Nevada § 449.196 - Requirements for program of hospice care

§ 449.196. Requirements for program of hospice care

No person, state or local government or agency may represent that it provides “hospice

care” unless the program of care, either directly or indirectly: 1. Has a medical director whose responsibilities are appropriate to the needs of the

program and who: (a) Is a physician, currently licensed to practice; (b) On the basis of training, experience and interest, is knowledgeable about the

psychosocial and medical aspects of hospice; and (c) Acts as a medical resource to the interdisciplinary team which provides the hospice

care; 2. Is provided to the patient, as needed, in the patient's home, at a residential

facility and at a medical facility, at any time of the day or night; 3. Includes medical, nursing, psychological and pastoral care and social services

at the level required by the patient's condition; 4. Provides supportive services for the patient's immediate family and other persons

with significant personal ties to the patient, whether or not related by blood, including: (a) Care for the patient which provides a respite from the stresses and responsibilities

that result from the daily care of the patient; and (b) Emotional support and other care after the patient dies; and 5. Includes the services of trained volunteers.