Section 325.13107. Hospice administrators; duties.

(1) The hospice administrator shall direct the hospice and its hospice residence, if applicable, and ensure implementation of policies and procedures regarding all activities and patient?family unit care services provided in the hospice and its hospice residence, if applicable, whether provided through staff employed directly  by the hospice and its hospice residence, if applicable, by volunteers, or through contract arrangement.

(2)   The hospice administrator shall designate, in writing, an alternate to act in his or her absence.

(3)      The hospice administrator shall implement administrative policies and procedures which include personnel policies and which are applicable to all hospice and its hospice residence, if applicable, staff.

(4)  The hospice administrator shall implement financial policies and procedures, approved by the governing body, according to  sound  business practice, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(a)  Payroll.

(b)   Budget.

(c)   Accepting and accounting for gifts and donations.

(d)    Keeping  and  submitting  such  reports   and     records    as     required      by    the department and other authorized agencies.

History: 1984 AACS; 2003 AACS.