Which of the following best describes the documentation that the nurse should expect to complete during the home visit?
a. Creation of a carefully laid out nursing care plan for future visits
b. Documentation of assessment data and care given demonstrating the nurse's effectiveness
c. Necessary documentation will depend on the agency policies and forms
d. Completed Medicare forms per the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) regulations for reimbursement
ANS: D
Home health nurses often identify documentation as a frustration. Medicare holds a prominent position as a home health care payer; therefore, the HCFA's regulations determine the home health industry's documentation. Correct and accurate completion of required Medicare forms is the key to reimbursement. The forms require documentation of the nurse's care given.
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