1. (1) The licensee shall ensure each patient admitted for hospice services, is under the care of a licensed physician, who provides the:

   1. (a) admitting diagnosis and prognosis;
   2. (b) approval for hospice care;
   3. (c) current medical findings;
   4. (d) pertinent orders regarding the patient's terminal condition; and
   5. (e) medications and treatment orders.

2. (2) The hospice administrator shall appoint in writing a medical director who shall:

   1. (a) act as a liaison with physicians in the community;
   2. (b) act as a medical resource to the interdisciplinary team;
   3. (c) coordinate services with each attending physician to ensure continuity in the services provided if the attending physician cannot maintain responsibility for patient care; and
   4. (d) demonstrate understanding of hospice's psychosocial and medical aspects based on training and experience.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: February 18, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204