§8631. Volunteer hospice programs
A volunteer hospice program must comply with this section and with all provisions of subchapter I that are relevant to a volunteer hospice program.
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Direct services.
At a minimum, a direct service volunteer must:
A.
Submit a written application;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Undergo a screening interview and a posttraining interview;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Attend a 20-hour standard training program;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
D.
Submit a confidentiality statement; and
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
E.
If the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license.
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Policies and procedures.
Hospice programs shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following:
A.
Recruitment, retention and dismissal;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Screening;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Orientation;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
D.
Scope of function;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
E.
Supervision;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
F.
Ongoing training and support;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
G.
Interdisciplinary team conferencing;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
H.
Records of volunteer activities; and
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
I.
Bereavement services.
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Duties of coordinator.
Volunteer services must be directed by a coordinator of volunteer services who shall:
A.
Implement a direct service volunteer program;
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
B.
Coordinate the orientation, education, support and supervision of direct service volunteers; and
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
C.
Coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff.
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Demonstrated knowledge.
Volunteers must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to access community resources that reflect the full scope of hospice care.
[PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).