Interdisciplinary Team and Registered Nurse Coordinator
Sets out the membership of the Agency's interdisciplinary team or teams (Ohio adds a volunteer to the federal core), the registered nurse the Administrator designates to coordinate each team and that nurse's duties, the team that sets policies when there is more than one team, the functions Ohio assigns to the team, and how the team meets and communicates.
About this policy
- Policy number
- OH-HSP-IDG-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- OAC 3701-19-11(A)-(C)
- Library
- Ohio hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Hospice care
- Sections
- 18
In short
- Each team includes at least a physician, a registered nurse, a social worker, a chaplain or counselor, and a volunteer.
- The Administrator names one registered nurse to coordinate each team, in writing.
- The RN coordinator makes sure needs are assessed, every part of the plan is covered and the plan is carried out.
- Teams meet at least every 14 days so every plan is reviewed within 15 days.
- Report changes in a patient's condition to the RN coordinator the same day. Do not wait for the meeting.
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 (OAC 3701-19-11(A)-(C); ORC 3712.06(D))
- 5. Membership
- 6. Designating Teams and the Policy Team
- 7. The RN Coordinator
- 8. Functions of the Team
- 9. Team Meetings
- 10. Communication and Supervision of Care
- 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
- Who are the members of each interdisciplinary team, and which volunteer serves on each team?
- Which registered nurse coordinates this team, and where is that designation in writing?
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