Interdisciplinary team services

1. The hospice program must designate interdisciplinary groups composed of individuals who provide or supervise the care and services offered by the hospice program. 2. The following individuals must be members of the interdisciplinary group or hospice program care team: a. Patient and family. b. Physician including the medical director and attending physician. c. Registered nurse. d. Medical social worker. e. Trained volunteers. f. Providers of special services including a spiritual counselor, a registered pharmacist, a registered dietitian, or professional in the field of mental health may be included in the hospice care team as determined appropriate by the hospice program. 3. Members of the hospice care team must have access to emotional support, as necessary, concerning job-related issues. 4. The interdisciplinary group is responsible to: a. Participate in the establishment of the hospice service plan. b. Provide for supervision of hospice care and services. c. Review and update of the hospice service plan for each individual receiving hospice care. d. Establish policies and procedures governing the day-to-day provision of hospice care and services. e. Coordinate home and inpatient service. 5. The hospice program must identify a qualified member of the hospice care team who will be responsible for coordination and administration of the hospice service plan for patient and family. This person shall assure that adequate exchange of information, communication, and interaction occurs between all disciplines providing care.