NAC449.319. Requirements for personal needs of patients.

     1. A hospital shall provide patients access to their belongings as is appropriate based on the needs of the patients and the phase of treatment of the patients.

     2. A hospital shall communicate and enforce a nonsmoking policy throughout the hospital.

     3. A hospital shall provide a clean and comfortable bed and mattress for each patient. Bed linen, blankets, pillows, washcloths and towels that are clean and in good condition must be provided to each patient. A hospital shall have such systems as are necessary to ensure that an adequate supply of clean linen is provided to each patient.

     4. A hospital shall provide each inpatient with necessary bedside equipment and supplies based on the needs of the inpatient. The necessary equipment and supplies must include, without limitation, a water pitcher and equipment for personal hygiene. The equipment and supplies must be maintained in a sanitary manner.

     5. In public areas and in areas in which patient care is provided, a hospital shall:

     (a) Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels;

     (b) Provide comfortable and safe temperature levels; and

     (c) Maintain comfortable sound levels.

     [Bd. of Health, Health Facilities Reg. Part III Ch. I § II part subsec. A, eff. 10-9-69; A 8-26-74; Ch. II part § II, eff. 10-9-69]—(NAC A by R050-99, 9-27-99)