Requirements for Staff and Patient Education in Dialysis Facilities

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ensures that patients and clinicians are well-informed about various aspects of care, policies, and procedures. CMS has specific guidelines, resources, and requirements to improve patient outcomes and health care delivery. Specifically, the End Stage Renal Disease Conditions for Coverage Interpretive Guidance for dialysis facilities requires training staff and patients on specific topics. Patient education requirements include the right to tailored education, emergency preparedness training, and requirements for the education of patients dialyzing at home. CMS also requires training for staff working in dialysis facilities. Topics for training of staff include infection control, emergency preparedness, and water and dialysate procedures.