How EVV Changes a Nurse’s Day More Than Agencies Realize
Electronic visit verification was introduced to improve accountability, accuracy, and compliance. From an agency perspective, it provides confirmation that a visit occurred. From a payer perspective, it supports reimbursement and oversight. But from a nurse’s perspective, EVV reshapes the workday in ways that are often overlooked. What appears to be a simple check-in and check-out process becomes a constant background presence in the field. EVV does not just document visits. It changes how nurses think about time, movement, documentation, and decision-making throughout the day. Time Becomes a Fixed Variable Before EVV, visit timing allowed for flexibility. Care occurred within windows, and documentation reflected the substance of the visit rather than exact minutes. With EVV in place, time becomes rigid. Nurses become acutely aware of arrival times, start times, and end times. A few minutes early or late suddenly feels significant. Traffic delays, parking challenges, or extended pa...