15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.20.2

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-1.20.2 - Hours of Operation

The hospice shall be required to have regular posted (in a prominent and easily accessible manner) business hours and be fully operational at least eight hours a day, five days a week between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Hospice services shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, which include, at a minimum:

1. Professional registered nurse services;

2. Palliative medications;

3. Other services, equipment or supplies necessary to meet the patient's immediate needs.

4. Hospice provides on-call medical and nursing services to assess and meet changing patient/family needs, provide instruction and support, and conduct additional on-site assessment or treatment, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.20.2

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-85-7

Amended 2/11/2018