Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.22 - Free-Standing Dialysis Facility Services
Section 10.09.22.03 - Conditions for Participation
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.22.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. General requirements for participation in the Program are that a provider shall meet all conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.
B. Specific requirements for participation in the Program as a freestanding dialysis facility include all of the following:
(1) Be approved by Medicare to
furnish dialysis service to kidney disease patients and maintain documentation
of certification by the Division of Survey and Certification of CMS.
(2) Verify the licenses and credentials of
all professionals employed by, or under contract with, the free-standing
dialysis facility to provide services.
(3) Meet the requirements of COMAR
10.30.01.05C, for
a dialysis facility, home dialysis unit, or self-care dialysis facility, or all
of the above.
(4) Have clearly
defined, written, patient care policies.
(5) Maintain adequate documentation of each
participant visit, as part of the plan of care, which, at a minimum, shall
include:
(a) Date of service;
(b) Participant's reason for visit;
(c) A brief description of service
provided;
(d) A legible signature
and printed or typed name of professional providing care, with the appropriate
title.
(6) Have written,
effective procedures for infection control which are known to all levels of
staff as specified in COMAR 10.06.01.
(7) Maintain adequate administrative and
medical records which are defined as having documentation sufficient in
quantity, scope, and detail to confirm that the free-standing dialysis facility
services are provided in accordance with this regulation.
(8) Not employ or contract with a person,
partnership, or corporation which the Program has disqualified from providing
or supplying services to Medical Assistance participants.
(9) Be approved by the Medical Assistance
Program in the state in which the service is provided.
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