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Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017) |
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Title 7. Health and Social Services. |
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Part 7.1. Administration. |
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Chapter 7.12. Facilities and Local Units. |
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Article 7.12.4. Specialized Hospitals. |
Section 7.12.325. Governing body.
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A hospice agency must have a governing body that assumes full legal responsibility for determining, implementing, and monitoring the policies that govern operation of the hospice. In addition to meeting the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 12.630, the governing body shall (1) adopt, and revise as necessary, written bylaws that provide for the (A) election or appointment of officers and committees; (B) appointment of a local advisory board of individuals who reside in the service area, if the governing body is outside the state; and (C) establishment of the frequency of meetings; (2) establish a written mission statement that is consistent with hospice philosophy; (3) designate as program director an individual who meets the requirements of 7 AAC 12.329(b); (4) provide for systematic and effective communication between the community, governing body, and the program director of the hospice agency; (5) ensure that services provided are consistent with hospice philosophy and the requirements of this chapter; and (6) provide sufficient staff, supplies, and equipment to meet client needs.
Authorities
47.32.010;47.32.030