N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.21

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.370.19.21 - INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM

The hospice shall establish an interdisciplinary team to provide or supervise the care and services offered by the hospice.

A. The hospice must have an interdisciplinary team that includes at least the following disciplines:

(1) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy;

(2) a registered nurse;

(3) a social worker;

(4) a pastoral or other counselor.

B. The interdisciplinary team is responsible for:

(1) establishment of the plan of care;

(2) provision or supervision of hospice care and services;

(3) review and revision, at least every two weeks (see 29.2), of the plan of care for each individual receiving hospice care;

(4) establishment of written policies governing the day-to-day provision of hospice care and services.

C. The hospice must designate a registered nurse to coordinate the overall plan of care for each patient.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.21

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024