Section 7.12.336. Volunteer services.

	(a)  A hospice agency shall ensure that each volunteer provides care and services in accordance with the client's plan of care, and under the supervision of a designated hospice employee.  
	(b)  The agency shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following with respect to volunteers in the program:  
		(1) recruitment, retention, and dismissal;  
		(2) screening;  
		(3) orientation;  
		(4) scope of function;  
		(5) supervision;  
		(6) ongoing training and support;  
		(7) team conferencing;  
		(8) records of volunteer activities;  
		(9) bereavement services.  
	(c)  A volunteer is subject to the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 12.338.  
	(d)  The hospice agency shall document active and ongoing efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.  

Authorities

47.32.010;47.32.030

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 12.310
7 AAC 12.316
7 AAC 12.317

Authority

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030

History

Eff. 5/24/2007, Register 182