Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45361

Current through Vol. 24-15, September 1, 2024
Section R. 325.45361 - Volunteer services

Rule 361.

(1) The hospice shall utilize lay or professional volunteer services to promote the availability of care, meet the broadest range of patient and family unit needs, and affect financial economy in the operation of the hospice.
(2) A volunteer services director shall develop and implement a program that meets the operational needs of the hospice, coordinate orientation and education of volunteers, define the role and responsibilities of volunteers, recruit volunteers, and coordinate the utilization of volunteers with other program directors.
(3) The hospice shall provide each volunteer with the information the volunteer needs to know to protect the patients and the volunteers health and safety.
(4) Services provided by volunteers must be in accordance with the written plan of care.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.45361

2020 MR 4, Eff. 2/21/2020