42 C.F.R. § 405.2162 Condition: Staff of a renal dialysis facility or renal dialysis center.
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Properly trained personnel are present in adequate numbers to meet the needs of the patients, including those arising from medical and nonmedical emergencies. (a) Standard: Registered nurse. The dialysis facility employs at least one full time qualified nurse responsible for nursing service. (See §405.2102.) (b) Standard: On-duty personnel. Whenever patients are undergoing dialysis: (1) One currently licensed health professional (e.g., physician, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse) experienced in rendering ESRD care is on duty to oversee ESRD patient care; (2) An adequate number of personnel are present so that the patient/staff ratio is appropriate to the level of dialysis care being given and meets the needs of patients; and (3) An adequate number of personnel are readily available to meet medical and nonmedical needs. (c) Standard: Self-care dialysis training personnel. If the facility offers self-care dialysis training, a qualified nurse is in charge of such training (see §405.2102.) [41 FR 22511, June 3, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 52826, Sept. 30, 1977, as amended at 43 FR 48953, Oct. 19, 1978; 51 FR 30362, Aug. 26, 1986]
Title 42: Public Health
PART 405—FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
Subpart U—Conditions for Coverage of Suppliers of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Services
§ 405.2162 Condition: Staff of a renal dialysis facility or renal dialysis center.
