Safeguards


There are many organizations charged with oversight of dialysis facilities and services. Some are in the federal government, some are in state government and some serve under contract to the government.

These are some of the agencies and links to their Web sites:
Medicare

Dialysis Facility Compare

DHHS: Department of Health and Human Services

CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

OSHA: Occupational and Health Safety Administration

FDA: The Food and Drug Administration

NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the CDC

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency

NJDOHSS: Licensure Division of the State Department of Health and Senior Services

TARC: Trans-Atlantic Renal Council

Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for Patients on Dialysis

The Patient Safety Tip Sheet

 

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