Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association

This brass tacks session will review the core elements of a home health care plan, including how to identify patient problems, set realistic, measurable goals, and align interventions with regulatory expectations and payer rules. Learn strategies for episode management and efficient visit utilization, documentation practices that support coverage and reimbursement, and common pitfalls that trigger denials or survey findings. Discover ways to leverage the QAPI program to spot patterns, correct deficiencies, and continuously strengthen care planning and billing practices.

• Using the comprehensive assessment to develop care plans that meet regulatory requirements
• Individualized care plans and SMART goals that guide the home health episode
• How prebill audits and chart reviews can reduce ADR risk and potential survey deficiencies

The home health industry is currently facing heightened scrutiny from both regulatory bodies and payer organizations. Agencies must carefully manage visit utilization while striving to enhance patient outcomes, all within the framework of strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This webinar will explore the essential components of a home health care plan. We will examine how the care plan serves as a tool to identify patient problems, set achievable goals, and outline effective interventions that guide the entire home health episode. Learn how to utilize the QAPI program to identify and proactively respond to potential deficiencies.

• Management
• QAPI team
• Clinicians