Long-Term Care Survey Alert
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Use These Compliance Cues for Regs Related to Physician Delegation of Tasks
Published on Mon Apr 22, 2013 
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In the real world — especially in a dually-certified facility offering both SNF and NF levels of care — sorting out the details of CMS’ new guidance can be a bit trying. Keep this cheat sheet handy as a reference to who should be doing what — depending on the care setting and other pertinent details:
Authority for Non-physician Practitioners to Perform Visits, Sign Orders and Sign Certifications/Re-certifications When Permitted by the State*
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