Operational Requirements/Conditions of Operation – In order for a hospice

Operational Requirements/Conditions of Operation – In order for a hospice program to be considered operational, the program must: 1. Have admitted at least ten patients since the last annual survey; 2. Be able to accept referrals at any time; 3. Have adequate staff to meet the needs of their current patients; 4. Have required designated staff on the premises at all times during business hours; 5. Be immediately available by telecommunications 24 hours per day. A registered nurse must answer calls from patients and other medical personnel after hours; 6. Be open for business of providing hospice services to those who need assistance.