§ 418.68 - Condition of participation—Interdisciplinary group.

The hospice must designate an interdisciplinary group or groups composed of individuals who provide or supervise the care and services offered by the hospice.

(a) Standard: Composition of group. The hospice must have an interdisciplinary group or groups that include at least the following individuals who are employees of the hospice:

(1) A doctor of medicine or osteopathy.

(2) A registered nurse.

(3) A social worker.

(4) A pastoral or other counselor.

(b) Standard: Role of group. The interdisciplinary group is responsible for—

(1) Participation in the establishment of the plan of care;

(2) Provision or supervision of hospice care and services;

(3) Periodic review and updating of the plan of care for each individual receiving hospice care; and

(4) Establishment of policies governing the day-to-day provision of hospice care and services.

(c) If a hospice has more than one interdisciplinary group, it must designate in advance the group it chooses to execute the functions described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.

(d) Standard: Coordinator. The hospice must designate a registered nurse to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care for each patient.