[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] [Page 921] 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.