social workers; documentation; dialysis centers
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Overview
This bill changes Arizona law regarding documentation requirements for social workers at outpatient treatment centers that offer dialysis services. It limits the frequency with which social workers must document a patient's progress – they are only required to do so on a quarterly basis unless the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandates more frequent documentation. This aims to reduce the administrative burden on these facilities and social workers.
Key provisions
- Social workers at dialysis centers are only required to document patient progress quarterly.
- The requirement for documentation applies to outpatient treatment centers providing dialysis services.
- The Department of Health Services cannot require more frequent documentation unless mandated by CMS.
- This amendment modifies Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Who is affected
- Social workers
- Outpatient treatment centers providing dialysis services
- Patients receiving dialysis services
Notable changes
- Reduces the documentation frequency required of social workers at dialysis centers.
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