[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR416.46]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 416_AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

               Subpart C_Specific Conditions for Coverage

 

Sec. 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]