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HB 1477 Renal dialysis treatment.

Introduced by: Franklin P. Hall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Renal dialysis treatment. Permits unlicensed persons, designated as dialysis care technicians, to administer specified medications for renal dialysis treatment under the supervision of a licensed physician or nurse. The bill defines a dialysis care technician as an unlicensed individual who, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of medicine or a registered nurse, assists in the care of patients undergoing renal dialysis centers in Medicare-certified renal dialysis facilities. The dialysis care technician must demonstrate competency by completing an approved training program. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care.


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