NAC432A.590. Admission of child: Prerequisites.

     1. Before a child is admitted into a facility that provides care for ill children, the director:

     (a) Shall conduct an assessment of the health of the child.

     (b) Shall receive from the parent:

          (1) A medical history of the child, including any allergies and dietary problems, on a form provided by the facility;

          (2) A medical release form provided by the facility and signed by the parent;

          (3) The name, address and telephone number of the child’s physician, health care provider or emergency care provider and any other information needed for obtaining emergency medical care;

          (4) The record of immunizations of the child; and

          (5) A statement of the current and recent illnesses or disabilities of the child, his or her medical needs and any symptoms that require notification of a parent or physician.

     (c) Shall develop a plan of care for the child with the parent. The plan must be in writing and signed and dated by the parent.

     2. The director may:

     (a) Admit a child only after evaluating the medical history, symptoms and physical condition of the child.

     (b) Require an examination of a child by a physician, including a diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, before accepting the child.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 3-11-92)