22 §8631. Volunteer hospice programs
Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Chapter 1681: LICENSING OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS HEADING: PL 1993, C. 692, §1 (NEW)
Subchapter 2: LICENSING OF VOLUNTEER HOSPICE PROGRAMS HEADING: PL 1993, C. 692, §1 (NEW)
§8631. Volunteer hospice programs
A volunteer hospice program must comply with this section and with all provisions of subchapter I that are relevant to a volunteer hospice program. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
1. Direct services. At a minimum, a direct service volunteer must:
A. Submit a written application; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B. Undergo a screening interview and a posttraining interview; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C. Attend a 20-hour standard training program; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
D. Submit a confidentiality statement; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
E. If the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
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2. Policies and procedures. Hospice programs shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following:
A. Recruitment, retention and dismissal; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B. Screening; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C. Orientation; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
D. Scope of function; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
E. Supervision; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
F. Ongoing training and support; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
G. Interdisciplinary team conferencing; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
H. Records of volunteer activities; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
I. Bereavement services. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
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3. Duties of coordinator. Volunteer services must be directed by a coordinator of volunteer services who shall:
A. Implement a direct service volunteer program; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B. Coordinate the orientation, education, support and supervision of direct service volunteers; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C. Coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
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4. Demonstrated knowledge. Volunteers must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to access community resources that reflect the full scope of hospice care.
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SECTION HISTORY
1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).