<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.07.22.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="22" heading="Staffing Plan.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Following an analysis of the number of beds the hospice house intends to serve and the individual needs of each resident, the general hospice care program shall develop a staffing plan that identifies the type and number of staff needed to provide the services required by this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The staffing plan shall include on-site staff sufficient in number and qualifications to meet the 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Relief personnel shall be available at all times in the event that the regularly scheduled staff members are unavailable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The staffing plan shall be reviewed annually and as needed.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>