After the patient is admitted to the home health services system, a treatment plan is drafted cooperatively with the physician and is signed. A separate, detailed care plan is always required for which disciplines?
a. Registered nurse
b. Physical therapist
c. Home health aide
d. LPN/LVN
ANS: C
A separate, detailed care plan is always required for the home health aide.
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