NAC449.15527. Agreement between operator of home and resident concerning rates; maintenance of records of residents.

The operator of a home shall:

     1. Enter into a written agreement with each resident of the home that sets forth the basic rate for the services of the home and the charges for any optional services.

     2. Maintain a separate, organized file for each resident of the home and retain the file for 5 years after the resident permanently leaves the home. Each file must include:

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

     (b) The address and telephone number of the resident’s physician and a person who is responsible for the resident;

     (c) A copy of the results of a general physical examination of the resident conducted by his or her physician; and

     (d) A current copy of the assessment of the needs of the resident conducted pursuant to NAC 449.15523.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R131-99, eff. 11-29-99)