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Condition for coverage—Nursing services.

42 CFR § 416.46

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42 CFR § 416.46

42 CFR § 416.46

Condition for coverage—Nursing services. The nursing services of the ASC must be directed and staffed to assure that the nursing needs of all patients are met.

(a)

Standard: Organization and staffing. Patient care responsibilities must be delineated for all nursing service personnel. Nursing services must be provided in accordance with recognized standards of practice. There must be a registered nurse available for emergency treatment whenever there is a patient in the ASC.

(b)

[Reserved]