Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-17-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-5-17-.11 - Nursing Services

(1) Each hospice care program shall provide nursing care and services by or under the supervision of a registered nurse. The program shall direct and staff nursing services sufficient to meet the nursing needs of all of the hospice care program's patients. The program shall specify the patient care responsibilities of nursing personnel.

(2) Each inpatient hospice shall provide nursing services twenty-four hours a day. These services shall be sufficient to meet the total nursing needs of the hospice patients residing in the hospice. Each shift shall be staffed by a registered nurse who provides direct patient care and directs the care of LPNs and aides. This requirement does not apply to hospice patients who are admitted to a Medicare or Medicaid certified facility such as a skilled nursing facility for respite care only.

(3) Each hospice agency that provides respite care in a non-hospice inpatient facility shall have a written agreement with that facility to ensure that:

(a) Each patient receives all necessary care and services in accordance with the patient's individualized plan of care in a safe and effective manner by qualified personnel.

(b) The hospice agency retains administrative oversight for all staff qualifications, supervision and training in the hospice model for respite care

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-17-.11

New Rule: Filed August 20, 1993; effective September 23, 1993. Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 14, 2000; effective July 19, 2000. Amended: Filed July 22, 2013; effective August 26, 2013.

Author: Jimmy D. Prince

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, et seq.