NAC449.1548. General operational requirements.

In addition to all other requirements set forth in NAC 449.154 to 449.15485, inclusive, each facility for treatment with narcotics and each medication unit shall:

     1. Have a medical director who has a valid and current license to practice medicine in this State;

     2. Employ, contract with or allow a person to act as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor only if the person is certified by the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors to be such a counselor;

     3. Obtain and maintain with the State Board of Pharmacy a valid and current registration relating to the use of narcotics;

     4. Be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of 42 C.F.R. Part 8, all other applicable federal laws and regulations and all other requirements of the SAMHSA and the DEA;

     5. Be in full compliance with all applicable provisions of chapters 449 and 453 of NRS and in substantial compliance with all applicable provisions of NAC 449.002 to 449.99939, inclusive, and chapter 453 of NAC;

     6. Maintain records and documentation of treatment pursuant to NRS 453.690;

     7. Provide the Division and the State Board of Pharmacy with access to all records and documentation relating to the purchase, distribution and use of narcotics;

     8. Comply with the rules of confidentiality and privilege set forth in NRS 453.720;

     9. Develop and maintain a system to ensure that prospective and existing clients are not receiving narcotics from any other facility for treatment with narcotics or any other medication unit; and

     10. Comply with all applicable local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, zoning laws and regulations.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R229-97, eff. 4-15-98; A by R053-02, 7-24-2002; R098-06, 7-14-2006)