Inside Story | The role of the care plan and visit notes in maintaining a compliant clinical record
Homecare E-News, November 2, 2015
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The written care plan is not simply busywork. It is essential in the organization, delivery, coordination, and communication of care. It helps demonstrate that the patient participated in the care planning process. It provides a succinct, written summary of the care the patient received to justify the delivery of skilled services.
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