Section 7.12.335. Social work services.

	(a)  A full-service hospice agency shall provide social work services required by 7 AAC 12.316(a)(3)  
		(1) under the direction of a physician or advanced nurse practitioner; and  
		(2) by a social worker who  
			(A) has a master's degree from a social work curriculum accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and  
			(B) is licensed as a clinical social worker or a master social worker under AS 08.95.  
	(b)  The social worker must be available to the extent necessary to meet the needs of clients and their families for care that is reasonable and necessary for palliative care and management of terminal illness and related conditions.  
	(c)  In addition to performing the duties set out in 7 AAC 12.700(a)(1) - (6), the social worker shall provide ongoing psychosocial assessment of the family's capacity to cope with the client's terminal condition.  

Authorities

47.32.010;47.32.030

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 12.316
7 AAC 12.327

Authority

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030

History

Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182