Iowa 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 Code r. 481-53.7

ARC 6975C, IAB 4/5/23, effective 5/10/23

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