Section R. 325.45355 - Hospice residence; additional staffing requirementsRule 355.
(1) In addition to the human resources requirements in part 4 of these rules, R 325.45171 to R 325.45185, a hospice residence shall also comply with all of the following staffing requirements:(a) Provide 24-hour nursing services for each patient pursuant to the patient's hospice care plan.(b) Direct and staff nursing services to assure that the nursing needs of patients are met.(c) Specify patient care responsibilities of nursing and other hospice personnel.(d) Provide services in accordance with recognized standards of practice.(2) A hospice residence shall maintain a nursing staff sufficient to provide at least 1 registered professional nurse to each 8 patients on the morning shift; 1 to each 12 patients on the afternoon shift; and 1 to each 15 patients on the nighttime shift. Additional nursing personnel must be added based upon patient or family needs.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45355
2020 MR 4, Eff. 2/21/2020