D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9420

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 17-9420 - STANDARDS FOR DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMS

9420.1

A medical director and nurse manager shall be responsible for patient care and outcomes in DT training programs.

9420.2

The medical director shall be accountable to the governing body of the dialysis facility for the quality of medical care provided to patients in DT training programs.

9420.3

Pursuant to 42 CFR § 494.140(a), the medical director shall be a physician in internal medicine or pediatrics, certified by a professional board, who has completed a board-approved training program in nephrology and has at least twelve (12) months of experience providing care to patients receiving dialysis.

9420.4

If a physician, as specified in § 9420.3, is not available to direct a dialysis training program, another physician may direct the program subject to the approval of the Department of Health pursuant to 42 CFR § 494.140(a)(2).

9420.5

Pursuant to 42 CFR § 494.140(b), the nurse manager shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) Be a full- time employee of the training program;

(b) Be an RN;

(c) Have at least twelve (12) months experience in clinical nursing, and an additional six (6) months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9420

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)