R432-750-22. Hospice Inpatient Facility Staffing Requirements

(1) A hospice inpatient facility licensee shall provide competent hospice-trained nursing staff 24 hours a day to meet the needs of a patient in accordance with the patient's plan of care. (2) The licensee shall ensure a hospice-trained registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day to provide direct patient care and supervision of any nursing services. (3) Nursing services shall include treatments, medications, and diet as prescribed.