CMS SOM App. H, Tag V752

§ 494.180(a) Standard: Designating a chief executive officer or administrator. The

governing body or designated person responsible must appoint an individual who serves as

the dialysis facility’s chief executive officer or administrator who exercises responsibility

for the management of the facility and the provision of all dialysis services, including, but

not limited to–

Interpretive Guidance § 494.180(a)

The qualifications for chief executive officer (CEO) or administrator are not specified in these

regulations, but should be defined in facility policy, and include sufficient educational and

practical experience to fulfill the responsibilities listed in this section. The governing body or its

designee must appoint the selected individual to this role. This position may be held by a member

of the staff who is holding a different role, e.g., nurse manager, the medical director, as long as

the duties of each role are accomplished.