42 CFR §416.46
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The nursing services of the ASC must be directed and staffed to assure that the nursing needs of all patients are met.
- (a)Standard: Organization and staffing. Patient care responsibilities must be delineated for all nursing service personnel. Nursing services must be provided in accordance with recognized standards of practice. There must be a registered nurse available for emergency treatment whenever there is a patient in the ASC.
- (b)[Reserved]