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Applies to: VNSNY Certified Home Health Agency
Service: VNSNY Certified Home Health Agency
Policy Section: Provider Services Administration
Number: CP.130
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5. Referral source and the patient and/or patient representative will be notified if
the acceptance of the referral is delayed or has been denied when the patient
is inappropriate for services

NOTE: If determination is made that patient is not admitted based on VNSNY
and regulatory admission criteria, but the patient appears to be eligible for
services from Adult Protective Services (APS), then VNSNY in collaboration
MUST notify the referring physician, and a referral to APS may be made based
on the patient’s circumstances. Any patient who is assessed as inappropriate for
agency services shall be assisted by the agency, in collaborating with the
discharge planner and other case management entity with obtaining the services
of an alternate provider.

Admission Process
During admission visit the patient and/or the patient’s legal representative or
patient selected representative (if any), are provided with the required notices
and are asked to sign Consent and Acknowledgement form in advance of
furnishing care to the patient. Patients are informed of their rights and their
liability for payment, if any. Comprehensive assessment is performed and a plan
of care is developed in partnership with the patient, caregiver(s), and/or patient
representative if any. See procedure CP.181 Admission to Home Care

REFERENCES:
Community Health Accreditation Program (2018). Standards of Excellence.
New York: the author.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human
Services Conditions of Participation, 42 CFR 484.2, 484.50 484.60 – Home
Health Services.
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-1999-title42-vol3/xml/CFR-1999-title42-vol3-
part484.xml
New York State Department of Health (2003). Title 10 – Rules and Regulations
New York State Department of Health: Article 7 – Certified Home Health
Agencies. Albany NY:

Approved: SVP, Patient Care Services; Professional Advisory Committee
Revised/Reviewed: 5/2016, 3/2017, 12/2017, 12/2018