10-144-120 Me. Code R. § 5.D

Current through 2024-52, December 25, 2024

Section 144-120-5.D - Services

Hospice services must be delivered in accordance with a care plan approved by the interdisciplinary team, regardless of whether the hospice services are provided by hospice program staff or by contractors. The care plan must provide for twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a-week services. The care plan must be reviewed periodically by the interdisciplinary team and revised as needed. The interdisciplinary team must consider the need for at least the following services when developing the care plan:

5.D.1. Social services;

5.D.2. Nursing care;

5.D.3. Counseling;

5.D.4. Pastoral care;

5.D.5. Volunteer visits to provide comfort, companionship and respite;

5.D.6. Bereavement services for at least one year after the death of the person who is terminally ill; and

5.D.7. Medical services.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 120, § 5.D