← All articles
Compliance · 6 min read

10 Common Policy and Procedure Mistakes

The most frequent home care policy errors that lead to citations and how to fix them in an afternoon.

1. Generic templates that name the wrong state. 2. Policies that contradict actual practice. 3. Missing annual review signatures. 4. No incident or complaint policy. 5. Vague supervision schedules. 6. No emergency preparedness specifics. 7. HIPAA policy without a workforce sanction process. 8. Medication management policy in non-medication agencies. 9. Outdated abuse reporting hotline numbers. 10. No QAPI plan.

Each one is a fast fix and a likely citation if ignored.

Need help applying this to your agency?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with AllGrace Healthcare Consulting.

Book a consultation