N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.19.24 - ANNUAL REVIEW

A hospice must conduct an annual comprehensive self-assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care provided, including inpatient care. The findings are to be used by the hospice to correct identified problems and to revise hospice policies, if necessary. A mechanism must be established in writing for the collection of pertinent data to assist in the evaluation process. The data to be considered shall include, but are not limited to:

A. the number of patients receiving each service offered;

B. the number of patient visits;

C. reasons for discharge;

D. a breakdown by diagnoses;

E. any sources of referral;

F. the number of patients not accepted and the reasons therefor;

G. the total staff days, hours, or visits for each service offered.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.24

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024