NAC449.258. Written policies for facility; policy on visiting hours; residents’ mail; compliance with policies.

     1. Written policies for a residential facility that comply with the provisions of NAC 449.156 to 449.27706, inclusive, must be developed.

     2. A policy on visiting hours must be established to promote contact by the residents with persons who are not residents of the facility. The policy regarding visits must be flexible to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to retain and strengthen ties with family and friends.

     3. Assurances must be provided that incoming and outgoing mail for a resident will not be interfered with in any way, unless written permission is obtained from the resident or his or her representative. Permission obtained from the resident or the representative may specifically state the type of mail that may be interfered with by the members of the staff of the facility. Permission granted by a resident or the representative pursuant to this subsection may be revoked by the resident at any time.

     4. The employees of the facility shall comply with the policies developed pursuant to this section.

     [Bd. of Health, Group Care Facilities §§ 11.1-11.7.1, eff. 12-18-75]—(NAC A by R003-97, 10-30-97; R073-03, 1-22-2004)