Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-17-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 420-5-17-.10 - Volunteer Services

(1) Each hospice care program shall use trained volunteers to assist with the provision of administrative or direct patient care services and shall have trained volunteers available to hospice patients and hospice patients' families as needed. Volunteers shall provide services under the supervision of a designated, qualified, and experienced hospice staff member.

(2) Each hospice care program shall document active and ongoing efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.

Author: Jimmy D. Prince

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-17-.10

New Rule: Filed August 20, 1993; effective September 23, 1993. Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 14, 2000; effective July 19, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Codeof Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, etseq.