Section R432-750-17 - Volunteer Services(1) Hospice volunteers may provide a variety of services as defined by the policies of each program and under supervision of a designated and qualified hospice staff member.(2) The licensee shall ensure that volunteers receive a minimum of 12 hours of documented orientation and training that includes the following:(a) the hospice services, goals, and philosophy of care;(b) the physiological aspects of terminal disease;(c) family dynamics, coping mechanisms, psychosocial and spiritual issues surrounding the terminal disease, death, and bereavement;(d) communication skills;(e) concepts of death and dying;(f) care and comfort measures;(h) patient's and family's rights;(i) procedures to be followed in an emergency;(j) procedures to follow at the time of patient death;(k) infection control and safety;(l) stress management; and(m) the volunteer's role and documentation requirements.(3) The licensee shall maintain records of hours of services and activities provided by volunteers.(4) The licensee shall have on file, a copy of certification, registration, or license of any volunteer providing professional services.Utah Admin. Code R432-750-17
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023