US · guidance
CMS SOM App. H, Tag V460
§ 494.70(a)(9) - Standard: Patients’ rights
The patient has the right to— Be informed of
facility policies regarding the reuse of dialysis supplies, including hemodialyzers;
Interpretive Guidance §494.70(a)(9)
This requirement only applies to facilities that practice reprocessing and reuse of dialyzers or
dialysis supplies.
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The patient must be informed if the facility practices reuse of dialyzers and/or dialysis supplies
and of options available if they opt not to participate in the reuse program. Some State laws
require facilities to allow patients to opt not to reuse their dialyzers and/or require the patient’s
written consent for dialyzer reuse.
The requirements for informed consent for dialyzer reuse are addressed at V312 under the
Condition for Reuse.
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- cms.gov
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- 2026-07-22
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- som-2026-07-22
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