2018 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
Subtitle 6: FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Chapter 1681: LICENSING OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS
Subchapter 2: LICENSING OF VOLUNTEER HOSPICE PROGRAMS
22 §8631. Volunteer hospice programs

§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. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

1. Direct services. At a minimum, a direct service volunteer must:

A. Submit a written application; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

B. Undergo a screening interview and a posttraining interview; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

C. Attend a 20-hour standard training program; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

D. Submit a confidentiality statement; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

E. If the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

[ 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; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

B. Screening; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

C. Orientation; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

D. Scope of function; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

E. Supervision; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

F. Ongoing training and support; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

G. Interdisciplinary team conferencing; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

H. Records of volunteer activities; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

I. Bereavement services. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

[ 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; [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

B. Coordinate the orientation, education, support and supervision of direct service volunteers; and [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

C. Coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff. [1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]

[ 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.

[ 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).