[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR418.52]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 418_HOSPICE CARE--Table of Contents

 

      Subpart C_Conditions of Participation_General Provisions and 

                             Administration

 

Sec. 418.52  Condition of participation--Governing body.



    A hospice must have a governing body that assumes full legal 

responsibility for determining, implementing and monitoring policies 

governing the hospice's total operation. The governing body must 

designate an individual who is responsible for the day to day management 

of the hospice program. The governing body must also ensure that all 

services provided are consistent with accepted standards of practice.