Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. health ‐ care decisions on the patient’s behalf, or a patient ‐ selected representative who participates in making decisions related to the patient’s care or well ‐ being, including but not limited to, a family member or an advocate for the patient. The patient determines the role of the representative, to the extent possible. (38) Subdivision means a component of a multi ‐ function health agency, such as the home care department of a hospital or the nursing division of a health department, which independently meets the conditions of participation for HHAs. A subdivision that has branch offices is considered a parent agency. (39) Summary report means the compilation of the pertinent factors of a patient’s clinical notes that is submitted to the patient’s physician. (40) Supervised practical training means training in a practicum laboratory or other setting in which the trainee demonstrates knowledge while providing covered services to an individual under the direct supervision of either a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who is under the supervision of a registered nurse. (41) Verbal order means a physician order that is spoken to appropriate personnel and later put in writing for the purposes of documenting as well as establishing or revising the patient’s plan of care. Home Health Agency - - Introduction 7