WAC 182-540-045 Kidney disease program (KDP) contractor requirements

WAC 182-540-045 Kidney disease program (KDP) contractor requirements

Effective January 1, 2014

1. The kidney disease program (KDP) contractor must:
   1. Be a medicare-certified end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facility; and
   2. Have a valid KDP client services contract with the agency.
2. The KDP contractor must provide, directly or through an affiliate:
   1. Professional consultation, personal instructions, medical treatment and care, drug products and all supplies necessary for carrying out a medically sound end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treatment program;
   2. Dialysis for clients with ESRD when medically indicated;
   3. Coordination of care with a kidney transplant center;
   4. Treatment for conditions directly related to ESRD such as anemia, vascular, or peritoneal access care; and
   5. Supplies and equipment for home dialysis.
3. The provider must maintain adequate records for audit and review purposes, including:
   1. Medical charts and records that meet the requirements of WAC 182-502-0020; and
   2. Documentation of expenses and amounts paid by the KDP to assist clients in meeting a spenddown requirement as described in WAC 182-519-0100.
4. The contractor must meet other obligations as required by its contract with the KDP program.