NAC449.15329. Transfer of client.

     1. Except in the case of an emergency, the transfer of a client must not be effected until the client, attending physician of the client, if any, and responsible agency are consulted in advance.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a client is transferred to a hospital or other medical facility, a summary of discharge containing a plan for continuation of care must be prepared and forwarded to the receiving facility if the client or his or her guardian consents to release such information to the receiving facility.

     3. If a client is transferred to a hospital or other medical facility as a result of a medical emergency, information required for appropriate continuation of care must be released to the receiving facility in compliance with the standards set forth in 42 C.F.R. Part 2.

     4. The admission agreement must not allow the licensee or his or her designee to be given power of attorney.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R129-99, 11-29-99, eff. 1-1-2000)