Home Health Agency - Policies and Procedures - Washington State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Home Health Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Washington 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 Content 

Introduction    
Vision    
Mission    
Core Values    
Statement of Policy   
Licensure, Regulatory Compliance, and Operational Standards Policy    
Advisory Task Force Collaboration Policy    
Adoption of External Standards and Federal Participation Requirements Policy    
Distribution and Posting of Client Rights and Responsibilities Policy    
Centralized Administration and Coordination of Client Care Services Policy    
Supplemental Internal Standards and Quality Care Enhancements Policy    
Enhanced Care Coordination, Staffing, and Service Standards Policy    
Home Dialysis Oversight and Consent Protections Policy    
Regulatory Rulemaking Awareness and Compliance Acknowledgment Policy    
Licensing Structure and Endorsement Compliance Policy    
Credentialing, Clinical Privileges, and Staff Membership Policy    
Reporting to licensing authority Policy    
Compliance with Enforcement Provisions and Penalty Avoidance Policy    
Organization of center Policy    
Operational Responsibility and Role Separation Policy    
Staffing Policy    
Pre-operative requirements Policy    
Post-operative requirements Policy    
Center records and report requirements Policy    
Supplies and equipment for care Policy    
Environmental health standards Policy    
Inspection Policy    
Prohibitions Policy    
Penalty Policy    
Severability Policy    
Criminal background checks    
Confidentiality and Penalties for Unauthorized Release of Criminal Information    
Admission and Discharge Policy    
Skilled Nursing Services Policy    
Client Rights and Responsibilities Policy    
Infection Control and Universal Precautions Policy    
Medication Management and Administration Policy    

Forms    
Client Admission Form    
Skilled Nursing Assessment Form    
Plan of Care (POC) Form    
Medication Administration Record (MAR)    
Client Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgment Form    
Infection Control and Incident Report Form    
Home Safety Evaluation Checklist    
Employee Confidentiality and HIPAA Agreement    
Criminal Background Check Authorization Form    
Skilled Nursing Visit Progress Note    
Discharge Planning and Summary Form    
Client Complaint/Grievance Form    
Staff Training and Competency Evaluation Form    
Emergency Contact and Advance Directive Form    
Service Referral and Coordination Form