Is it possible to be a DON in 2 home health agencies?
As long as the agency complies with applicable federal and/or state requirements, there is nothing to prohibit a registered nurse from being employed, or under contract, as the supervising nurse of two different home health agencies. Applicable federal requirements would include that the agency disclose to DADS, during its initial request for certification, for each survey, and at the time of any changes, the name and address of the agency’s supervising RN. Also, the agency must comply with the federal and state requirements regarding the availability of the supervising RN and alternate supervising RN. Regulations and Statutes: 42 CFR §484.12(b) and §484.14(d); 40 TAC §97.
