1. A. Before admitting an individual as a patient, an administrator shall obtain:

   1. 1. The name of the individual’s physician;
   2. 2. Documentation that the individual has a diagnosis by a physician that indicates that the individual has a specific, progressive, normally irreversible disease that is likely to cause the individual’s death in six months or less; and

   3. 3. Documentation from the individual or the individual’s representative acknowledging that:

      1. a. Hospice services include palliative care and supportive services and are not curative, and
      2. b. The individual or individual’s representative has received a list of services to be provided by the hospice.

2. B. At the time of admission, a physician or registered nurse shall:

   1. 1. Assess a patient’s medical, social, nutritional, and psychological needs; and
   2. 2. As applicable, obtain informed consent or general consent.
3. C. Before or at the time of admission, a personnel member qualified according to policies and procedures shall assess the social and psychological needs of a patient’s family, if applicable.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 1583, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).