Sec. 251.014. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (a) The rules adopted under Section 251.003 must contain minimum standards to protect the health and safety of a patient of an end stage renal disease facility, including standards for: (1) the qualifications and supervision of the professional staff, including physicians, and other personnel; (2) the equipment used by the facility is compatible with the health and safety of the patients; (3) the sanitary and hygienic conditions in the facility; (4) quality assurance for patient care; (5) the provision and coordination of treatment and services by the facility; (6) clinical records maintained by the facility; (7) design and space requirements for the facility for safe access by patients and personnel and for ensuring patient privacy; (8) indicators of the quality of care provided by the facility; and (9) water treatment and reuse by the facility. (b) The standards described in Subsection (a)(7) of this section shall apply only: (1) to a facility which initiates the provision of end stage renal disease services on or after September 1, 1996; or (2) to the area of a facility affected by design and space modifications or renovations completed after September 1, 1996.
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