NAC449.99876. Criteria for imposition.

     1. If the Bureau imposes a limitation on the occupancy of a residential facility, the limitation must be imposed as provided in this section.

     2. For deficiencies with a combined severity and scope score of six or more, a limitation on occupancy must be imposed.

     3. For deficiencies with a severity and scope score of less than six, a limitation on occupancy may be imposed if the deficiencies involve direct recipient care, services or treatment or the ability of residents to exit the facility safely in case of a fire or other emergency.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)