Home Health Agency - Policies and Procedures - Texas state Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Home Health Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Texas 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  
Scope, Purpose, and Implementation of Services    
Controlling Person    
Possession and Administration of Sterile Water and Sterile Saline   
Possession and Administration of Vaccines and Tuberculin    
Possession and Administration of Certain Dangerous Drugs  
Display of License    
Notice of Drug Testing Policy    
Surveys and Consumer Complaints    
Training Policy  
Consumer Complaint Data Management and Public Access Policy    
Prohibition of Retaliation Policy    
Use of Regulatory Survey Reports and Other Documents   
Investigation of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation in Inpatient Hospice Services   
Administrator Responsibilities and Compliance with State Oversight    
Injunctive Relief and Legal Compliance    
Civil Penalties Policy    
Compliance with Advance Directive Laws    
Administrative Penalties for Violations   
Notice of Violation and Rights to Hearing 
Administrative Hearing and Order Process   
Notice of Final Order, Payment of Penalty, and Judicial Review    
Recovery of Expenses and Costs in Penalty Enforcement   
Reporting of Abuse, Exploitation, or Neglect   
Prohibition of Certain Physician Referrals    
Disposal of Special or Medical Waste   
Evacuation Registration and Disaster Preparedness    
Administration of Medication    
Exemptions for Nursing Students and Medication Aide Trainees    
Medication Administration Standards for Home Health Medication Aides    
Home Health Medication Aide Training Program   
Issuance and Renewal of Home Health Medication Aide Permits    
Fees for Issuance and Renewal of Home Health Medication Aide Permits    
Violation of Home Health Medication Aide Permits    
Emergency Suspension of Home Health Medication Aide Permits    
Unauthorized Administration of Medication  
Dispensing of Dangerous Drugs and Controlled Substances   
Disposal of Unused Controlled Substances  
Employee Training on Disposal of Controlled Substances    
Authorized Disposal of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs   

Forms   
Client Admission and Intake Form  
Consent for Services Form    
Plan of Care / Service Plan    
Medication Administration Record (MAR)   
Advance Directive Acknowledgment Form    
Controlled Substance Disposal Record    
Client Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgment    
Emergency Contact and Disaster Preparedness Form  
Grievance/Complaint Form   
Employee Application and Credential Verification Form    
Employee Confidentiality & HIPAA Agreement   
Employee Training Log    
Drug Testing Policy Acknowledgment Form    
Authorization to Administer Medication Form    
Incident/Accident Report Form (for Staff and Clients)