Title 23 — Health and Safety
97 chapters · 659 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-01 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Bereavement" means the period of time during which the hospice patient's family experiences and adjusts to the death of the hospice patient. 2. "Department" means the department of health and human serv…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-02 Hospice program license required
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No person may establish, conduct, or maintain a hospice program, or advertise or present itself to the public as a hospice program, without first obtaining a hospice program license from the department.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-03 Scope of license
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A hospice program license is valid only for the premises, person, or facility named in the application for license and is not transferable or assignable. The license must be renewed annually. The license must be displayed in a conspicuous place inside the hospice program office.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-04 Application for license
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An application for issuance or renewal of a hospice program license must be made to the department upon forms provided by the department. The application must contain information reasonably required by the department. The application must be accompanied by: 1. The hospice service…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-05 Inspection of hospice program
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Prior to the issuance or renewal of a hospice program license, the department shall inspect the hospice program for compliance with the standards established pursuant to this chapter. To the maximum extent possible, the department shall coordinate inspections made under this chap…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-06 Issuance of license - Renewal
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Upon receipt of a completed application for issuance or renewal of a hospice program license, the department shall issue or renew a license if the department finds the applicant in compliance with this chapter and the minimum standards established pursuant to this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-07 Basic requirements for hospice program
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A hospice program must comply with the following basic standards: 1. The hospice program's services must include physician services, nursing services, medical social services, counseling, and volunteer services. The services must be coordinated with those of the hospice patient's…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-08 Rules and standards
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1. The department shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for hospice programs, including: a. Compliance with the standards of section 23-17.4-07. b. The number and qualifications of persons providing direct hospice services. c. The qualifications of those persons or ent…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-09 Inspection and investigation authority
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Any duly authorized officer or employee of the department may make necessary inspections and investigations to determine the state of compliance with the provisions of, and rules adopted pursuant to, this chapter. The department may inspect any program which the department has re…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.4-10 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
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Denial, suspension, or revocation of a hospice program license by the department for noncompliance with this chapter is governed by chapter 28-32.