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Alaska Statutes.

Title 18. Health, Safety, and Housing

Chapter 18. Hospice and Home Care Programs

Section 200. Licensing Requirements.

AS 18.18.200. Licensing Requirements.

(a) The department shall issue a license to a volunteer hospice program that complies with this section and with AS 18.18.010 - 18.18.040 and 18.18.100(a), (b), (c)(1) - (3) and (5), (d), (g), and (j) - (l).

(b) A direct service volunteer must

(1) submit a written application;

(2) undergo a screening interview and an interview after training;

(3) attend an 18-hour standard training program;

(4) submit a confidentiality statement in which the volunteer agrees to follow the program's policy regarding confidentiality required by (a) of this section and AS 18.18.100 (k); and

(5) if the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license.

(c) Volunteer hospice programs shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following with respect to volunteers in the program:

(1) recruitment, retention, and dismissal;

(2) screening;

(3) orientation;

(4) scope of function;

(5) supervision;

(6) ongoing training and support;

(7) team conferencing;

(8) records of volunteer activities; and

(9) bereavement services.

(d) Volunteer services in a volunteer hospice program must be directed by a coordinator of volunteer services who shall

(1) implement a direct service volunteer program;

(2) coordinate the orientation, education, support, and supervision of direct service volunteers; and

(3) coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff and community resources.

Article 03. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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