NAC449.9855. Policies and requirements for personnel.

     1. An ambulatory surgical center shall have written policies for the personnel employed at the center. These policies must be provided to each employee in the form of a manual and must include provisions concerning hours of work, grievances in connection with termination, vacation, sick leave and leaves of absence.

     2. Each employee of the center must:

     (a) Have a skin test for tuberculosis in accordance with NAC 441A.375. A record of each test must be maintained at the center.

     (b) Within 10 days after the date of his or her employment, and periodically thereafter, be instructed in the control of infections, the prevention of fires, the safety of the patients, preparation in case of disaster, and the policies and procedures of the center.

     3. A current and accurate personnel record for each employee of the center must be maintained at the center. The record must include, without limitation:

     (a) A job description that:

          (1) Includes the duties and responsibilities of, and the qualifications required for, the position held by the employee; and

          (2) Is signed by the employee;

     (b) Evidence that the employee:

          (1) Holds in good standing any license, certificate or registration required for the position held by the employee; and

          (2) Possesses the experience and qualifications required for the position held by the employee;

     (c) An annual evaluation of the employee that is signed by the employee and his or her supervisor;

     (d) Such health records as are required by chapter 441A of NAC; and

     (e) A statement signed by the employee indicating that the employee has read and understands the provisions of NAC 449.971 to 449.997, inclusive.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 12-15-88; A by R049-99, 9-27-99; R181-09, 10-4-2013)