Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-53.7 - Medical director

Each hospice shall have a medical director who is a physician licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 148. The medical director shall:

1. Be a member of the interdisciplinary team;

2. Monitor the quality of care provided;

3. Assist in providing assurance of the quality of care provided to the patient and family;

4. Maintain liaison with the attending physician;

5. Review clinical material from the patient's attending physician to certify the prognosis as anticipated by that physician;

6. Participate in providing direction for the medical component of care;

7. Participate in resolving conflicts regarding care to be provided; and

8. Participate in the development and review of patient care policies, procedures and protocols. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(1).

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-53.7

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023