WAC 182-540-045
WAC 182-540-045. Kidney disease program (KDP) contractor requirements
(1) The kidney disease program (KDP) contractor must:
(a) Be a medicare-certified end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facility; and
(b) Have a valid KDP client services contract with the agency.
(2) The KDP contractor must provide, directly or through an affiliate:
(a) 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;
(b) Dialysis for clients with ESRD when medically indicated;
(c) Coordination of care with a kidney transplant center;
(d) Treatment for conditions directly related to ESRD such as anemia, vascular, or peritoneal access care; and
(e) Supplies and equipment for home dialysis.
(3) The provider must maintain adequate records for audit and review purposes, including:
(a) Medical charts and records that meet the requirements of WAC 182-502-0020 ; and
(b) 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.