Bill > HB475

This bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act to establish new regulations for dialysis centers in Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill requires dialysis facilities to maintain a minimum staffing ratio of one dialysis caregiver for every four patients receiving dialysis services, and to provide sufficient care to meet each patient's needs. The bill comprehensively defines "dialysis caregiver" to include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and dialysis technicians, all of whom must be trained in dialysis procedures and direct patient care. It further defines "dialysis services" as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis used to treat end-stage renal disease, which is a condition where kidneys can no longer function adequately on their own. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving healthcare facilities time to adjust their staffing and operational practices to meet the new requirements. The goal of this bill appears to be ensuring adequate and high-quality care for patients undergoing dialysis treatment by mandating appropriate staffing levels and professional qualifications.

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