HHA Medical Director Signing Orders for Patients the Medical Director Has Never Personally Seen

This guide addresses the specific situation where a medical director is employed by, contracted with, or otherwise financially connected to a home health agency (HHA) and signs home health certifications, plans of care, or orders for patients the medical director has never personally seen. This is an informational regulatory guide, not legal advice. It is designed to help organize facts for compliance review, patient-safety review, or reporting to the appropriate agency