North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 13 - NC MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
Subchapter K - HOSPICE LICENSING RULES
Section .1100 - HOSPICE RESIDENTIAL CARE
Section 13K .1102 - HOSPICE RESIDENCE STAFFING

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 13K .1102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) There shall be trained hospice caregivers on duty 24 hours a day. A registered nurse shall be continuously available, for consultation and direct participation in nursing care. The registered nurse shall be on site when required to perform duties specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Supervision shall be provided by the Patient and Family Care Coordinator who may delegate this responsibility to the registered nurse on call.

(b) There shall be at least two staff on duty at all times.

(c) All staff, including patient family volunteers, counselors and clergy, shall complete training specific to dealing with the terminally ill and their families.

(d) Nurse aides employed to provide direct care shall be supervised by licensed nurses.

(e) Interdisciplinary team services shall be provided in accordance with the hospice plan of care.

Authority G.S. 131E-202;
Eff. June 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1996; February 1, 1995;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 22, 2018.

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