(210 ILCS 62/25)
Sec. 25. Minimum staffing. An end stage renal disease facility shall be under the medical direction of a physician experienced in renal disease treatment, as required for licensure under this Act. Additionally, at a minimum, every facility licensed under this Act shall ensure that whenever patients are undergoing dialysis all of the following are met:
(1) one currently licensed physician, registered
nurse, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse or licensed practical nurse experienced in rendering end stage renal disease care is physically present on the premises to oversee patient care; and
(2) adequate staff is present to meet the medical and
non-medical needs of each patient, as provided by this Act and the rules adopted pursuant to this Act.
(Source: P.A. 92-794, eff. 7-1-03.)
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