RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

Agency # 007.05

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2010

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: PREFACE SECTION 2: AUTHORITY SECTION 3: PURPOSE SECTION 4: DEFINITIONS SECTION 5: REQUIREMENTS AND CODES SECTION 6: GOVERNING BODY SECTION 7: PATIENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 7. SECTION 8: ADMINISTRATION SECTION 9: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) SECTION 10: INFECTION CONTROL SECTION 11: PHYSICIAN SERVICES SECTION 12: NURSING SERVICES SECTION 13: INTERDISCIPLINARY GROUP SECTION 14: VOLUNTEERS SECTION 15: COUNSELING SERVICES SECTION 16: OTHER SERVICES SECTION 17: HOSPICE AIDE AND HOMEMAKER SERVICES SECTION 18: PLAN OF CARE SECTION 19: CLINICAL RECORDS SECTION 20: MEDICAL SUPPLIES/MEDICATIONS SECTION 21: SHORT-TERM INPATIENT CARE SECTION 22: IN-PATIENT DIRECT CARE SECTION 23: INFECTION CONTROL SECTION 24: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SECTION 25: PHYSICAL FACILITIES SECTION 26: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PATIENT ACCOMMODATIONS

FOR HOSPICE FACILITIES SECTION 27: PHYSICIAL FACILITIES, PHARMACY SECTION 28: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, WASTE PROCESSING SERVICES SECTION 29: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, DETAILS AND FINISHES SECTION 30: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING

FIRE RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 31: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, PLUMBING AND OTHER

PIPING SYSTEMS SECTION 32: PHYSICAL FACILITIES, ELECTRICAL STANDARDS SECTION 33: SEVERABILITY SECTION 34: SATELLITE OFFICE OR ALTERNATE DELIVERY SITE

APPENDIX

TABLE 1 HVAC filter efficiencies TABLE 2 Sound limitations

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TABLE 3 Temperature & humidity TABLE 4 Ventilation, medical gas & air flow & notes for table 4 TABLE 5 Final inspection check list Referenced Publications CERTIFICATION

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

SECTION 1: PREFACE

Agency #007.05

These rules and regulations have been prepared for the purpose of establishing criteria for minimum standards for the licensure operation and maintenance of hospices in Arkansas that is consistent with current trends in patient care practices. By necessity they are of a regulatory nature but are considered to be practical minimal design and operational standards for these facilities. These standards are not static and are subject to periodic revisions in the future as new knowledge and changes in patient care trends become apparent. However, it is expected that facilities will exceed these minimum requirements and that they will not be dependent upon future revisions in these standards as a necessary prerequisite for improved services. Hospices have a strong moral responsibility for providing optimum patient care and treatment for the terminally ill and their families.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY

Agency #007.05

The following Rules and Regulations for Hospices in Arkansas are duly adopted and promulgated by the Arkansas State Board of Health pursuant to the authority expressly conferred by the laws of the State of Arkansas in Ark. Code Ann. ? 20-7-117, ? 20-7-123, and ? 20-38-101 et seq..

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