Title 45—Public Welfare--Volume 1
PART 57—VOLUNTEER SERVICES
§ 57.1   Applicability.
The regulations in this part apply to the acceptance of volunteer and uncompensated services for use in the operation of any health care facility of the Department or in the provision of health care.
§ 57.2   Definitions.
As used in the regulations in this part:
Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Department means the Department of Health and Human Services.
Volunteer services are services performed by individuals (hereafter called volunteers) whose services have been offered to the Government and accepted under a formal agreement on a without compensation basis for use in the operation of a health care facility or in the provision of health care.
Health care means services to patients in Department facilities, beneficiaries of the Federal Government, or individuals or groups for whom health services are authorized under the programs of the Department.
Health care facility means a hospital, clinic, health center, or other facility established for the purpose of providing health care.
§ 57.3   Volunteer service programs.
Programs for the use of volunteer services may be established by the Secretary, or his designee, to broaden and strengthen the delivery of health services, contribute to the comfort and well being of patients in Department hospitals or clinics, or expand the services required in the operation of a health care facility. Volunteers may be used to supplement, but not to take the place of, personnel whose services are obtained through the usual employment procedures.
§ 57.4   Acceptance and use of volunteer services.
The Secretary, or his designee, shall establish requirements for: Accepting volunteer services from individuals or groups of individuals, using volunteer services, giving appropriate recognition to volunteers, and maintaining records of volunteer services.
§ 57.5   Services and benefits available to volunteers.
(a) The following provisions of law may be applicable to volunteers whose services are offered and accepted under the regulations in this part:
(1) Subchapter I of Chapter 81 of Title 5 of the United States Code relating to medical services for work related injuries;
(2) Title 28 of the United States Code relating to tort claims;
(3) Section 7903 of Title 5 of the United States Code relating to protective clothing and equipment; and
(4) Section 5703 of Title 5 of the United States Code relating to travel and transportation expenses.
(b) Volunteers may also be provided such other benefits as are authorized by law or by administrative action of the Secretary or his designee.