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Knowledge Check

Explain Conditions of Participation (CoP) and which agency
regulates the CoP.

Answer:
 CoPs are principles/guidelines that a Certified Home
Health Agency must follow in order to participate in the
Medicare and Medicaid Programs administered by CMS.

 The Department of Health (DOH) helps to ensure that the
CoPs are being followed during the DOH Surveys.

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Knowledge Check

When is a patient actually admitted to VNSNY Home Health
Care?

Answer
 After an initial home visit is made, during which the
patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental status
are comprehensively assessed

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