Counseling services shall:
- (1) Be available to the patient and the family; and
(2) Include the following:
(A)
- (i) Bereavement services.
- (ii) There shall be an organized program for provision of bereavement services under the supervision of an individual with specialized bereavement training.
- (iii) The plan of care for these services shall reflect family needs that shall include personal visits up to one (1) year following the patient’s death.
- (iv) Refusal or variations from the visits or contacts shall be documented;
(B)
- (i) Dietary counseling.
- (ii) A qualified dietitian shall provide dietary counseling when required;
(C)
- (i) Spiritual counseling.
- (ii) The hospice shall notify the patient of the opportunity for spiritual counseling either from the hospice pastoral counselor or clergy of the patient’s choice.
- (iii) If the patient elects to have his or her clergy visit, the hospice shall make reasonable efforts to arrange for the visit or visits; and
(D)
- (i) Social services.
- (ii) Social services shall be provided by a qualified social worker.