How do I schedule and manage Home Health visits, aide compliance, and per-visit billing?
A complete workflow guide for home health agencies: schedule in-home visits, manage HHA & therapy credentials, log travel & mileage, and invoice per-visit flat rates.
In YourMedSoft, to schedule and manage Home Health visits, aide compliance, and per-visit billing requires navigating to Home Health & Hospice Operations in the portal, selecting the appropriate record or facility, and executing the validated workflow steps. The platform continuously validates clinical credentials, checks compliance matrices, and logs all actions to an immutable audit trail.
What You Need Before Starting
- Active organization with Home Health vertical enabled in Settings.
- Staff profiles added for Home Health Aides (HHA), Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), or visiting RNs.
Clinical & Regulatory Compliance Standards
- Conforms to The Joint Commission (HCSS) clinical staffing standards.
- Maintains HIPAA-compliant data encryption and audit logging.
- Enforces state Board of Nursing licensure and clinical scope-of-practice rules.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Enable the Home Health Vertical
Navigate to Settings > Organization Settings > Vertical Markets and ensure "Home Health Care & Hospice" is toggled on. This surfaces dedicated Home Health KPI widgets on your dashboard.
Load the Home Health Compliance Preset Pack
Go to Settings > Compliance Requirements and click "+ Home Health Pack". This instantly enforces state aide registry checks, driver's licenses, auto insurance, annual TB clearances, and CPR/BLS certifications.
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Post In-Home Visit Slots
Open the Scheduling module and click "Post Open Shift". Select the HHA, PT, OT, or RN role, choose "Home Health / Hospice" specialty, enter the client residence address in the Location field, and select "Per-Visit Flat Rate" under Rate Type.
Assign Clinicians & Check Credential Gating
Assign a qualified aide or therapist. The platform automatically verifies their driving status, auto insurance expiration, and registry clearance before confirmation.
Track Visit Completion & Mileage
Clinicians log their visit duration and travel mileage. Supervisors review and electronically sign off on visit notes and mileage reimbursements in the Time Tracking portal.
Generate Per-Visit Client Invoices
In the Invoicing module, generate invoices directly from approved visit logs. The builder automatically calculates flat-rate visit fees and optional mileage line items.
Pro-Tips & Best Practices
- Keep auto insurance and driver's license compliance alerts set to 30 days so aides never drive to client homes with lapsed coverage.
- Use the Home Health widget group on the dashboard to monitor open visit slots and unbilled revenue in real time.
Troubleshooting & Operational Edge Cases
Issue: Assignment or Action Blocked
Operational Resolution: Verify that all prerequisites and credential requirements are satisfied before requesting an Admin override.
Issue: Notification or Alert Delay
Operational Resolution: Check the clinician profile contact details to ensure SMS and email alert preferences are enabled.
Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
Can we bill hourly for some services and flat-rate for other visits?
Yes. Each visit or shift allows selecting between standard hourly billing and per-visit flat rate fees.
Does the system support therapy disciplines like PT, OT, and SLP?
Yes. Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), and Medical Social Workers (MSW) are all fully supported.
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