### Question
How is the "qualified hospice program" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified hospice program** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 822* as follows -

> a hospice program that—


(I) has written policies and procedures for assisting in the disposal of the controlled substances of a person receiving hospice care after the person's death

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 822*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part C-Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances**

