6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-15-2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-15-2 - DEFINITIONS2.1 Department - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, unless the context dictates otherwise.2.2 Dialyzer Regeneration - The preparation for reuse of a single-use dialyzer in accordance with Section 6.5 of this Chapter.2.3 Dialysis Treatment Clinic - A health facility or a department or unit of a licensed hospital that is planned, organized, operated and maintained to provide outpatient hemodialysis treatment or hemodialysis training for home use of hemodialysis equipment.2.4 End-Stage Renal Disease - The stage of renal impairment that appears irreversible and permanent and that requires a regular course of dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life.2.5 General Hospital - A facility licensed pursuant to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 4, General Hospitals, that provides 24-hours per day, seven days per week inpatient services, emergency medical and surgical care, continuous nursing services, and necessary ancillary services to individuals for the diagnosis or treatment of injury, illness, pregnancy, or disability.2.6 Governing Board - The board of trustees, directors, or other governing body in whom the ultimate authority and responsibility for the conduct of the dialysis treatment clinic is vested.2.7 Hemodialysis Technician - A person who is not a physician or a registered nurse and who provides dialysis care.2.8 Intermediate Care Provider - A nurse practitioner, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse performing within the scope of practice set by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). This term is synonymous with mid-level provider.2.9 National Credentialing Program - Any national program for credentialing or determining the competency of hemodialysis technicians that is recognized by the National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT), or a successor association. 2.10 Non End-Stage Renal Failure - Renal failure that is acute but has not yet been diagnosed as end-stage renal disease.