NAC449.5505. Medical director.

     1. The medical director of a facility:

     (a) Must be certified in nephrology or pediatric nephrology or be eligible for that certification by a board that is approved by the American Medical Association; or

     (b) During the 5 years immediately preceding July 1, 2001, must have served for at least 12 months as the director of a dialysis program.

     2. The medical director shall:

     (a) Develop objectives for the treatment of patients of the facility based on a review of data assessed through activities conducted at the facility to ensure the quality of the facility;

     (b) Ensure that each licensed nurse and dialysis technician employed at the facility has received adequate training;

     (c) Monitor the care and treatment provided to each patient of the facility; and

     (d) Develop and carry out each policy that the facility is required to establish pursuant to the provisions of NAC 449.501 to 449.5795, inclusive.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001)