15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-1.19.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-1.19.3 - Review and Update of the Plan of Care
1. The plan of care is reviewed and updated at intervals specified in the POC, when the patient's condition changes and a minimum of every 14 days for home care and every 7 days for general inpatient care, collaboratively with the IDG and the attending physician.
2. Agency shall have policy and procedures for the following:
A. The attending physician's participation in the development, revision, and approval of the POC is documented. This is evidenced by change in patient orders and documented communication between Hospice Staff and the attending physician;
B. Physician orders must be signed and dated in a timely manner but must be received before billing is submitted for each patient.
3. The agency shall have documentation that the patient's condition and POC is reviewed and the POC updated, even when the patient's condition does not change.

15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-1.19.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-85-7
Amended 2/11/2018
Amended 8/15/2022
Amended 8/26/2022