Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Compliance Checklist #38

This checklist supports CMS Conditions of Participation compliance for home health and hospice agencies, focusing on patient assessment, care delivery, infection prevention, and documentation in home-based settings.

Industry: Healthcare
Frequency: Per Patient
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Home Health Administrator / Clinical Supervisor
Total Items: 35
Compliance: CMS Conditions of Participation 42 CFR 484 Home Health, CMS Hospice CoP 42 CFR 418, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I PPE, CDC Home Care Infection Prevention Guidance, HIPAA Privacy Rule 45 CFR 164

Patient Assessment

Verify comprehensive assessment per CMS requirements.

Initial/updated assessment completed?
Plan of care current and signed?
Fall risk assessed?
Photo of assessment documentation
Notes

Infection Prevention

Ensure infection control in home setting.

Hand hygiene performed before/after care?
Appropriate PPE used?
Reusable equipment cleaned between visits?
Photo of PPE/equipment
Notes

Medication Management

Verify safe medication practices.

Medication reconciliation completed?
High-risk meds monitored?
Patient adherence assessed?
Photo of medication storage
Notes

Patient & Home Safety

Assess safety risks in home.

Home hazards identified and mitigated?
DME used safely?
Emergency plan discussed?
Photo of care area
Notes

Documentation & Privacy

Ensure documentation accuracy and privacy.

Visit notes completed timely?
PHI secured during transport?
Consents on file?
Photo of secure documentation
Notes

Caregiver Education & Support

Verify caregiver education.

Education provided to patient/caregiver?
Return demonstration observed?
Resources provided?
Photo of education materials
Notes

Quality & Incident Reporting

Ensure quality monitoring.

Incidents reported per policy?
Complaints addressed?
Included in QAPI review?
Photo evidence (if applicable)
Notes

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Why Use This Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Compliance Checklist #38?

This home health & hospice patient care compliance checklist #38 helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for home health administrator / clinical supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 35 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: per patient.

Ensures compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation 42 CFR 484 Home Health, CMS Hospice CoP 42 CFR 418, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I PPE, CDC Home Care Infection Prevention Guidance, HIPAA Privacy Rule 45 CFR 164. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Compliance Checklist #38 cover?

This checklist covers 35 inspection items across 7 sections: Patient Assessment, Infection Prevention, Medication Management, Patient & Home Safety, Documentation & Privacy, Caregiver Education & Support, Quality & Incident Reporting. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per patient. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this Home Health & Hospice Patient Care Compliance Checklist #38?

This checklist is designed for Home Health Administrator / Clinical Supervisor professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.