10-144-120 Me. Code R. § 4.D

Current through 2024-52, December 25, 2024

Section 144-120-4.D - Quality Assurance

The Hospice Provider shall establish a Quality Assurance program The program will be an ongoing objective assessment of important aspects of patient care and the correction of identified problems. It will consist of a clinical record review at least quarterly and an overall Hospice Provider review that will occur annually. The results of the review/evaluation are reported to, and acted upon, by those responsible for the operation of the Hospice.

This will include, but is not limited to:

4.D.1. Continually monitors and evaluates the care provided;

4.D.2. Identifies issues and potential issues;

4.D.3. Proposes and implements improvement; and

4.D.4. Re-evaluates the care provided to determine if further improvement is possible or needed.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 120, § 4.D