NAC449.0187. Requirements for operation of facility for hospice care.

A facility for hospice care must comply with the following requirements:

     1. A program of hospice care must be provided for each inpatient pursuant to a written plan of care established pursuant to NAC 449.0186.

     2. Nursing services must be provided 24 hours per day in accordance with the plan of care for each patient.

     3. Medication must be dispensed to each patient according to the instructions of the patient’s physician or the medical director.

     4. Treatment must be administered to a patient pursuant to the instructions of the physician of the patient or the plan of care for the patient.

     5. Each patient must be maintained in a clean and well-groomed manner.

     6. Each patient must be protected from accidents, injuries and infections.

     7. At least one registered nurse must be on duty for each work shift, providing direct care to patients.

     8. A written plan of the procedures to be followed during a local disaster, a widespread disaster or a disaster which occurs within the facility for hospice care must be adopted. The plan must:

     (a) Provide procedures designed to protect each patient and to care for any casualty which may arise from such a disaster;

     (b) Be reviewed and the procedures set forth therein rehearsed by all members of the staff at least once in each quarter of the year; and

     (c) Be approved by the Division.

     9. A private room with an adjoining bath must be provided for each patient.

     10. An anteroom, a room adjoining the room of each patient or a private area must be provided and furnished with a bed and chairs for use by the members of the patient’s family.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 7-20-90; A by R123-99, 11-29-99)