Physician's Guide to Medicine - Home Health Care

What is required for a physician who supervises care rendered through a home health agency?

A plan of treatment must be established for each patient receiving nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home health aid, or medical social service at the patient's home on a part-time or intermittent basis.

The plan of treatment must be reviewed and signed as often as medically necessary by the physician, not to exceed sixty days duration. The plan prescribes items and services required for the individual's condition.