Hi everybody.

I am starting a new job as an intake rn for home health. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to be the best I can be at this new job.

I have 25 years of nursing experience. As a BSN ( hemodialysis, l&d, holistic health, ALF). I have experience in resident assessments for ALF, and experience with insurance verification for clinic I managed, but any tips will help.

thanks

Off the top of my head and not an exclusive list..

Read/know the Medicare Home Health Guidelines ie medical necessity, home bound.

Learn your service territory incl neighborhoods/zip codes. Learn each individual case mgr/team's territories.

Learn the companies that service your service area for IV therapy, enteral therapy, DME.

Thanks for the reply Libby.

I want to do a great job and do the want to make life a living hell for my nurse colleagues in the field and office!

Great feedback and things to keep in mind.

This thread has been moved to our Home Health Nursing forum to stimulate some responses from other nurses who work in the home health setting. Good luck to you!