Home Health Agency- Policies and Procedures- Georgia State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Home Health Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Georgia State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Document Control
Statement of Policy
Establishment of Standards for Home Health Agencies
Exemptions from Home Health Agency Regulations
Compliance Inspections
Administrative Standards for Home Health Agency Operations
Personnel Policies
Personnel Policies – Contractual Agreements for Hourly or Per Visit Personnel
Personnel Policies – Adherence to Agency Policies by Contracted Personnel
Responsibilities of Contracted Personnel in Developing Plans of Treatment
Control, Coordination, and Evaluation of Services by the Primary Agency
Procedures for Submitting Clinical and Progress Notes, Scheduling of Visits, and Periodic Patient Evaluation
Procedure for Determining Charges and Reimbursement
Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation of Agency Programs
Scope of Services
Standards for Patient Care
Compliance with Regulations and Penalties for Non-Compliance
Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
Applicability of Regulations
Severability of Regulations

General Policies
Client Care Policy
Employee Standards and Conduct Policy
Hiring and Employment Practices Policy
Training and Professional Development Policy
Training and Professional Development Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Compliance with Healthcare Regulations Policy
Client Rights and Responsibilities Policy
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Quality Assurance and Improvement Policy
Technology Use Policy
Billing and Payment Policy

Forms
Client Intake Form
Employee Application Form
Background Check Authorization Form
Health and Safety Compliance Checklist
Client Care Plan Form
Incident Report Form
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Client Consent Form
Compliance Audit Form
Billing and Payment Tracking Form
Discharge Summary Form