Skilled Home Health Agency-Policies and Procedures- Delaware State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Skilled Home Health Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Delaware 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 Statement 
Mission Statement 
Core Values 
Document Control 
Statement of Policy 
RN. 3.9: Operational System Assurance 
RN. 4.2.7: Organizational Structure 
RN. 4.4: Policies and Procedures for Each Service Offered 
RN. 4.5: Patient Records Maintenance System 
RN. 5.1.3.1 – 5.1.3.8: Role and Responsibilities of the Agency Director 
RN. 5.4.2.1: Patient Rights and Responsibilities
RN. 5.4.2.2: Incident, Accident, and Medical Emergency Handling and Documentation Policy
RN. 5.4.2.3: Control of Exposure to Communicable Diseases
RN. 5.4.2.4: Reporting of Reportable Communicable Diseases to the Department
RN. 5.4.2.5: Patient Concerns and Complaints Policy
RN. 5.4.2.6: Service Interruption Policy
RN. 5.4.2.6.1 - 5.4.2.6.3 : Missed Visit Procedure
RN. 5.4.2.7 : Infection Control
RN. 5.4.2.8.1: Job Classification Policies and Requirements
RN. 5.4.2.8.2: Pre-Employment Requirements Policy
RN. 5.4.2.8.3: Position Descriptions Policy
RN. 5.4.2.8.4 : Orientation Policy
RN. 5.4.2.8.5: In-Service Education Policy
RN. 5.4.2.8.6: Annual Performance Review and Competency Testing Policy
RN. 5.4.2.8.7: Professional Staff Appointment Policy
RN. 5.4.2.9: Referral Management Policy
RN. 5.4.2.10: Use, Removal, and Release of Patient Records
RN. 5.7.3.1 – 5.7.3.9 : Orientation and Training Program
RN. 5.7.12: Annual Dementia-Specific Training
RN. 6.1.3.1: Written Agreement Between Patient and Home Health Agency
RN. 6.1.3.2: Procedure for Missed Patient Visits
RN. 6.1.3.3.1 – 6.1.3.3.4 : Financial Arrangements
RN. 6.1.3.4: Written Agreement Signing
RN. 6.1.3.5: Distribution of Written Agreement
RN. 6.1.3.6: Review and Update of Written Agreement
RN. 6.3.5: Physician Orders and Plan of Care
RN. 6.7.11: Authentication of Computerized Records
RN. 10.2.1: Continuation of Home Health Services during Emergencies
RN. 10.2.2.1 – 10.2.2.5: Establishment and Maintenance of Effective Response

Forms
Client Intake Form
Physician Form with Responsible Party Info
Nurse Assessment Form
HIPAA Form
Neglect and Abuse Form
Client Consent Form
Three Emergency Contacts
Confidentiality Form
PPD Form
Reference Form