Pennsylvania HB475 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to set caregiver-to-patient ratios for dialysis centers.
Pennsylvania HB475 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to require facilities offering dialysis services to maintain a minimum of one dialysis caregiver for every four patients actively receiving dialysis services. The bill defines "dialysis caregiver" as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or dialysis technician. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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