NAC449.154943. Client files: Maintenance; contents; confidentiality.

     1. An administrator shall ensure that the facility maintains a separate file for each client of the facility and retains the file for at least 5 years after the client permanently leaves the facility. The file must be kept locked in a location that is protected against unauthorized use. Each file must contain the information obtained by the facility that is related to the client, including, without limitation:

     (a) The full name, address, date of birth and social security number of the client;

     (b) The address and telephone number of the client’s physician and any next of kin or guardian of the client;

     (c) A statement of the allergies of the client, if any, and any special diet or medication he or she requires;

     (d) Evidence of compliance with the provisions of NAC 441A.380;

     (e) A list of the rules of the facility that is signed by the client; and

     (f) The name and telephone number of the vendors and medical professionals that provide services for the client.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the file of the client must be kept confidential. The file of a client must be made available upon request at any time to an employee of the Bureau who is acting in his or her capacity as an employee of the Bureau.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R123-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002)