§8621. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 1. Bereavement services. “Bereavement services” means emotional support services related to the death of a family member, including, but not limited to, counseling, provision of written material, social reorientation […]
§8622. Licensing of hospice programs 1. License required. Beginning January 1, 1995, a person, partnership, association or corporation may not represent itself as a hospice program, operate a hospice program or otherwise provide hospice services unless the person, partnership, association or corporation has obtained a license by the department. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 […]
§8623. Rules The department shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 that specify the requirements for licensure under this chapter. The rules must require, but are not limited to, the following provisions. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 1. Mission statement. A hospice program must have a clear mission statement that […]
§8624. Medication disposal A hospice provider who provides services to a client in the home of the client or the family of the client or another person shall provide a written policy to the client or family as part of developing the care plan. The written policy must include, but is not limited to, the […]