[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: 42CFR418.66]



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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. 418.66  Condition of participation--Quality assurance.



    A hospice must conduct an ongoing, comprehensive, integrated, self-

assessment of the quality and appropriateness of care provided, 

including inpatient care, home care and care provided under 

arrangements. The findings are used by the hospice to correct identified 

problems and to revise hospice policies if necessary. Those responsible 

for the quality assurance program must--

    (a) Implement and report on activities and mechanisms for monitoring 

the quality of patient care;

    (b) Identify and resolve problems; and

    (c) Make suggestions for improving patient care.