All About Admission, Discharge & Non-Admission – NEW (Class A – 2 CEUs)

All About Admission and Discharge for Class A Skilled Home Health Agencies (2 CEUs)

Course Description
This course provides a clear, practical overview of the licensure standards governing Admission, Discharge, and Non-Admission for Colorado Class A Skilled Home Health Agencies. Participants learn how to determine when a consumer is appropriate for services, how to plan and document admission decisions, and how to carry out discharges or non-admissions in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Topics include:

• Criteria for accepting or declining referrals based on the agency’s scope of care
• Required documentation for non-admissions and annual review of declined cases
• Developing and maintaining the Plan of Care in collaboration with the physician or licensed independent practitioner
• Consumer rights, informed participation, and refusal of care within legal boundaries
• Notice requirements for discharges, emergency and non-emergency situations, and mandatory reporting timelines
• Communication protocols with referral sources, families, and state surveyors

Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:

• Identify regulatory requirements for admission, discharge, and non-admission under Colorado Class A licensure standards.
• Apply procedures for documenting and reviewing non-admissions.
• Develop compliant Plans of Care that reflect consumer participation and rights.
• Implement required timelines and notifications for discharge.
• Promote safe, person-centered transitions while maintaining compliance and survey readiness.

Tangible Value for Agencies

• Compliance Protection: Ensures admission and discharge decisions meet all licensure and documentation standards.
• Operational Consistency: Establishes clear procedures for intake and discharge across all staff roles.
• Risk Management: Strengthens documentation for non-admissions and emergency discharges.
• Quality Assurance: Builds a framework for continuous review of referral appropriateness, Plan-of-Care accuracy, and discharge records.
• Consumer Trust: Reinforces transparent communication and respect for consumer rights.

Target Audience: Administrators, Clinical Directors, and managers of Colorado-licensed Class A Skilled Home Health Agencies.
Format: Online interactive module with narrated videos, downloadable workbook, and certificate of completion.