Md. Code Regs. 10.07.21.16

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.21.16 - Counseling Services

A. Counseling Services. The hospice care program shall provide counseling services which address the needs of patients and families. The hospice care program shall provide counseling services as set forth in B-----E of this regulation.

B. Social Work Services. Social work services are to be based on an initial and continuing assessment of patient and family psychosocial needs. Each assessment shall be conducted by a social worker. Services shall be provided in accordance with each patient's interdisciplinary plan of care with the goal of assisting the patient and family in adjusting to the psychosocial aspects of terminal illness.

C. Spiritual Services. The hospice care program shall provide spiritual services that are based on an initial, ongoing assessment of the spiritual needs of the patient and family. Spiritual services are to be consistent with patient and family beliefs and desires. These services shall be provided by a member of the interdisciplinary care team or by local clergy or spiritual counselors.

D. Nutritional Counseling. The hospice care program shall provide nutritional counseling to the patient and family. This counseling shall be provided by either a registered nurse, registered dietitian, or licensed nutritionist as specified in the interdisciplinary plan of care.

E. Bereavement services shall be provided as set forth in Regulation .10H of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.21.16

Regulations .16 adopted effective August 10, 1998 (25:16 Md. R. 1274)