Utah Admin. Code R432-750-17 - Volunteer Services
(1) Hospice agency
volunteers may provide a variety of services as defined by the policies of each
program and under the supervision of a designated and qualified hospice agency
staff member.
(2) The licensee
shall ensure that each volunteer receives a minimum of 12 hours of documented
orientation and training that includes:
(a)
care and comfort measures;
(b)
communication skills;
(c) concepts
of death and dying;
(d)
confidentiality;
(e) family
dynamics, coping mechanisms, psychosocial and spiritual issues surrounding the
terminal disease, death, and bereavement;
(f) infection control and safety;
(g) patient's and family's rights;
(h) procedures to follow in an
emergency;
(i) procedures to follow
when a patient dies;
(j) the
hospice agency services, goals, and philosophy of care;
(k) the physiological aspects of terminal
disease;
(l) the volunteer's role
and documentation requirements; and
(m) stress management.
(3) The licensee shall maintain records of
hours of services and activities provided by each volunteer.
(4) The licensee shall have on file a copy of
the certification, registration, or license of each volunteer providing
professional services.
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