LUPA & PDGM
Referral Intake
Initial process of receiving and documenting a referral for home health services from a physician.
Definition
Referral Intake is the initial process of receiving and documenting a referral for home health services from a physician, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or another healthcare provider.
Why it matters
A well-managed referral intake process helps ensure patients are admitted promptly, documentation is complete, and care begins without unnecessary delays.
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Episodes from Inside Home Health that put Referral Intake in operational context.
