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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.07.21.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="21" heading="Continuity of Care.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The hospice care program shall coordinate care to ensure continuity of care for the patient and family.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Any changes in service delivery are to be based on an assessment of the patient's and family's needs and desires for hospice services and a hospice care program's transfer and discharge criteria.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The hospice care program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide case management for the patient and family;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain an accurate, complete, and documented record of services and activities provided to the patient and family;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Collaborate with other organizations and individuals providing care to the patient and family to ensure coordination of services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Provide on-call medical and nursing services in response to patient and family needs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Ensure the safety of staff and inform the patient and family of any personnel, service, or access limitations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Have reporting mechanisms to keep all staff informed and updated about patient care changes to ensure continuity and coordination of care among interdisciplinary team members.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>