Each hospice shall provide volunteer services to meet patient and family needs. A coordinator of volunteer services shall be designated to implement written policies and procedures. Volunteers must be used in defined roles and under the supervision of a designated hospice employee. The hospice must maintain, document and provide volunteer orientation and training that is consistent with hospice industry standards.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(2).
Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-53.14