The Home Health Consultant

You Passed Medicare’s Accreditation Survey… Now What? 🤔 There are a few months efore that provider number comes in, and there’s a lot you can do to set your home health or hospice agency up for success. In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman walks you through what to focus on in the 2–8 months between passing your accreditation and getting your provider number: 📋 How to build your clin...

Ever feel like Medicare home health & hospice administrative compliance is just red tape and paperwork? 🗂️ Think again. In this episode, Mariam Treystman, co-founder of The Home Health Consultant, breaks down how your agency’s administrative compliance directly impacts patient care, from leadership decisions to real-life patient outcomes. Learn why compliance isn’t just about passing surveys,...

You did everything right, passed your survey, documented thoroughly, and followed every policy. So why did Medicare still deny your claim? In this episode, Mariam Treystman breaks down the one tool that could transform your agency’s ADR outcomes: Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Learn how LCDs help interpret Medicare’s clinical standards, guide your charting practices, and protect your agency...

Hiring field staff for your agency or getting ready for your survey? Your HR files must include specific credentials to stay compliant with Medicare, state regulations, and accrediting bodies. In this episode, Mariam Treystman breaks down exactly what needs to be in every home health or hospice clinician’s HR file. You’ll learn: ✔️ Required licenses & how to verify them ✔️ CPR certifications (...

Communication gaps, documentation errors, and stalled patient recovery. This episode gets real about what your home health agency needs to know when working with wound care groups. Our co-founder Mariam Treystman sits down with wound care specialist Dr. Goldberg to talk about: 💬 How to align your agency’s wound care documentation 📏 The right (and wrong) way to measure wounds ⚠️ The compliance ri...

How strong is your agency’s chart audit process? 🩺 Whether you’re preparing for survey, building your QAPI program, or trying to reduce documentation issues, chart audits are one of the most important compliance tools in Home Health & Hospice. In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down everything you need to know about chart audits, including: ✅ The difference between activ...

What do your patients really think of your care, and if you think you know, can you prove it? In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down everything you need to know about Patient Satisfaction Surveys for Medicare certified Home Health and Hospice. We'll cover what they are, why they matter, and how to make sure your process actually meets CMS and accreditor requirements. You’...

Hand hygiene might seem simple, but for home health and hospice agencies, it’s one of the most critical compliance requirements tied directly to patient safety and survey success. In this episode, Mariam Treystman from The Home Health Consultant breaks down everything you need to know about hand hygiene logs. We talk what they are, how to complete them, and how often to evaluate your staff. You’ll...

Are your wound care partners really helping your patients, or just billing Medicare? In this episode, Mariam Treystman sits down with Dr. Robert Goldberg to expose the common pitfalls in home health wound care. From misdiagnosed pressure injuries to costly staging errors, learn how to protect your agency and improve outcomes with the right strategies. 📌 You’ll hear: • Dr. Goldberg’s journey from...

Call Logs Can Cost You Referrals (and Get You Cited at Survey) 📞 Do you know if your agency is answering calls after hours? In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down: • What call logs are and why they’re essential for home health & hospice • How unanswered calls = missed referrals (and possible deficiencies) • What accrediting bodies like ACHC expect to see in your logs • H...

How Do Home Health & Hospice Find Referral Sources? If your referral strategy starts and ends with dropping off cookies at a doctor’s office—you’re not alone. But you’re also not building a sustainable pipeline. In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down: • The 3 key referral channels every agency should target • Why caregivers and patients are just as important as physicians...

The Compliance Gap No One Talks About 👀 Is your agency doing everything right but still running into survey issues, compliance gaps, or ADR rejections? This week, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down system continuity: 🔍 What it means ⚠️ Why mismatched policies, forms, and inservices are silently sabotaging your agency ✅ And how solving this one issue can transform your compliance and pa...

💬 Ever wondered why Medicare requires hospice agencies to use volunteers? This week, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the history, compliance rules, and real-life logistics behind the Hospice Volunteer Program—and why it’s more than just a formality. 📌 In this episode: • Why CMS requires volunteers in hospice • What activities volunteers can and can’t do • How to track cost savings an...

How confident are you in your pressure wound staging? Misstaging pressure injuries can lead to serious compliance issues and even compromised patient care. 🎙️ In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman sits down with Dr. Robert Goldberg, a cardiothoracic surgeon turned mobile wound care expert, to break down: • The real stages of pressure wounds (and why the system confuses even the pros) •...

The first 30 minutes of your home health or hospice survey set the tone for the entire process. If you’re scrambling, stressed, or unprepared, it can make the next two to three days much harder than they need to be. 📌 In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman shares: • The five most critical tasks to tackle in the first half hour • Why assigning clerical roles before survey day is a game-c...

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down what Medicare expects when it comes to staff supervision in home health and hospice. We’ll cover the rules, the risks, and the systems every agency needs to supervise field staff properly. 📌 You’ll learn: • What Medicare requires • How to track and document supervisory visits the right way • What to do when staff miss a scheduled superv...

In this episode we break down laws and standards every agency must understand before launching a marketing program. We’ll cover the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Beneficiary Inducement Law, and ACHC’s conflict of interest policies—and why violating them can do more than just cost your money. 📌 You’ll learn: • What kinds of gifts are allowed for patients (and which aren’t) • Why physician refe...

In this episode, we break down the essential vendors every Home Health and Hospice agency should have in their Emergency Management Plan. From backup pharmacies and partner agencies to transportation services and mental health support for staff — we explain how to prepare your agency for unexpected emergencies while staying compliant with accreditor and CoP requirements. What we cover: - Key vendo...

In this episode, we break down the essential charting components for home health and hospice agencies. Whether you’re brand new to the industry or supporting clinicians from the admin side, this episode is your go-to introduction to documentation that is clear, compliant, and survey-ready. You'll learn: What belongs in every patient chart 🗂️ The role of consents, evaluations, and care plans How ph...

How do you know if a home health or hospice consultant is the right fit for your agency? In this episode, we break down the red and green flags to help you make an informed decision. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose a consultant who truly supports your success. #homehealthcare #hospicecare #consultingtips 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Why Agencies Use Consultants 1:11 - Red Flag: Unr...

Are you prepared for your CMS site visit? In the home health and hospice industry, a successful site visit is crucial for securing your Medicare enrollment. At The Home Health Consultant, we help agencies navigate compliance challenges with expert strategies that ensure your business stays operational and ready for success. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about CMS site vi...

Are you ready for your next survey? In the home health and hospice industry, the difference between survey prep and survey readiness can determine your agency’s success. At The Home Health Consultant, we specialize in guiding agencies through compliance challenges with proven strategies that go beyond passing surveys—they improve patient care, reduce risk, and enhance profitability. In this video,...