Question

The nursing student asks the home health nurse what data is required for a medicare home plan of care. which item would be incorrect for the nurse to include when responding to the student?

Answer 1

Answer – Documented need for a speech pathologist

 

A documented need for a speech pathologist is not a requirement for Medicare home plan of care. Data required data would comprise the types of services and equipment that is required, functional limitations of the client, and ordered medications and treatments.