Plan of Correction
A plan of correction (PoC) is the written response a home health agency must submit after a survey identifies deficiencies on the Statement of Deficiencies, Form CMS-2567. It describes how each deficiency will be corrected, how the agency will prevent recurrence, who is responsible, and by what date. The PoC is generally due within 10 calendar days of receiving the 2567, and an accepted PoC is required to stay on track with Medicare participation.
Definition
A plan of correction (PoC) is the written response a home health agency must submit after a survey identifies deficiencies on the Statement of Deficiencies, Form CMS-2567. It describes how each deficiency will be corrected, how the agency will prevent recurrence, who is responsible, and by what date. The PoC is generally due within 10 calendar days of receiving the 2567, and an accepted PoC is required to stay on track with Medicare participation.
Why it matters
Plan of Correction is part of the Compliance & Survey vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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