Paragraph 2: Haemodialysis centres.

The haemodialysis centre, defined in articles R. 6123-58 to R. 6123-60, has at least eight haemodialysis treatment units. The same haemodialysis station may not be used for more than three patients per twenty-four hours. The centre also has at least one back-up haemodialysis machine for every eight treatment stations installed, reserved for this purpose. Two haemodialysis stations are also reserved for training in home dialysis and self-care dialysis, except when…

The haemodialysis centre has a medical team of at least two nephrologists. For more than fifteen chronic treatment units, this team includes one additional nephrologist for every eight units. At least one nephrologist ensures a permanent medical presence on the health care establishment’s site throughout haemodialysis sessions. Each of these nephrologists is qualified or competent in nephrology. The number of medical staff must comply with the authorisation decision and the…

All the care procedures required for each treatment session for haemodialysis patients in the centre are carried out by the team of nursing staff. This team, led by a nurse manager or by a nurse, ensures the permanent presence during the session of at least one nurse for every four patients and one care assistant, or possibly another nurse, for every eight patients. When the haemodialysis centre provides long sessions,…