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28 Pa. Code § 158.35. Pancreas transplantation programs.

§ 158.35. Pancreas transplantation programs.

 (a)  The general standards in § §  158.1—158.19 apply to pancreas transplantation programs. Additionally, the criteria contained in this section applies only to pancreas transplantation programs.

 (b)  A pancreas transplantation program shall have overall plans and resources to assure a reasonable concentration of experience.

 (c)  A hospital in which a pancreas transplantation program performs combined kidney/pancreas transplants or sequential kidney and pancreas or sequential pancreas and kidney transplants shall have an active kidney transplantation program.

 (d)  A hospital which has a pancreas transplantation program shall have a division of endocrinology comprised of at least one endocrinologist currently certified by the American Board of Endocrinology or an equivalent Board. If the endocrinologist serves as the transplant physician, then the endocrinologist shall have at least 1 year of training or 2 years experience in the care of transplant patients.

Cross References

   This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §  158.37 (relating to pediatric transplantation programs).



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