Author Question: All of the following are distinct credentials that indicate compliance with specific standards set ... (Read 54 times)

faduma · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

All of the following are distinct credentials that indicate compliance with specific standards set for accrediting home health care agencies EXCEPT

a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification
b. The Joint Commission accreditation
c. Medicare-certified
d. state licensure

Question 2

If a client is more confused than yesterday, the best way to document this would be

a. Client is more confused today than yester-day.
b. Client is sleeping a lot.
c. Client is not able to state where he is, who he is, what time it is, or what place he is in.
d. Client is hard to talk to.

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Three distinct credentials indicate an agency's compliance with specific standards set by the state, federal government, or an independent accrediting agency. First, a home care organization can seek licensure from the state. This differs from state to state. Second, to receive funding from the Medicare program, an agency must be Medicare-certified. Third, the agency must be accredited by either The Joint Commission or the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP).

Answer to Question 2

C