[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: 42CFR418.82]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE

                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,

                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

                             HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 418_HOSPICE CARE--Table of Contents

 

          Subpart D_Conditions of Participation: Core Services

 

Sec. 418.82  Condition of participation--Nursing services.



    The hospice must provide nursing care and services by or under the 

supervision of a registered nurse.

    (a) Nursing services must be directed and staffed to assure that the 

nursing needs of patients are met.

    (b) Patient care responsibilities of nursing personnel must be 

specified.

    (c) Services must be provided in accordance with recognized 

standards of practice.