- (1) Each hospice unit is an area identified by the licensee within a licensed health care facility and consists of at least two patient beds, patient care spaces, and service spaces.
- (2) If licensed health care facilities share spaces and service areas, the licensee shall ensure the shared spaces and service areas are contiguous to each health care facility served.
(3) A hospice inpatient licensee that operates a facility in conjunction with another licensed health care facility may share the following functions between two or more facilities:
- (a) dietary;
- (b) storage;
- (c) pharmacy;
- (d) maintenance;
- (e) laundry;
- (f) housekeeping;
- (g) medical records; and
- (h) laboratory functions.
- (4) The licensee shall ensure facility service areas are accessible from common areas without compromising patient privacy.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: November 6, 2023
Notice of Continuation: January 23, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26B-2-202