Section 8631 - Volunteer hospice programsA volunteer hospice program must comply with this section and with all provisions of subchapter I that are relevant to a volunteer hospice program. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
1.Direct services. At a minimum, a direct service volunteer must:A. Submit a written application; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]B. Undergo a screening interview and a posttraining interview; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]C. Attend a 20-hour standard training program; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]D. Submit a confidentiality statement; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]E. If the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
2.Policies and procedures. Hospice programs shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following:A. Recruitment, retention and dismissal; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]B. Screening; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]C. Orientation; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]D. Scope of function; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]E. Supervision; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]F. Ongoing training and support; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]G. Interdisciplinary team conferencing; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]H. Records of volunteer activities; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]I. Bereavement services. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
3.Duties of coordinator. Volunteer services must be directed by a coordinator of volunteer services who shall:A. Implement a direct service volunteer program; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]B. Coordinate the orientation, education, support and supervision of direct service volunteers; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]C. Coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
4.Demonstrated knowledge. Volunteers must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to access community resources that reflect the full scope of hospice care. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
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