Bereavement services. Bereavement services shall be pro- vided to families of hospice patients. Bereavement services shall be:
1. Coordinated by an individual recognized by the governing body to possess the capacity by training and experience to provide for the bereavement needs of families, including the ability to organize a program of directed care services provided to family members;
2. Compatible with the core team’s direction within the plan of care for the patient;
3. Available for one year following the patient’s death as part of an organized program under the general direction of the care coordinator. The program shall provide the following:
a. Orientation and training to individuals providing bereave- ment services to ensure that there is continuity of care;
b. Service intervention either directly or through trained bereavement counselors;
c. Assignment, supervision and evaluation of individuals per- forming bereavement services; and
d. Referrals of family members to community programs where appropriate.
Bereavement services. Medical supplies and treatment, home and office visits by a Physician and other medical care as deemed necessary for the treatment of an Illness or Injury which includes visits offered via Telemedicine.
Bereavement services. Social Services / Counseling Services with medical so- cial services provided by a qualified social worker. Die- tary counseling, by a qualified provider, shall also be provided when needed.
