[Title 42 CFR 418.68]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - October 1, 2007 Edition]
[Title 42 - PUBLIC HEALTH]
[Chapter IV - CENTERS FOR MEDICARE]
[Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS]
[Part 418 - HOSPICE CARE]
[Subpart C - Conditions of Participation_General Provisions and]
[Sec. 418.68 - Condition of participation--Interdisciplinary group.]
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Sec. 418.68  Condition of participation--Interdisciplinary group.

    The hospice must designate an interdisciplinary group or groups 
composed of individuals who provide or supervise the care and services 
offered by the hospice.
    (a) Standard: Composition of group. The hospice must have an 
interdisciplinary group or groups that include at least the following 
individuals who are employees of the hospice:
    (1) A doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
    (2) A registered nurse.
    (3) A social worker.
    (4) A pastoral or other counselor.
    (b) Standard: Role of group. The interdisciplinary group is 
responsible for--
    (1) Participation in the establishment of the plan of care;
    (2) Provision or supervision of hospice care and services;
    (3) Periodic review and updating of the plan of care for each 
individual receiving hospice care; and
    (4) Establishment of policies governing the day-to-day provision of 
hospice care and services.
    (c) If a hospice has more than one interdisciplinary group, it must 
designate in advance the group it chooses to execute the functions 
described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
    (d) Standard: Coordinator. The hospice must designate a registered 
nurse to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care for each 
patient.