Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
INSPECTIONS DIVISION
Chapter 53 - HOSPICE LICENSE STANDARDS
Rule 481-53.11 - Coordinator of patient care
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-53.11
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
(1) A registered nurse, social worker or health care administrator shall be designated to coordinate implementation of the plan of care for each patient.
(2) The coordinator of patient care shall at least:
a. Coordinate all aspects of patient
care to ensure continuity, including care by all service disciplines in all
care settings;
b. Facilitate
exchange of information among all personnel who provide services to ensure
complementary efforts and support for objectives outlined in the plan of
care;
c. Facilitate communication
between caregivers, patient and family;
d. Maintain a roster of patients;
e. Maintain a schedule for IDT review of care
plans;
f. Chair IDT
conferences;
g. Develop job
descriptions for all nursing personnel;
h. Establish staff schedules to meet patient
needs and ensure 24-hour service;
i. Develop and implement orientation and
training programs;
j. Develop and
implement performance evaluation for the nursing staff; and
k. Facilitate periodic meetings of the
professional nursing staff to evaluate the nursing care provided by hospice
personnel.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(2).
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