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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, § 8631: Volunteer hospice programs, 1993

Volunteer hospice programs, direct service volunteers, and coordinators must meet specified training, screening, policy, and supervision requirements.

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United States — Maine
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Year 1993
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Enacted 1993 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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Enacted 1993 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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Volunteer hospice programs, direct service volunteers, and coordinators must meet specified training, screening, policy, and supervision requirements.

A volunteer hospice program must comply with this section and with all provisions of subchapter I that are relevant to a volunteer hospice program. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 1. Direct services. At a minimum, a direct service volunteer must: A. Submit a written application; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] B. Undergo a screening interview and a posttraining interview; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] C. Attend a 20-hour standard training program; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] D. Submit a confidentiality statement; and [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] E. If the volunteer will transport individuals, have proof of auto insurance and a valid driver's license. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 2. Policies and procedures. Hospice programs shall develop and maintain policies and procedures that address the following: A. Recruitment, retention and dismissal; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] B. Screening; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] C. Orientation; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] D. Scope of function; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] E. Supervision; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] F. Ongoing training and support; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] G. Interdisciplinary team conferencing; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] H. Records of volunteer activities; and [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] I. Bereavement services. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 3. Duties of coordinator. Volunteer services must be directed by a coordinator of volunteer services who shall: A. Implement a direct service volunteer program; [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] B. Coordinate the orientation, education, support and supervision of direct service volunteers; and [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] C. Coordinate the use of direct service volunteers with other hospice staff. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).] 4. Demonstrated knowledge. Volunteers must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to access community resources that reflect the full scope of hospice care. [PL 1993, c. 692, §1 (NEW).]
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