CMS SOM App. H, Tag V348

494.50(b)(1)

12.2 Verification of patient identification

Except in the case of home dialysis, two people should check that the first and last names

on the dialyzer [and any other appropriate identifying information] correspond to the

identifying information on the patient’s permanent record. If possible, one of the people

checking identification should be the patient. Completion of this step shall be recorded,

along with the signature or other unique means of identifying the person verifying patient

identification.

NOTE—This step may be done later in the procedure but shall precede initiation of

dialysis.

Interpretive Guidance § 494.50(b)(1)

Standard of practice requires the final check be done when the patient is present for that

treatment. If possible, patients should be encouraged to check their dialyzers for their names.

Patients who sign the treatment record for this item should understand what their signature

means. If patients are unable to identify their dialyzers, two staff should do so and record the

verification prior to initiating the dialysis. Note that some facility policies require two staff to

verify patient/dialyzer identification for all reused dialyzers.