Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-5-17 - HOSPICES
Section 420-5-17-.17 - Quality Assurance

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

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

(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

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

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