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

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

Section 420-5-17-.17 - Quality Assurance

(1) Each hospice care program shall conduct an ongoing, comprehensive, integrated, self-assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care provided by the program including inpatient care, home care, and care provided under contracts with other persons or public agencies.

(2) The hospice care program shall designate an individual or individuals to be responsible for the quality assurance program. The designee or designees shall implement and report on activities and mechanisms for monitoring the quality of care, identify and resolve problems, and make suggestions for improving care. The designee or designees shall provide their reports to the governing body of the program.

(3) The hospice care program shall use the findings of the quality assurance program to correct identified problems and to revise hospice care program policies if necessary.

(4) Documentation of findings, recommendations, and corrections shall be maintained.

Author: Jimmy D. Prince

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

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 Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 14, 2000; effective July 19, 2000.

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