Governing Body, Administrator and Written Designations
Sets out what the governing body of the Agency must do itself, the written designations Missouri requires (Administrator with the date of designation, the person who acts in the Administrator's absence, the registered nurse coordinator), the other key appointments, what the Administrator does, how leadership stays reachable for surveyors, and the reports the governing body receives.
About this policy
- Policy number
- MO-HSP-GOV-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 19 CSR 30-35.010(2)(A)-(B)
- Library
- Missouri hospice · 59 policies
- Category
- Governance
- Sections
- 20
In short
- The governing body of Sample Agency, LLC is legally responsible for everything the Agency does.
- Pat Sample runs the Agency day to day. Jo Sample acts for the Administrator whenever the Administrator is away.
- Robin Sample, RN, the registered nurse coordinator, directs all clinical services.
- If a state surveyor arrives, check their ID, let them in right away and call the Administrator or the Alternate Administrator.
- Every key person is designated in writing, with the date, on Form MO-HSP-GOV-01-A.
What's inside
20 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (19 CSR 30-35.010(2)(A)-(B); 42 CFR §418.100(b))
- 5. What the Governing Body Does Itself
- 6. Written Designations
- 7. What the Administrator Does
- 8. Leadership Availability
- 8.1 During office hours
- 8.2 When a Department surveyor arrives
- 8.3 When a designated person leaves
- 9. Governing Body Meetings and Reports
- 10. Responsibilities
- 11. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 12. Staff Training
- 13. References
- 14. Related Policies and Forms
- 15. Approval
- 16. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Show me the written designation of your administrator and the date it was made.
- Who is authorized in writing to act when the administrator is absent? Where is that authorization?
See Cura Core with your agency's name on it.
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