NAC449.74485. Nasogastric tubes.

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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 who is:

     1. Able to feed himself or herself with or without assistance is not fed with a nasogastric tube unless a nasogastric tube is unavoidable because of the medical condition of the patient; and

     2. Fed with a nasogastric tube receives the services and treatment needed to:

     (a) Prevent aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities and nasal-pharyngeal ulcers; and

     (b) Restore, if possible, normal eating skills.

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

                    
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