NAC449.788. Services to patients.

     1. If needed patient services are not available within the agency, the agency must assist in directing the patient to other community resources.

     2. Services must be supplied only by qualified personnel and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice in this State. Qualifications include licensure, registration, certification or their equivalent, as required by state or federal law, for each of the following disciplines:

     (a) The professional registered nurse must hold a state license.

     (b) The practical nurse must hold a state license.

     (c) The home health aide must hold a certificate as a nursing assistant issued by the State Board of Nursing.

     (d) The physical therapist must be registered in this State.

     (e) The occupational therapist must meet the requirements of the American Occupational Therapy Association or the equivalent thereof.

     (f) The speech therapist must hold a certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the equivalent thereof.

     (g) The social worker must be licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS.

     (h) The nutritionist must have a bachelor of science degree in home economics in foods and nutrition or the equivalent thereof.

     (i) The inhalation therapist must be registered by the American Association of Inhalation Therapists or the equivalent thereof.

     3. The agency is responsible for bonding all personnel.

     [Bd. of Health, Home Health Agencies Part II Chap. III § G subsecs. 1-3, eff. 1-10-74]—(NAC A 11-13-96)