Bereavement Program
Sets out the Agency's organized bereavement program: who supervises it, how bereavement needs are assessed before and after the death, how each bereavement plan of care is written, and how services are offered to the family and others for up to 1 year after the patient's death.
About this policy
- Policy number
- PA-HSP-BRV-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 42 CFR §418.64(d)(1)
- Library
- Pennsylvania hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Hospice care
- Sections
- 19
In short
- Bereavement support is offered to the family and others close to the patient for up to 1 year after the death.
- The bereavement coordinator writes a bereavement plan of care for each family within 14 days of the death.
- Tell the bereavement coordinator about each death and any family member at high risk.
- Bereavement services are free. Never charge or bill for them.
- If a bereaved person may harm themselves, give the 988 number, call 911 if there is danger, and tell the coordinator the same day.
What's inside
19 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (42 CFR §418.64(d)(1))
- 5. The Bereavement Coordinator
- 6. Before the Death
- 7. The Bereavement Plan of Care
- 8. Services Offered
- 9. Facility Residents and Staff
- 10. Risk of Harm
- 11. Closing Bereavement Services
- 12. Responsibilities
- 13. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 14. Staff Training
- 15. References
- 16. Related Policies and Forms
- 17. Approval
- 18. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Who supervises your bereavement program, and what is their grief or loss experience or education?
- Show me the bereavement plan of care for this family.
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