Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter IV - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter B - Medicare Program |
Part 416 - Ambulatory Surgical Services |
Subpart C - Specific Conditions for Coverage |
§ 416.46 - Condition for coverage - Nursing services.
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§ 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]