This is to inform you of recently changed procedures in the prior approval process for the provision of private duty nursing services. This procedural change by the State Department of Health Office of Health Systems Management (OHSM) may require modification to your procedures which facilitate the effective and expeditious provision of this level of care. This Department will develop an administrative Directive summarizing policies for the provision of private duty nursing services.
On p. 2, it provides that
III. Recommended Action
Procedures necessary to accomplish the following should be reviewed:
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3) Identifying informal supports where necessary to assure safety to the patient at home, even though family members can not be required to provide service.
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