La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8029

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-8029 - Counselor-Bereavement

A. The bereavement counselor shall have documented evidence of appropriate training and experience in the care of the bereaved, received under the supervision of a qualified professional. The counselor shall implement bereavement counseling in a manner consistent with standards of practice and CRCC policy. Services include, but are not limited to:

1. assessment of grief counseling needs;

2. providing bereavement information and referral services to the bereaved, as needed, in accordance with the POC;

3. providing bereavement support to the CRCC staff as needed;

4. attending CRCC end of life IDT meetings; and

5. documenting bereavement services provided and progress of bereaved on clinical progress notes to be incorporated in the clinical record within one week of the visit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8029

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:449 (February 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).