[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: 42CFR418.72]



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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. 418.72  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.