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Medical records and bills are a crucial component of any case involving health, injury or illness and serve as the foundation that can make or break any case. Medical records accurately illustrate what led up to an injury, how the injury happened, the extent of the injury and any ongoing challenges a person may face as a result of the injury. These records and bills are a means to fact check, recognize strengths and weaknesses, determine negligence, decide damages and decide on an appropriate expert witness.
This is a question that you may have asked yourself if you’ve ever looked at a case involving a Home Care agency. In this article, I will address several initial questions and issues to consider when screening a potential lawsuit. As the owner of a home care agency in New York State, compliance with state rules and regulations as it pertains to patient safety, is an everyday concern. Agencies offering personal care or “hands on” services are licensed or certified through and regulated by their State Department of Health. All certified aides working for a home care agency require successful completion, including competency evaluations, of a state approved training program along with a state administered background check. Aides are also required to be compliant with annual in servicing hours, usually provided by the home care agency, to keep certification current and valid. An agency can employ two types of aides through the Department of Health, each with its own scope of tasks that outlines permissible versus non-permissible skills.
Consider the following when reviewing a home care case;
Q: When dealing with an individual who has suffered a chronic illness or catastrophic injury, how do you decide how much care and money he/she will need for the remainder of their lifetime? Where do you start? Who do you consult with? How much time will it take?
