Rule 15-16-1-1.18.14 - Volunteers Volunteers that provide patient care and support services according to their experience and training must be in compliance with agency policies, and under the supervision of a designated hospice employee.
1. Qualifications - Volunteers who are qualified to provide professional services must meet all standards associated with their specialty area.2. Responsibilities - The volunteer shall: A. Provide assistance to the hospice program, and/or patient/family in accordance with designated assignments;B. Provide input into the plan of care and interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate;C. Document services provided as trained and instructed by the hospice agency;D. Maintain strict patient/family confidentiality; andE. Communicate any changes or observations to the assigned supervisor.3. Initial Training - The volunteers must receive appropriate documented training which shall include at a minimum: A. An introduction to hospice;B. The role of the volunteer in hospice;C. Concepts of death and dying;E. Care and comfort measures;F. Diseases and medical conditions;G. Psychosocial and spiritual issues related to death and dying;H. The concept of the hospice family;P. Additional supplemental training for volunteers working in specialized program (i.e., Nursing homes, AIDS facilities); andQ. The hospice shall offer hospice relevant in-service training on a quarterly basis and maintain documentation.4. All volunteers must follow the same rules as employees regarding background checks and health screenings.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.18.14
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-85-7