Utah Admin. Code 432-750-18

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R432-750-18 - Bereavement Services
(1) The licensee shall ensure that bereavement services address the family needs following the death of the patient. This includes:
(a) making bereavement services available, as needed, to survivors for at least one year;
(b) supervised bereavement services by a person possessing at least a degree or documented training in a field that addresses psychosocial needs, counseling, and bereavement services; and
(c) any volunteers and staff who provide bereavement services shall receive bereavement training.
(2) The licensee shall ensure that bereavement services include the following:
(a) survivor contact, as needed and documented, following a patient's death;
(b) an interchange of information between the team members regarding bereavement activities; and
(c) a process for the assessment of possible pathological grief reactions and, as appropriate, referral for intervention.

Utah Admin. Code R432-750-18

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023