The first webinar in this series will focus on the need-to-know information for administrators and staff, plus clinical records and emergency preparedness. Each section will focus on how to document compliance and what surveyors will expect to see:

• The administrator and staff component will cover the responsibilities of the governing body, administrator, and clinical manager. RN, PT, OT, MSW, and home health aide requirements for hiring, competencies, and orientation will also be addressed. The webinar will emphasize the documentation needed to support each position’s requirements.
• The clinical records section will cover discharge/transfer summaries and all things related to clinical records, including record retention.
• The emergency preparedness segment will focus on documentation for initial and ongoing training and testing of the emergency plan.

This Home Health CoP Compliance Series will highlight the critical CoPs regulations, including insights into the requirements, audit recommendations, and how surveyors incorporate reviews of the Medicare Conditions of Participation. Understanding the CoPs is the cornerstone of your compliance program. With increased scrutiny on home health compliance expected to continue, keep your agency on track with this timely three-part series!