Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-5-17 - HOSPICES
Section 420-5-17-.05 - Governing Body

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-5-17-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) The overall conduct and operation of the hospice care program, including the quality of care and the provision of services, shall be the full legal responsibility of a clearly defined, organized governing body which shall perform the following functions:

(a) Establish and review policies for the management, operation, and evaluation of the hospice care program, including establishing qualifications of employees and independent contractors.

(b) Arrange for a physician to serve as medical director for the hospice care program.

(c) Appoint in writing an individual who is responsible for the day to day management of the hospice program.

(2) There must be an individual authorized in writing to act for the manager during the manager's absences.

(a) The manager serves as liaison between the governing body and the professional staff, consultants, and other agencies and organizations.

(b) The manager acts upon recommendations of the hospice's committees, department heads and consultants.

(c) Written notification shall be made to the Alabama Department of Public Health, within 15 days of the manager's appointment.

(3) Financial. The accounting method and procedures used shall be sufficient to permit an annual audit, accurate determination of the cost of operation, and the cost per patient per day.

Author: Jimmy D. Prince

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

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