In addition to the requirements in §558.245 of this chapter (relating to Staffing Policies), a hospice must:
  (1) provide orientation about the hospice philosophy, and about supportive palliative care, to all employees and contracted staff who have client and family contact;
  (2) provide an initial orientation for an employee that addresses the employee's specific job duties;
  (3) assess the skills and competence of all persons furnishing care, including volunteers furnishing services, and, as necessary, provide in-service training and education programs where required;
  (4) have written policies and procedures describing its methods for assessing competency; and
  (5) maintain a written description of the in-service training provided during the previous 12 months.

Source Note: The provisions of this §558.857 adopted to be effective October 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 6628; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the April 12, 2019 issue of the Texas Register, 44 TexReg 1893; amended to be effective April 25, 2021, 46 TexReg 2427