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007.05.16-18. PLAN OF CARE

AR ADC 007.05.16-18Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 05. Health Facility Services
Rule 16. Rules for Hospice in Arkansas
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.16-18
007.05.16-18. PLAN OF CARE
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A written plan of care shall be established, maintained, and provided for each patient admitted to a hospice program. The plan shall include an assessment of the patient's needs and identification of the services including the management of discomfort and symptom relief. It shall state in detail the scope and frequency of services needed to meet the patient's and family's needs. A written plan of care shall be:
A. Developed by the attending physician, the medical director or physician designee and interdisciplinary group prior to providing care; and
B. Reviewed and revised to reflect the patient and family's current needs, by the attending physician, the medical director or physician designee, and interdisciplinary group. The reviews shall be documented.
C. Content of plan. The plan must include assessment of the individual's needs and identification of the services including the management of discomfort and symptom relief. It must state in detail the scope and frequency of services needed to meet the patient's and family's needs.

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Amended May 1, 2010.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.16-18, AR ADC 007.05.16-18
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