Certifications Page

A Patient must have a Physician’s Certification (approval) to receive homecare services. Certifications are also required for MD Orders (one Certification per Order).

To enter a Certification, follow the steps provided below.

  1. Go to Patient > Patient Search and select a Patient.

  2. Select the Certifications link from the Index.

  3. Click the Add button to add a Certification for a Patient.

    Certification

  4. The Patient Certification window opens. Select the Start Date and the duration (radio button) of the Certification. The End Date field populates according to the duration period selected. Click the Save button to apply.

    Patient Certification

The first Certification Date defaults to the current date. Subsequent certifications default to the day after the last one expired.

If a new MD Order needs to be issued before the current certification period is complete, a Certification must be discontinued. The following table provides the steps to discontinue an active Certification.

  1. On the Patient’s Certification page, click the Edit icon of the applicable Certification from the Discontinue as of column.

    Certification Discontinue as of Field

  2. The Discontinue Certification window opens. Select the Discontinue as of Date and provide a reason in the required Notes field. Click the Save button to apply.

    Discontinue Certification