Hospice Care for Children and Concurrent Care
Explains how the Agency serves children and young adults, including concurrent care for NC Medicaid beneficiaries under 21 (who keep coverage of treatment aimed at cure while receiving hospice care), consent by parents and guardians, coordination with treating specialists and other programs, pediatric competence, child abuse reporting and the longer record retention for minors.
About this policy
- Policy number
- NC-HSP-ADM-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 3D, section 5.11
- Library
- North Carolina hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Hospice care
- Sections
- 18
In short
- A child on NC Medicaid under 21 can keep treatment aimed at cure while receiving hospice care.
- We still provide every hospice service. Agree in writing with the other providers who does what.
- A parent or legal guardian signs for a minor. Listen to the child and record the child's wishes.
- Use pain tools and drug doses suited to the child's age and weight. Ask for help if unsure.
- Report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the county department of social services at once.
- Keep a minor's record at least 7 years after death or discharge, and until five years after age 18 if that is later.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 3D, section 5.11)
- 5. Acceptance of a Child
- 6. Concurrent Care for NC Medicaid Beneficiaries Under 21
- 7. Consent and Decision-Making
- 8. Caring for Children and Their Families
- 9. Protecting Children
- 10. Records of Minors
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- How do you serve a child on NC Medicaid who is still receiving treatment for the terminal condition?
- Who signs the consent and election for a minor, and how is the child involved?
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