R432-750-29. Report of Death

(1) The hospice shall have a written plan to follow at the time of a of patient's death. The plan shall include:

(a) recording the time of death;

(b) documentation of death;

(c) notification of attending physician responsible for signing death certificate;

(d) notification of next of kin or legal guardian;

(e) authorization and release of the body to the funeral home;

(2) The hospice must notify the Department of any death resulting from injury, accident, or other possible unnatural cause.