Phasing Implementation of Life Safety Code Surveys in ESRD Facilities for CY 2010

LSC surveys are being phased into the ESRD survey program in two phases. Phase I includes the implementation of initial surveys for new facilities, relocation surveys for existing facilities which move to a new location, and complaint surveys that include allegations related to LSC requirements. LSC surveys for existing ESRD facilities will be implemented following the development of Interpretive Guidance specific to those surveys, an ESRD LSC Survey Protocol, and a specific Training Module for ESRD LSC.