Hi. I want to start a local / regional home care agency that employs, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and NAs. I have owned a business before (not nursing or medical related), so I know about operating a business and what licenses and permits are needed (unfortunately, in this area I have to apply for a Proof of Need permit). I have worked in various nursing areas (hospitals, military, state run facilies, nursing homes, organizations for DD clients). My ex-wife and her mother are cnas and have worked for home health care agencies. We do not communicate, so I cannot ask her.
My questions are as follows:
What forms do I need to have completed by the nurses and aides on a daily or weekly basis (besides med forms, tprs, mileage and nursing reports)? Is there any I am missing from this standpoint?
Also, how do I go about getting the doctors orders (copy)? Do i send a signed affidavit (with the pts signature) to his/her office stating that we are currently providing nursing coverage or do I just obtain the information from the pt or his/her family?
I appreciate any help.
Thanks!
If by chance you have any old or current blank copies of forms I should use, can you please send a private message. Thanks!
I am writing to see how everything is progressing with your homecare company. I live in texas also and i am also interested in starting a healthcare agency myself. You can PM me to talk more if i can be of any assistance to you as i learn how to start a HH company myself.
2leeRN
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Hi, did you ever start your agency in Texas?