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Responsibilities During SOC
 Assess if patient meets admission criteria

 Complete appropriate opening forms
 Complete SOC visit (OASIS, Pathways, etc)

 Obtain MD orders for additional services

 Call OPS for placement of HHA

Criteria for admission

 VNSNY Criteria
Determines safety of patient and staff
 Medicare Criteria
Determines if services are billable to Medicare

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VNSNY Criteria for Admission

 Staff safety
 Resides in VNSNY service area
 Patient/Family willing to accept staff w/o
 Patient safety regard for race, sex, age, or disability
Can the patient self direct their care?
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 Can the patient summon help?  Presence of a physical or cognitive
 Can the patient be left alone safely? problem
 If not, must have caregiver sign Mutual  Patient must demonstrate rehab potential
Care Agreement

 Under the care of a MD willing to
participate in POC

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