Which of the following statements is true concerning Medicare regulations regarding volunteers in hospice?

A) Volunteers may provide clerical or administrative assistance, but no other hospice services.
B) ?Volunteers are prohibited from making entries in the patient's clinical record.
C) Volunteer hours must equal at least 5% of the patient care hours of paid employees and contract staff.
D) ?Volunteers must be licensed or certified health care professionals, for example, RN, PT, OT, RT, RHIA, or RHIT.


C

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