Initial Form & Instructions
IR Follow Up Form
MIS and VID Info
Tips
Sample Critical Info Form
Signed Confirmation of Training
7Incident ReportingInternal Investigating
Abuse and Investigations
Incident Reporting Form
8TransportationA. Vehicle Safety & Maintenance
B. Vehicle Accident Reporting

C. Transporting Consumers

Vehicle Accident
Reporting Form
9Physical EnvironmentA. House Maintenance
B. Cleanliness & Sanitation
C. Internal Standards for GH
D. Management of Keys
10Fiscal ManagementA. Policies on Consumer FundsPNA Log Form
11Continuous Quality Improvement SystemA. Continuous Quality Improvement Plan
12 Guidelines for Maintaining and Revising Program Manuals
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NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS START UP MANAUL

  • Detailed description of services covered under Medicaid for various states
  • NEMT business start up requirement by state
  • NEMT business start up cost and requirements
  • Contact detail by state for contracting under Medicaid
  • National Provider Identification application
  • Federal, state and local laws impacting NEMT business
  • Liability Insurance required for NEMT business
  • How to finance NEMT business
  • Overview of reimbursement structure
  • Market research and feasibility studies
  • Success proven marketing strategies and tips
  • Employee management and human resource requirements
  • Customized Employee handbook for NEMT business
  • Complete NEMT policies and procedures manual
  • Scheduling requirements
  • Risk management practices
  • Continuous Quality improvement
  • Packet of Employee forms
  • Packet of Record keeping forms
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DME Business Start-Up Guide

Introduction to Durable Medical Equipment (DME) businesses (Chapter 1)
  • Overview of the DME Business
  • How DME is assessed by consumers
DME Business Set Up and Start up Requirements (Chapter 2)
  • Vision and Mission Statements
  • Market Research and Feasibility Studies for a detailed understanding of the Industry
  • Business plan/ Start-up plan
  • Choosing a Business name
  • Form a business structure
Strategic Business Location, financing and Insurances for liability Protection: (Chapter 3)
  • Location of your business
  • Financing Your DME Business
  • Business Insurances
  • Surety Bonding and Application
  • Banking
  • DME Manufacturers
DME Business Licensure Requirement and Application Process :( Chapter 4)
  • DME Business Type and state licensure
  • Medicare and DMEPOS
  • MAC Jurisdiction A-B-C-D
  • Supplier Manuals
  • Fee Schedule
  • National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) and Local Coverage Determination (LCD)
  • Medicaid
  • State HME Application (If Applicable)
  • State (If Applicable)
  • CEDI
  • PTAM
  • NPI
  • FDA Inspections and Requirements for Medical gases
National Supplier Clearing House (Chapter 5)
  • DMEPOS Enrollment Process
  • DMEPOS enrollment versus The Accreditation Process
  • PECOS
Accreditation Organizations and the Accreditation Process :( Chapter 6)
  • ACHC – Accreditation Commission for Healthcare
  • CHAP – Community Accreditation Commission Program
  • TJC – The Joint Commission
  • NABP – National Association Board of Pharmacy BOC International
  • Other Accreditation Organizations
Medicaid and DME :( Chapter 7)
  • Medicaid Enrollment process by state
  • DME Products and Services covered under Medicaid
Human Resources: (Chapter 8)
  • Hiring Employees and Independent Contractors
  • Employee Recruitment process
  • Employee Retention
  • Personnel Practices
  • Record Keeping and access to files
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA)
DME Billing and Software Review (Chapter 9)
  • DME Billing
  • Outsourcing guidelines
  • DME Software Review and recommendations
Complaint Resolution (Chapter 10)
  • Complaint Resolution Requirements
  • Complaint Resolution Process
Provider Enrollment to Insurance Companies (Chapter 11)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Plus Others
Contracts and Marketing Strategies for DME (Chapter 12)
  • Company Profiles
  • Hospice
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Back of the house
  • Marketing Your Company
  • Co-Marketing and Vendors
  • Unlimited Aftercare
  • DME Marketing strategies
  • Referral Sources
  • Co-Marketing with Vendors
  • DME Business plan
  • DME Commonly used terms and acronyms
Forms
  • Sample Brochures
  • DME Business Management Forms
  • Complete DME Start up checklist
  • Medicare Enrollment Forms
  • Complaint Resolution forms
  • DME sample Business plan
  • Supplier Manuals by Jurisdiction
  • Department of Treasury Certified Surety Bond Companies
  • Independent Contractor Reporting Forms
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DME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

MAIN CHAPTERS
  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. ADMINISTRATIVE
  3. ADMISSION
  4. ETHICS, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  5. HIPAA – PRIVACY POLICIES
  6. COORDINATION OF CARE
  7. EDUCATION
  8. CLINICAL RECORDS
  9. INFECTION CONTROL
  10. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
  11. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
  12. HUMAN RESOURCES
  13. HME/DME OPERATIONS
  14. HME/DME WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION
  15. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY
  16. REHABILITATIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
  17. MEDICAL SUPPLY PROVIDER SERVICES
  18. FILLER SERVICES
  19. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  20. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
  21. DRIVER/VEHICLE-Compressed Medical Gas
Introduction

Definitions
Description of Services
Geographic Area
Mission Statement
Patient Identification
Services Provided – Scope of Services


Administrative

Abuse Neglect Assessment and Reporting
Administrative Control
Agency Evaluation – Policy
Agency Evaluation - Tool
Approval of Policy and Procedure
Authorization in Absence of Administrator

Budget Policy Capital Expenditure Plan

Charity Care – Sliding Scale
Confidential Financial Statement
Communication
Communication Form
Complaints and Grievances

Ethics, Rights and Responsibilities

Advance Directive and Resuscitation
Communication with non-English or Sensory Impaired, Culture and Beliefs
DMEPOS Standards
Informed Consent
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
………..And much more

HIPAA - Privacy Policies

De-Identification of PHI
Delivery of Notice of Privacy Practices
Disclosure of Protected Health Information to Another Covered Entity
Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Personal Representatives
Electronic and Telephonic Communications
Electronic Protected Health Information
Privacy Notice
Patient Authorization to Use and Disclose Patient Information
Right to Request Amendment of Protected Health Information
Right to Accounting
Right to Inspect and Copy Protected Health Information
Right to Request Confidential Communications
Right to Request Restriction of Medical Information

Safeguarding Protected Health Information

Verification of Individuals’ Requesting Protective Health
Response to a Potential or Actual Infectious Pandemic Outbreak
Pandemic Risk Assessment Plan and Policies

Medication Management
Medication Administration and Transcription
Medication Management - Clinical Respiratory Services
Medication Orders for Clinical Respiratory Therapy
First Dose Medications
Drug Reactions
Investigational Medications

Performance Improvement

Clinical Record review
Confidentiality of – PI
Customer Satisfaction Letter
Customer Satisfaction Survey

Outcome Based Quality Monitoring Review
Performance Improvement

Human Resources
Employee Handbook
Competency assessment/process
Employee Health
Employee Illness/Injury Reporting
Employee Personnel Files
Employment Process
HR Audit Checklist - HME
In-Service Programs/Mandatory Education
Introductory Period
Orientation Plan
Performance Evaluations
Personnel Policies
Respiratory Care Coordinator
Pressure Gas from Supplier (Not for Bulk Locations)
Oxygen Testing Procedures Bulk Tank Locations - New Shipment
Transfilling Guidelines - Oxygen Cylinder
Hydrostatic Testing Standards
Oxygen Cylinder Pre-Fill Procedure
Oxygen Testing Procedures When Transfilling Cylinders - Compressed Gas (High Pressure)
Oxygen Transfill Inspection
Oxygen Testing Procedures for Liquified Gas in Vehicle Storage System
Filling (Liquid Oxygen) Portable Cryogenic Vessels from Bulk Storage or Vehicle Storage Systems
Filling of Vehicle Storage System
Handling Oxygen Products Which Do Not Meet Specifications
Compressed Medical Gas Storage - Cylinders
Oxygen Storage (Bulk)
Refrigerated Liquid Oxygen
E Cylinders Flow Chart
Operating Specifications – Measuring Tools (Quality Control)
Operating Instructions- Check Off List
Outdated Products
Oxygen Lot Number Tracking
Patient Owned Equipment Repair
Purchasing and Receiving
Tank Chart – D
Tank Chart – E
Tank Chart – H
Transportation Safety

Vehicle Insurance – Company
Vehicle Operation and Safe Driving

Information Management
Information Management Plan
Business Services - Information Management
Privacy and Confidentiality of Information
Unacceptable Abbreviation and Symbol List
Approved Symbols and Abbreviations List
General Product-Specific Service Standards -
Beneficiary Record
Client Record Home Care Notes Form
General Product-Specific Service Standards -
Client Information Form
General Product-Specific Service Standards -
Preparation - Intake
Medical Record Audits
Business Services - Performance Management
Durable Medical Equipment Medical Records Audit Form
Business Services - Performance Management
Durable Medical Equipment Record Review Summary Form
Business Services - Performance Management
Answering Service

Environmental Safety
Employee Safety/Security
Employee Job-Related Injuries
Electrical Safety
Safety Hazard Surveillance
Complaint Log
Compliance to Federal and State Regulations
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest Form
Contractual Agreement Evaluation Form
Contractual Agreements
Corporate Compliance Program
Corporate Responsibility and Confidentiality Statement
Disaster Plan
Disaster Plan-Special Needs Registration
Emergency Planning
Ethical Issues
Financial Management
Financial Management – Billing and Collections
Fire Plan Emergency Power
Governing Body
Hazard Communication
Incident Reports
Incident Report (Form)
Lease to Purchase Guidelines
Line of Authority
Medical Device Act and Reporting
Medication – Errors
Notice of Changes
On Call Responsibilities
Information

Coordination of Care

Abbreviations – Acceptable
Abbreviations- Medication Do Not Use
Admission Criteria
Assessment, Initial Service
Assessment - Reassessment
Coordination of Services – DME Services
Coordination of Services – Respiratory Therapy Services
Do Not Resuscitate

Discharge Discharge, Patient
Discharge Policy
Transfers to Other Organizations
Discontinuance of Service Against Medical Advice
Home Care Services Discharge

Education
Education – Patient / Family – Assessment
Education - Patient/Family – Resources
Enteral Nutrition Program
Multidisciplinary Client Education
Aerosol Therapy
Aspiratory (Suction Unit)
Disinfection of Respiratory Breathing Circuits
Home Equipment - Instructions Checklist
Postural Drainage Therapy
Humidifier Cleaning
CPAP/BiPAP Client
IPPB
Clients Who Smoke with Oxygen in Use
Nasotracheal and Tracheostomy Suctioning
Medication – Delivery
Supervision of Staff
Wages and Benefits
Workplace Violence

DME Operations

Amperage Chart
Apnea Monitoring - Teaching Sheet
Apnea Monitors
Aspirators
CPAP- Bi-level non-invasive Pressure Support Ventilator
CPAP- Bi-level Non-invasive Ventilator
Drug Return Policy
Drug Storage/Security
Durable Medical Equipment
Durable Medical Equipment – Instructions
FLIMM Fighter Treatments (Percussor)

Home Safety
Mechanical Percussor
Medical Gas Training
Nebulizer Updraft Therapy
Non-Rebreathing Mask
Oxygen- Frequently asked Questions about
Oxygen Concentrator Treatments
Oxygen Mask
Oxygen Purity Complaint File
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen- Your Portable Cylinder System
Pulse Dose OMS 50
Purchase-Only Equipment
Safety Management Program
Safety – Smoking and Oxygen use
Suctioning
Suction Catheters, Care of
Suction Machine Treatments
Supplier Audit/Analytical Method Training, Documentation of
Tracheotomy Tube Care
Updraft Treatments
Ventilator program – Home
Warehouse Distribution Overview

Equipment Delivery/Receipt

Entering the Client’s Residence
Delivery and Set-up
Equipment Set-up Procedure
After-Hours Delivery
Backup Equipment
Delivery Procedure
Delivery Invoice
Receiving Equipment
Sample Tags
Pick-up Procedure
Equipment and Bed Cleaning Guidelines
Training/Instruction to Beneficiary and Caregiver
Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
Non-Routine (Non-PM) Equipment Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance - Apnea Monitors
Nebulizer/Compressor Service / CPAP/BiPAP Service
Preventive Maintenance - Feeding Pump
Preventive Maintenance - Oxygen Regulators
Vendor Repair Service
Equipment Warranty Policy
Return of Purchased or Rental Equipment
Service Call Report

Rehabilitation Technology Services
Assessment – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Coordination of Care – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Security Plan
Hazardous Materials and Waste Plan
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Communication
Identification, Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Materials
Emergency Management Plan
Bomb Incident Plan
Detecting Suspicious Packages/Letters
Natural Disaster Management Plan
Terrorism Response Plan
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Emergency Management - Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Fire Safety
Fire Drill
Safe Medical Devices
Medical Device Problem and Recall
TJC: EQ.01.03.01
Utility Systems Management Plan
Lockout/Tagout Procedures and training

Driver/Vehicle
Vehicle Policy
Compliance with DOT Laws
Insurance Coverage for Employee-Owned Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Point System for Vehicle Accidents and Moving Violations
Company Driver - Motor Vehicle Violation Report Certification
Company Driver - Motor Vehicle Violation
Restrictions Regarding Vehicle Use
Organizational Structure - Chart
Payer Requests – ADR / Denials
Pricing
Professional Advisory Board
Public Disclosure
Remuneration and Referrals
Research
Responsibility and Accountability
Service Care Rate Setting
Staff Reference Library
Staff Safety

Admission
Admission/Assessment

Acceptance Policy
Assignment of Staff
Referral Process
Referrals to Other Organizations/Individuals
Assessment of Clients
Physical Assessment - Respiratory Services
Order Intake
Client Abuse – Adult and child
Abuse Reporting
Medication – Errors
Referral Process
Transfer, Patient

Clinical Records

Authorization – Authentication of Entries, Clinical Record
Confidentiality of, Clinical Records
Contents of, Clinical Records
Documentation Daily Note Sheet
Electronic Signature

Infection Control
Bag Technique Procedure
Bloodborne Pathogens/Tuberculosis Control – Training Program and Inservice Outline
Care Equipment/Supplies Used In the Provision of Care
Communicable Disease, reporting of Disposal of Sharps
Equipment, Bag Supplies, Cleaning
Equipment Cleaning HME
Handwashing
Hazardous Materials and Waste
Infection Control
Infection – Reporting and Tracking
Infection Surveillance Report

Personal Protective Equipment
Prevention of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Report of Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne Pathogens - Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
TB Exposure Control Plan
TB Symptom Screen
Organizational Plan and Ventilator Check list for trained responsible party

Warehouse / Distribution

Biohazard Materials, Management of
Commercial Carrier Shipments
Delivery Function
Distribution Overview
Equipment Cleaning
Equipment Follow-Up Schedules – Guidelines for
Equipment – Handling on Truck
Equipment Recall
Equipment Repair/Maintenance Logs
Equipment Maintenance Checks, Routine
Equipment Requiring Special Instructions

Housekeeping Procedures
Liquid Base Fill
Liquid Oxygen Bulk Filling Procedure and Record Keeping Policy
Liquid Oxygen Identity and Purity Testing
Liquid Oxygen Transfilling List (form)
Liquid Oxygen Treatments
Oxygen Tracking
Batch Quality Control Log - Liquid Oxygen
Assigning Batch and/or Lot Numbers
Equipment Calibration
Oxygen Analyzer Calibration Record
Scale Calibration Record
Inspections by FDA
Liquid Oxygen FDA Regulation Compliance
Master Control Records
Labeling Procedure
Receiving Procedure for Liquid Oxygen and High-
Discharge Client/Patient – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Education Client/Patient – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Products & Services – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Scope of Service – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Staff Reference Library – Rehabilitation Technology Services
Transfer Client/Patient – Rehabilitation Technology Services

Medical Supply Provider Services
Assessment – Medical Supply Provider Services
Education Client/Patient – Medical Supply Provider Services
Scope of Service – Medical Supply Provider Services
Staff Reference Library – Medical Supply Provider Services
Transfer & Discharge Client/Patient – Medical Supply Provider Services

Fitter Services
Assessment – Fitter Services
Coordination of Care – Fitter Services
Discharge Client/Patient – Fitter Services
Education Client/Patient – Fitter Services
Scope of Service – Fitter Services
Staff Reference Library – Fitter Services
Transfer Client/Patient – Fitter Services
Drivers Transporting Compressed Medical Gases (CMG)
Vehicle Markings and Appearance
Vehicle Files
Vehicle Maintenance/Repairs
Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Schedule LogS
Outfitting Vehicles Containing Liquid Storage Units Used for Transfilling (Stationary, Portable or Vehicle Units)
Vehicles Used to Transport High-Pressure Medical Gas
Operation Assessments and Hazardous Manifest
Bill of Lading (Hazardous Manifest)
Driver’s Vehicle Use (Driving) Competency Evaluation
Compressed Medical Gas (Oxygen)
Compressed Medical Gas Compliance Regulations
Oxygen Equipment Standards
Compressed Medical Gas Record Keeping
Oxygen/Combustible Gas Storage
Delivery of Compressed Gas Cylinders to Client’s Home
CMG Cylinder Delivery Record
-------The above are just a few of the policies and procedures in this manual
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DME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

  • Section 1: POLCY MANAGEMENT
    • 1.1: Policy Management

  • Section 2: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
    • 2.1: Mission, Vision & Values
    • 2.2: Legal Structure and Governance
    • 2.3: Organizational Structure
    • 2.4: Scope of Service (operations)
    • 2.5: Operating/Service Hours
    • 2.6: Staffing & Staff Structure
    • 2.7: Roles & Responsibilities of Manager/Administrator
    • 2.8: Contracted Services
    • 2.9: Display of Home Care/Business License
    • 2.10: Certificates of Insurance
    • 2.11: Governing Board
    • 2.12: Professional Advisory Board
    • 2.13: Administrator Back-up Policy

  • Section Forms
    • Governing Board Form
    • Professional Advisory Board Form

  • Section 3: SCOPE OF SERVICES
    • 3:1: Services Provided
    • 3:2: Personal Care Services
    • 3:3: Homemaker Services
    • 3:4: Companion/ Sitter Services /Chore Services
    • 3:5: Respite Services
    • 3:6: Friendly Reassurance Services

  • Section 4: SERVICE DELIVERY AND CARE & FORMS
    • 4:1: Non Discrimination Policy
    • 4:2: Service Delivery Process
    • 4:3: Assessing Client Needs
    • 4:4: Acceptance of Clients
    • 4:5: Service Plan
    • 4:6: Service Agreement
    • 4:7: Consent to Receive/Refuse Services
    • 4:8: Consent to Release Information
    • 4:9: Monitoring & Follow-up
    • 4:10: Client Notification of Change in Service
    • 4:11: Withdrawal & Termination of Service
    • 4:12: Rights & Responsibilities
    • 4:13: Matching Clients & Home Care Workers
    • 4:14: Supervision of Services
    • 4:15: Entering Clients’ Homes
    • 4:16: Failure of Clients to Answer Door
    • 4:17: Client Emergencies
    • 4:18: Unstable Health Conditions
    • 4:19: Confirmation of Service Hours
    • 4:20: Managing Clients’ Finances/Property
    • 4:21: Legal Issues Regarding Clients’ Finances/Property
    • 4:22: Allegations of Financial/Property Misuse
    • 4:23: Safe Storage of Medications
    • 4:24: Client Abuse
    • 4:25: Acceptance of Gifts
    • 4:26: Client Satisfaction Review
    • 4:27: Client Complaints/Grievances

  • Section 5: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
    • 5.1: Information Management Plan

  • Section 6: RECORD MANAGEMENT & FORMS
    • 6:1: Documentation & Client Records
    • 6:2: Clinical Records Review
    • 6:3: HIPAA/ Safeguarding Client Records
      • HIPAA Privacy Definitions
      • Uses and Disclosures
      • Uses and Disclosures for Authorizations
      • Uses and Disclosures Opportunity for the Individual to Agree or Object
      • Uses and Disclosures for No Permission Required
      • Uses and Disclosures with Business Associates
      • Business Associate Contract Provisions
      • Designated Record Set and PHI
      • Notification of Privacy Practices for client’s policy
      • Minimum Necessary Policy
      • De-Identification and Limited Data Sets
      • Individual’s Right to Access and Amend Medical Records, and to an Accounting of Disclosures
      • Client’s Right to Restrict Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
      • Administrative Requirements for Documentation
      • Administrative Requirement for Complaint Process
      • Administrative Requirements for Workforce Training
      • Administrative Requirements- Safeguarding PHI
      • Security Standards
      • Patient Authorization for Release of Health Information
    • 6:4: Records Kept in Clients’ Homes
    • 6:5: Retention & Destruction of Client Records

  • Section Forms
    • Authorization for Release of Information
    • PHI Disclosure Matrix
    • Privacy Notice Form
    • PHI Request/Access Form
    • HIPAA Compliance Worksheet
  • Section 7: HUMAN RESOURCES & FORMS
    • 7:1: Recruitment, Selection & Hiring
    • 7:2: Employment Application Process
    • 7:3: Employee Screening Process
    • 7:4: Skills Validation
    • 7:5: Orientation and Training
    • 7:6: Training and Development
    • 7:7: Proof of Identity
    • 7:8: Attendance and Punctuality
    • 7:9:Behavior and Personal Appearance
    • 7:10:Bereavement Leave
    • 7:11: Outside Employment
    • 7:12: Conflict of Interest
    • 7:13: Harassment of Employee
    • 7:14: Equal Employment
    • 7:15: Hiring of Relatives
    • 7:16: Dress Code
    • 7:17:Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
    • 7:18:Immigration Law Compliance
    • 7:19:Independent Contractors
    • 7:20:Employee Grievance Procedure
    • 7:21:Jury Duty
    • 7:22:Time Keeping
    • 7:23:Probationary Period
    • 7:24Employment Categories
    • 7:25:Performance Appraisals
    • 7:26:Confidentiality/Access Of Personnel Records
    • 7:27: Personnel Data Change Policy
    • 7.28: Employment Termination Policy
    • 7.29: Work Schedule and Assignment Policy
    • 7.30: Use of Phone and Mail System (Agency and Client’s)
    • 7.31: Smoking Policy
    • 7.32: Use of Equipment and Vehicles
    • 7.33: Visitor in the Workplace
    • 7.34: Medical Leave
    • 7.35: Pregnancy Related Leave Absences
    • 7.36: Employee Conduct and Work Rules
    • 7.37: Solicitation
    • 7.38: Gratuity
    • 7.39: Disciplinary Action
    • 7.40: Job Description
    • 7.41: Licensure and Certification Validation
    • 7.42: Employee Benefits Package

  • Section 8: HEALTH & SAFETY
    • 8.1: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN & FORMS
      • 8.1a: Employee Personal Safety
      • 8.1b: Home Environment Safety
      • 8.1c: Hazardous Household Materials
      • 8.1d: Oxygen Therapy
      • 8.1e: Violence & Threats of Violence
      • 8.1f: Threats
      • 8.1g: Assaults
      • 8.1h: Weapons
      • 8.1i: Bomb Threats
      • 8.1j: Hostage Situations
      • 8.1k: Suicide Situations
      • 8.1l: Environmental Emergencies/Disasters
      • 8.1m: Fire
      • 8.1n: Earthquake
      • 8.1o: Hurricane
      • 8.1p: Tornado
      • 8.1q: Power Outages
      • 8.1r: Chemical Spills

    • 8.2: INFECTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN & FORMS
      • 8.2a: Infection Control
      • 8.2b: Blood-borne Diseases
      • 8.2c: Exposure Control Plan for Blood-borne Diseases
      • 8.2d: Reporting and Recording Exposure to Blood-borne Diseases
      • 8.2e: Universal Precautions
      • 8.2f: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • 8.2g: PPE - Gloves
      • 8.2h: PPE - Gowns & Aprons
      • 8.2i: PPE - Masks & Protective Goggles
      • 8.2j: Hand Washing
      • 8.2k: Sharp Objects
      • 8.2l: Handling & Transporting Specimens
      • 8.2m: Laundry
      • 8.2n: Blood & Body Substance Spills
      • 8.2o: Household Wastes
      • 8.2p: Aseptic Techniques
      • 8.2q: Care & Handling of Equipment
      • 8.2r: Care of Urinary Catheters
      • 8.2s: Hygienic Measures in the Home
      • 8.2t: Food Safety
      • 8.2u: Infectious/Communicable Diseases in the Community
      • 8.2v: Employees with Infectious/Communicable Diseases
      • 8.2w: Clients with Infectious/Communicable Diseases
      • 8.2x: Pregnant Employees
      • 8.2y: Immunizations

  • INFECTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT FORMS
    • Exposure Control Plan Definitions
    • Exposure Determination Form
    • Tasks and Procedures Record
    • Exposure Incident Investigation Form
    • Hepatitis B Vaccination Declination Form
    • Hepatitis B Vaccination Record
    • Employee Medical Record Checklist
    • Information and Training Record
    • Needle stick/Sharps Exposure Log

  • Section 9: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & FORMS
    • 9:1: Financial Management System
    • 9: 2: Service Fees/Rates
    • 9:3: Cash Disbursements
    • 9:4: Cash Receipts
    • 9:5: Billings & Receivables
    • 9:6: Payroll
    • 9:7: Bank Reconciliations

  • Section 10: QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
    • 10.1: Continuous Quality Improvement
    • 10.2: QI Committee, Continuous Risk Management
    • 10.3: Annual Agency Evaluation
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