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Orientation, Hospice Training and In-Service Education

Requires orientation in the hospice philosophy and the employee's own duties, North Carolina's 14 required training topics for everyone who gives direct patient and family care, at least eight hours of hospice training for staff and 12 hours for volunteers, annual in-service education (at least 12 hours in each 12-month period for nurse aides), extra training for hospice caregivers in residential facilities, and attendance records.

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About this policy
Policy number
NC-HSP-HR-01
Version
1.0
Main rule
10A NCAC 13K .0402
Library
North Carolina hospice · 60 policies
Category
Human resources
Sections
19

In short

  • Finish orientation and hospice training before caring for patients alone.
  • Hospice training covers 14 required topics, from concepts of death and dying to patient rights.
  • Staff complete at least 8 hours of hospice training; volunteers at least 12 hours.
  • Nurse aides need at least 12 hours of in-service training every 12 months.
  • Sign the attendance record every time you attend training.

What's inside

19 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (10A NCAC 13K .0402)
  • 5. Orientation
  • 6. Hospice Training North Carolina Requires
  • 7. Competency Before Independent Work
  • 8. In-Service Education
  • 8.1 Written description of in-service training
  • 9. Hospice Caregivers in a Residential Facility
  • 10. Contracted Staff and Facility Staff
  • 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

  • Show me the orientation and training records for these employees, including the 14 topics in 10A NCAC 13K .0402(b).
  • How many hours of hospice training did this staff member complete, and how many did this volunteer complete?

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