Section 7 AAC 12.321 - Abuse, neglect, and mistreatment(a) A hospice agency shall(1) develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of clients;(2) document alleged or suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment by an employee, volunteer, or contractor;(3) investigate alleged or suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment;(4) take any necessary action to remove the potential for further abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of a client or further misappropriation of a client's property;(5) document the result of the investigation and the corrective action taken within five days after the agency becomes aware of an incident described in (2) and (3) of this subsection;(6) submit the documentation prepared under (5) of this subsection to the department; and(7) assure that an employee, volunteer, or contractor does not obtain a client's power of attorney in violation of AS 13.26.358.(b) A hospice agency is subject to the reporting requirements of AS 47.17.020 and AS 47.24.010.(c) A hospice agency shall contact the appropriate licensing authority to verify the disciplinary history of a potential employee or contractor who is required to hold a license to practice.Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182Authority:AS 47.17.010
AS 47.24.010
AS 47.32.010
AS 47.32.030