There are several ways to decide which family member is 1st, 2nd, or 3rd+ in a Family Care Plan. However, the method you choose should be standardized, applied to all patients on a care plan, and should be documented in your compliance manual (even if you are a CHUSA provider).
We suggest the following:
The family member with the highest number of visits during the treatment plan is listed as #1, followed by the next-highest number of visits as #2, #3, etc.
What happens if one family member drops out of care?
You will create a new plan for the remaining family members and adjust their position based on the method above.
Example methods that do not work with the Care Plan Calculator® System:
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The position of each family member is determined by the date of their first visit.
- The position of each family member is determined only if they come together on the same day/same week.
ChiroHealthUSA® [CHUSA]: IF THE PATIENT IS NOT ON A CARE PLAN:
- CHUSA providers must follow the Family Plan Guidelines based on your CHUSA agreement.