jayni

I've seen it done a few different ways. My current company has PT admit if SN isn't ordered. If SN is ordered and we go but there are no needs, we put 1 more visit on for SN either one or two weeks out to give PT time to eval, then call to check in with the patient and do an SN discharge (either visit or non-visit depending on patient's preference). Other companies I've worked for they don't do that additional visit. Really depends on the company.

I have always been told that no, as long as they are not inpatient a ROC is not needed. I'm unsure if there are different state regulations there, though.

Appreciate the feedback! I thought this might be the case.

Everyone is different, but keep in mind for a lot of nurses the SOC visit itself takes 1-1.5 hours in-person, then another 1-2 hours of charting depending on how much you manage to do in the home. (Just to consider!)

Hi, all! Running into several issues at my new home health agency, but the thing I was hoping to get help with is DeVero. I have used Wellsky and Homecare Homebase before and each had its faults and things I liked about them. DeVero has been a bit of an issue, I feel like it takes me twice as long to chart with it. Any tips and tricks, or is this just one of those systems everybody hates? Thanks in advance!

Hey! It really depends on the agency. A lot of agencies utilize PRN RNs for SOC's (Start of Cares)/Admissions and routine visits are done by LPNs. One company I worked at paid $50 for routine visits and $120 for SOCs, another paid $70 for routine visits and $100 for SOCs. It all really depends on the company, but the majority of the pay is negotiable. Most of the HH agencies I have worked for pay salary for full time employees, and some of them will work you to death. Always ask a lot of questions in interviews!! Hope this helps!