The bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act of July 19, 1979, by adding a new section specifically addressing dialysis centers. It mandates that any facility licensed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that offers dialysis services, whether inpatient or outpatient, must maintain a minimum staffing ratio of one dialysis caregiver for every four patients receiving dialysis. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the need for sufficient care to meet the individual needs of each patient.

The new section also provides definitions for key terms related to dialysis services, including "dialysis caregiver," which encompasses various trained professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and dialysis technicians. The term "dialysis services" is defined to include both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis used for treating end-stage renal disease. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 458 (Feb 04, 2025): P.L.130, No.48
Printer's No. 0458: P.L.130, No.48