- A. As part of any inspection, an OLC representative may conduct home visits subject to obtaining consent from the patient and the patient's family or caretaker.
- B. The hospice program shall be responsible for arranging in-home visits with patients, family members, and caregivers for the OLC representative.
- C. The hospice program shall explain clearly to the patient, patient's family or caretaker, that a home visit is voluntary and that refusal to consent to a home visit will in no way affect the patient's care.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.5 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 23, eff. November 1, 2005; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 11, eff. March 5, 2008.