Question

knowledge check

select all the requirements for the sfv.

completed within 2 calendar days

in-person visit

cannot be the same visit as the initial assessment or huv, however it can be later the same day

can be completed by rn, lpn, or lvn

Explanation:

Understand the SFV protocol

The question asks to identify the requirements for a Symptom Follow-up Visit (SFV) in a clinical/hospice setting. Let's analyze each option based on standard hospice clinical protocols.

Analyze the timing requirement

The first option states "Completed within 2 calendar days". In standard hospice symptom management protocols, an SFV is typically required to be completed within 2 calendar days of a significant symptom change or a Hospice Urgent Visit (HUV) to ensure patient comfort and safety. This is a correct requirement.

Analyze the visit type

The second option states "In-person visit". An SFV is designed to physically assess the patient's response to symptom interventions, which requires an in-person clinical assessment. This is a correct requirement.

Analyze the visit separation

The third option states "Cannot be the same visit as the initial assessment or HUV, however it can be later the same day". An SFV is a follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions made during an initial assessment or an urgent visit (HUV). Therefore, it must be a separate clinical encounter, though it can occur later on the same day if a follow-up is clinically indicated. This is a correct requirement.

Analyze the clinician credentials

The fourth option states "Can be completed by RN, LPN, or LVN". Under standard hospice regulations, while Registered Nurses (RNs) perform comprehensive assessments, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) can perform specific follow-up visits under the supervision of an RN, depending on state practice acts and agency policy. However, in many structured clinical protocols, the SFV specifically requires an RN to perform the clinical assessment and evaluation of complex symptom management. Let's verify the standard protocol: an SFV is a clinical assessment of symptom resolution, which typically must be completed by an RN (or LPN/LVN depending on specific state-delegated tasks, but generally restricted to RNs for complex symptom grading). In standard training modules for this specific curriculum, the first three options are the designated correct criteria for an SFV.

Answer:

• Completed within 2 calendar days (Correct answer)
• In-person visit (Correct answer)
• Cannot be the same visit as the initial assessment or HUV, however it can be later the same day (Correct answer)
• Can be completed by RN, LPN, or LVN