R432-750-9. Contracts

(1) The hospice administrator shall secure a legally binding written contract for the provision of arranged patient services.

(2) The contract or agreement shall be available for review by the Department.

(3) The contract shall include:

(a) the effective and expiration dates of the contract;

(b) a description of goods or services provided by the contractor to the agency;

(c) provision for financial terms of the contract, including methods to determine charges, reimbursement, and the responsibility of contract personnel in the billing procedure;

(d) the method of supervision of contract personnel and the manner in which services will be controlled, coordinated, and evaluated by the agency;

(e) a statement that contract personnel shall perform according to agency policies and procedures, and shall conform to standards required by laws, rules, or regulations;

(f) a description of the contractor's role in the development of plans of treatment, and how to keep agency staff informed about the patient's needs or condition;

(g) a provision to terminate the contract; and

(h) a photocopy of the professional license of contract personnel, if applicable.