Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 141.000 - Licensure of Hospice Programs
Section 141.200 - Governing Body
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.141
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) The hospice shall have a governing body that assures full legal authority and responsibility for determining, implementing and monitoring policies governing the hospice's total operation.
(B) The governing body shall designate an administrator who shall be responsible on a day-today basis for the management and operation of the hospice program.
(C) The governing body shall be responsible for:
(1) managing the
fiscal affairs and operation of the hospice program;
(2) ensuring quality care and
services;
(3) ensuring compliance
of the hospice with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and
regulations;
(4) providing for
coordinated, interdisciplinary hospice services available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week;
(5) ensuring adequate
staff and resources to provide continuity of care based on the needs of the
persons served;
(6) adopting,
amending and implementing by-laws;
(7) adopting the hospice budgets and
controlling assets and funds; and
(8) establishing committees as
appropriate.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Massachusetts may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
