15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.28.1 - Contract Services

Services provided to the agency by contract shall be documented by means of a written contract with the individual or organization providing the service. The written contract shall include provisions covering at least the following:

1. Specification of services covered by the agreement or contract;

2. Effective date and length of the contract and terms of reimbursement;

3. Statement that patients will be accepted for care only by the home health agency;

4. Statement that services are to be provided only in accordance with the patient's plan of treatment and that the patient's plan for treatment will not be altered by the contracted individual or agency;

5. Statement that the quality of services provided and the qualifications of personnel who will provide services shall be consistent with the agency's applicable personnel and program policies and procedures;

6. Identification of parties responsible for supervision of personnel covered by the agreement or contract; and

7. Specification for procedures for, and frequency of, exchanging patient care information between parties to the contract and their agents, including submitting clinical notes, progress notes, scheduling of visits, periodic patient evaluation and participating in developing patient care plans.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.28.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13