15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.54.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-46.54.1 - Clinical Records

Home health agency's quality assurance team shall at least quarterly review a sample of both active and closed clinical records to assure that established policies are followed in providing services (direct as well as those under arrangement). The clinical records of at least 10% of the total patient census are to be reviewed; however, at no time shall the review consist of less than ten (10) or more than fifty (50) records. The records reviewed shall be representative of the services rendered and include records of patients served by branch offices, if applicable. This review shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. If the patient care plan was directly related to the stated diagnosis and plan of treatment;

2. If the frequency of visits was consistent with plan of treatment;

3. If the services could have been provided in a shorter span of time.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.54.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13

Amended 7/1/2022