Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 1 - Administration
Chapter 12 - Facilities and Local Units
Article 7 - Hospice Agencies
7 AAC 12.325 - Governing body

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 12.325

Current through August 30, 2024

A hospice agency must have a governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for determining, implementing, and monitoring the policies that govern operation of the hospice. In addition to meeting the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 12.630, the governing body shall

(1) adopt, and revise as necessary, written bylaws that provide for the

(A) election or appointment of officers and committees;

(B) appointment of a local advisory board of individuals who reside in the service area, if the governing body is outside the state; and

(C) establishment of the frequency of meetings;

(2) establish a written mission statement that is consistent with hospice philosophy;

(3) designate as program director an individual who meets the requirements of 7 AAC 12.329(b);

(4) provide for systematic and effective communication between the community, governing body, and the program director of the hospice agency;

(5) ensure that services provided are consistent with hospice philosophy and the requirements of this chapter; and

(6) provide sufficient staff, supplies, and equipment to meet client needs.

Authority:AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

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