SECTION 310:661-5-5. Continuous care

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  Every hospice shall provide continuous care as necessary to meet the medical crisis needs of the hospice patient and family. The provision of continuous care shall meet the following requirements:
(1)   A skilled nurse shall provide at least 51% of the care in a 24-hour period, and a qualified home health aide must provide the balance of care.
(2)   A registered nurse shall reassess the patient at least every 24-hours to determine the effectiveness of interventions and the need for continued care.
(3)   Continuous care shall be ordered by a physician upon initiation of the care and every 24-hour period thereafter of the uncontrolled medical crisis.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2094, eff 6-27-02]

                    
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