Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-38.013

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 59A-38.013 - Bereavement Services

The hospice shall provide bereavement counseling and services to the families of hospice patients for a minimum of one (1) year following the patient's death. The formal and informal supportive services which comprise bereavement counseling shall be supervised or provided by professional staff as described in rules 59A-38.010 and 59A-38.011, F.A.C.

(1) The administrator shall ensure the development, documentation and implementation of policies and procedures regulating the delivery of bereavement counseling and services.

(2) The bereavement program shall provide educational and spiritual materials and individual and group support services for the patient's family after the patient's death.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-38.013

Rulemaking Authority 400.605 FS. Law Implemented 400.605, 400.609 FS.

New 5-6-82, Formerly 10A-12.18, 10A-12.018, Amended 4-27-94, Formerly 59A-2.018, Amended 6-5-97, Formerly 58A-2.018, 7-1-19.

New 5-6-82, Formerly 10A-12.18, 10A-12.018, Amended 4-27-94, Formerly 59A-2.018, Amended 6-5-97, Formerly 58A-2.018, 7-1-19.