I’m working with a DPM in PA, who has contacted a Home Healthcare Agency. He has suggested they send their patients with wounds to him, since he can deliver superior therapy given they only have wcc RN’s in their employ and not an NP. He shared they are hesitant to do this.
My question is: is there any deterrent for that agency to refer him the wc patient immediately prior to starting an episode of care, meaning they would still provide the RN, OT, PT, CNA services, if the patient is coming from a hospital or snf with prior 30 days of unsuccessful documented wc therapy?
HI Mike, based solely on what you communicated above; the Doctor is allowed to do his own marketing for his practice, there is no issue there. Can you share more about what the hesitancy is from Home Health?
Oh gotcha… it was too simple lol
That’s good to know. Thank you!
What is wcc/wc? They can still provide services as long as it's not on the same day your Dr. sees the patient. They can't bill Medicare on the same day. I recently asked this question to Alisha and she said that regarding the wound...they can monitor the wound for excess exudate, odors, and changing the outer dressing if needed. Also, make sure home health understands they are not to disturb the graft in any way. I hope that helps.