Common use of Bereavement services Clause in Contracts

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.