[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR418.72] [Page 781] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES PART 418--HOSPICE CARE--Table of Contents Subpart C--Conditions of Participation--General Provisions and Administration Sec. 418.72 Condition of participation--Licensure. The hospice and all hospice employees must be licensed in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. (a) Standard: Licensure of program. If State or local law provides for licensing of hospices, the hospice must be licensed. (b) Standard: Licensure of employees. Employees who provide services must be licensed, certified or registered in accordance with applicable Federal or State laws.