NAC449.74477. Pressure sores.

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Based on the comprehensive assessment of a patient conducted pursuant to NAC 449.74433, a facility for skilled nursing shall ensure that a patient:

1. Who is admitted to the facility without pressure sores does not develop pressure sores unless the development of pressure sores is unavoidable because of the medical condition of the patient; and

2. With pressure sores receives the services and treatment needed to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new sores from developing.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-99, eff. 9-27-99)

                    
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