General Provisions

NAC 449.279. Definitions.

NAC 449.285. “General hospital” defined.

NAC 449.286. “Governing body” defined.

NAC 449.287. “Hospital” defined.

NAC 449.289. “Inpatient” defined.

NAC 449.297. “Outpatient” defined.

NAC 449.298. “Outpatient department” defined.

NAC 449.299. “Patient” defined.

NAC 449.300. “Restraint” defined.

Licensing and Administration

NAC 449.307. Applicability of license; coverage against certain liabilities.

NAC 449.310. Limitation on number of patients; annual on-site inspection not required under certain circumstances.

NAC 449.312. Change in ownership, use or construction; correction of deficiencies.

NAC 449.313. Responsibilities and duties of governing body; bylaws; appointment and duties of chief executive officer; protocol for organ donations; annual operating budget.

NAC 449.314. Quality of care; scope of services.

NAC 449.3152. Quality improvement program.

NAC 449.3154. Construction, remodeling, maintenance and change of use: General requirements; prerequisites to approval of licensure.

NAC 449.3156. Compliance with certain guidelines for design and construction; correction of deficiencies.

Policies and Procedures for Operation of Hospital

NAC 449.316. Physical environment: Safety and well-being of patients; plan for emergency preparedness; safety management.

NAC 449.317. Risk management.

NAC 449.319. Requirements for personal needs of patients.

NAC 449.322. Housekeeping and laundry services.

NAC 449.325. Prevention, control and investigation of infections and communicable diseases.

NAC 449.327. Preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of sterile supplies and medical and surgical equipment.

NAC 449.329. Admission of patients.

NAC 449.331. Emergency services and medical care; transfer agreements.

NAC 449.332. Discharge planning.

NAC 449.337. Dietary services: General requirements.

NAC 449.338. Dietary services: Provision for needs of patients; facilities; standards; permits; records.

NAC 449.3385. Dietary services: Personnel.

NAC 449.339. Dietary services: Nutritional status of patients.

NAC 449.3395. Dietary services: Sanitary conditions; supplies.

NAC 449.340. Pharmaceutical services.

NAC 449.343. Orders for medication and biologicals.

NAC 449.344. Administration of medication; security.

NAC 449.346. Rehabilitative services.

NAC 449.349. Emergency services.

NAC 449.352. Social services.

NAC 449.355. Discrimination prohibited.

NAC 449.358. Medical staff.

NAC 449.361. Nursing services.

NAC 449.3622. Appropriate care of patients.

NAC 449.3624. Assessment of patients.

NAC 449.3626. Rights of patients.

NAC 449.3628. Protection of patients; use of physical restraints.

NAC 449.363. Personnel policies concerning employment, licensing and certification.

NAC 449.364. Obstetrical services: Administration; staffing and equipment.

NAC 449.3645. Obstetrical services: Labor rooms; delivery rooms; utility rooms; area for cleaning instruments.

NAC 449.365. Obstetrical services: Required services.

NAC 449.3655. Obstetrical services: Transfer or discharge of patient.

NAC 449.367. Obstetrical services: Nurseries.

NAC 449.370. Outpatient services.

NAC 449.371. Intensive care services.

NAC 449.373. Laboratory services; pathology services; blood and blood products.

NAC 449.3735. Transfusions of blood.

NAC 449.374. Nuclear medicine services.

NAC 449.375. Records for nuclear medicine services; authorization.

NAC 449.376. Radiological services.

NAC 449.377. Radiological therapeutic services.

NAC 449.379. Medical records.

NAC 449.382. Medical library.

NAC 449.385. Surgical services.

NAC 449.388. Anesthesia services.

NAC 449.389. Respiratory care services.

NAC 449.391. Dental services.

NAC 449.394. Psychiatric services.