haemodialysis_quality_standards - Rotary International District 3310
haemodialysis_quality_standards - Rotary International District 3310
haemodialysis_quality_standards - Rotary International District 3310
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6.3 Prescribing <strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatments<br />
All <strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatment including self-care <strong>haemodialysis</strong> shall be provided<br />
under the order of:<br />
(a)<br />
A nephrologist or a paediatric nephrologist.<br />
(b)<br />
A physician with requisite training under the supervision of a nephrologist.<br />
6.4 Persons performing <strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatment<br />
6.4.1 Haemodialysis treatment and care shall be performed by:<br />
(a)<br />
A registered nurse or<br />
(b)<br />
A registered medical assistant<br />
With training and experience in <strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatment and care.<br />
6.4.2 A registered nurse/medical assistant shall have at least six months<br />
training and experience in <strong>haemodialysis</strong> and care of such patients,<br />
under the supervision of registered nephrologists prior to performing<br />
<strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatment independently.<br />
6.4.3 Nursing staff other than a registered nurse may assist in the<br />
<strong>haemodialysis</strong> treatment and care of patients but may only perform<br />
such treatment and care under direct supervision of a trained registered<br />
nurse/medical assistant.<br />
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