Shell7280 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
And this is a largely untapped area in alot of areas? Hmmmm. Now I'm curious to know if it's untapped in my area. This does sound like an interesting area to offer service. Anyone know how untapped this is in East Texas? Michelle
we are in the same boat basically! i am currently in the process of opening my own home health agency in texas. i got my legal documents through legalzoom.com, i formed an llc. they did all the legal papers, filed for my tax id number, etc. then...
Shell7280 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Home Health
We used to use the 485 only. I'd hate to be redundant and have more than one careplan. :chuckle Besides if you have too much for the small section on the 485...there is the 486 addendum page. :). At one point I designed a care plan but my old...
Shell7280 replied to MadelineGlass's topic in Home Health
some programs i've found, but never used...... -- carekeeper - http://www.carekeeper.com -- homeworks - http://www.beyondnow.com -- scanhealth - http://www.homesolutions.net (the one i'll buy when i can afford it !) -- thornberry limited - http://w...
Shell7280 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Home Health
at the agency i was working at our norm was to code v57.1 (pt) as primary if it was the primary reason we were in the home, not necessarily the only service provided though. then as the first of the secondaries i would put the main dx causing the ne...
top 10 certification deficiencies cited during inspections : by: compliance review services, inc, houston, tx. 1. failure of the agency to ensure care follows a written plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a md, do, or dop. 2. ...
i received this list from my consultant and thought it would be useful for others. just remember this was in texas, sooooo. by compliance review services, inc. houston, tx. 1. failure of the agency to ensure client/patient rights are protected u...
Shell7280 replied to clueless researcher's topic in Home Health
the texas cms site has a database of all texas home health agencies (very very very long list) with contact info for each. i'm sure each state has this list! and you could contact each home health agency for nurses willing to help with your study. ...
Shell7280 replied to cherricka's topic in Home Health
i like "home care online" website. i also get some "oasis alert" newsletters- about 12 pages each! very informative. they are from national subscription bureau (1-800-874-9180), http://www.eliresearch.com. i get - eli's oasis alert- guide to ...
Shell7280 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
hi all! i've been a long time member of allnurses, but haven't been around in awhile so thought i'd check in, get back in the groove! :). i have worked in home healthcare for a little over a year. i am currently in the process of opening my own h...
Shell7280 replied to Shell7280's topic in Home Health
Hey ! I just wanted to update things! I'm still at my home health care job. I still really enjoy it. And I've been told that I've adapted unbelievably quick to home health care. My capacity is assistant administrator now, instead of merely the offic...
Shell7280 replied to Shell7280's topic in Home Health
My position as case manager involves initial evals, recerts, sup visits, prn SN visits occassionally if someone is unable to. I audit charts, contact MD's, and organize aide , provider and nursing service for all the patients. Right now I'm the only ...
Hi! My name is Michelle, and I've been an RN for a year and a half now. I just started working for a home health agency as basically a case manager. Doing admits, recerts, chart audits, etc. I've worked there for two weeks now, and I love it so far. ...