N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 802.18

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section He-P 802.18 - Required Services

(a) Each licensee shall provide the services that have been disclosed on its application and have been approved for by the department, or are required by state or federal law.

(b) If the licensee wishes to provide services other than the ones it is already licensed to provide, the licensee shall submit a letter of intent to provide the additional services, prior to providing the new service(s), to the department which includes:

(1) A listing of the additional services to be provided;

(2) The physical resources, personnel, and competency necessary to provide the additional services;

(3) Floor plans describing change(s) or architectural plans if structural changes are involved;

(4) The date the hospital wishes to start such services; and

(5) Documentation of compliance with RSA 151 and He-P 802.

(c) If the licensee wishes to provide a special health care service, the licensee shall complete the requirements of He-P 802.04 above.

(d) Each licensee shall ensure the availability of competent and sufficient personnel, with the required skills and experience, to provide the services in (a) and (b) above, including personnel able to provide services for both physical and behavioral health concerns.

(e) The licensee shall have a policy governing CPR.

(f) The licensee shall establish health and safety services to minimize the likelihood of accident or injury, with protective care and oversight while the patient is at the hospital that includes:

(1) Monitoring the patient's functioning, safety and whereabouts; and

(2) Emergency response and crisis intervention.

(g) The licensee shall have social services available to the patient and patient's family, which shall be provided by a social worker with at least a bachelor's degree in social work or human services and includes:

(1) The compilation of a social history and conducting patient psychosocial assessments;

(2) The provision of emotional support to patients and families or caregivers as needed;

(3) Assistance with the patient's adaptation to the hospital and involvement in the plan of care; and

(4) Advocacy for the patient's human and civil rights and responsibilities.

(h) The licensee shall complete discharge planning on all patients admitted to the hospital including the provision of written instructions to the patient, agent, or guardian.

(i) Discharge planning shall include, as applicable:

(1) The patient's medication needs upon discharge;

(2) The need for medical equipment, special diets, or potential food-drug interactions;

(3) The need for further placement in another health care setting;

(4) The need for home health services upon discharge; and

(5) Discharge instructions and education shall be provided to the patient in writing.

(j) All laboratories operated by the licensee shall be in compliance with He-P 808, He-P 817, and CMS 42 CFR Part 493 - Laboratory Requirements.

(k) Pharmacies shall be in compliance with RSA 318 and RSA 318-B and shall employ or contract with a pharmacist who is licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of New Hampshire.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 802.18

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