Sec. 251.033. PROVISION OF HOME DIALYSIS CARE IN NURSING FACILITIES. (a) A dialysis technician may provide home dialysis care in a nursing facility, including hemodialysis, only if:
(1) the care is provided under the personal supervision of a registered nurse who is:
(A) in compliance with all commission rules under 26 T.A.C. Section 558.405 regarding training and competency for registered nurses to provide care at end stage renal disease facilities; and
(B) employed by the same entity that employs the dialysis technician; and
(2) the dialysis technician has complied with all commission rules regarding training and competency for dialysis technicians.
(b) For purposes of this section, "personal supervision" means supervision of a dialysis technician by a registered nurse who is physically present in the room during the administration of dialysis services by the dialysis technician.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 955 (S.B. 1692), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
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