General Provisions

NAC 449.971. Definitions.

NAC 449.9715. “Allied health profession” defined.

NAC 449.972. “Ambulatory surgical center” defined.

NAC 449.9721. “Biohazardous waste” defined.

NAC 449.9722. “Biologic indicator test” defined.

NAC 449.9724. “Cleaning” defined.

NAC 449.9725. “Division” defined.

NAC 449.973. “Governing body” defined.

NAC 449.9731. “High-level disinfection” defined.

NAC 449.9732. “Implantable device” defined.

NAC 449.9733. “Invasive procedure” defined.

NAC 449.9735. “Licensee” defined.

NAC 449.9736. “Low-level disinfection” defined.

NAC 449.9738. “Multidose vial” defined.

NAC 449.974. “Patient” defined.

NAC 449.9741. “Physician” defined.

NAC 449.9742. “Registered nurse” defined.

NAC 449.97422. “Reprocess” defined.

NAC 449.97426. “Single-dose vial” defined.

NAC 449.97428. “Sterilization” defined.

NAC 449.9743. “Surgery” defined.

Licensing

NAC 449.9745. Center required to provide proof of national accreditation; submission of reports to Division; application by accrediting organization for recognition by State Board of Health.

NAC 449.9755. Investigation of applicant and inspection of facility.

NAC 449.978. Effect of expiration of license.

NAC 449.9785. Conformance with regulations required.

Administration

NAC 449.979. Governing body required.

NAC 449.9795. Duties of governing body.

NAC 449.980. Responsibilities of governing body.

NAC 449.9801. Procedures for granting privileges to members of medical staff.

NAC 449.9805. Establishment of policy for authentication.

NAC 449.981. Appointment and responsibilities of administrator.

NAC 449.9811. Program for review of surgical procedures and patient outcomes.

NAC 449.9812. Program for quality assurance.

NAC 449.9813. Committee for quality assurance.

NAC 449.9815. Maintenance.

NAC 449.982. Sanitation and housekeeping.

NAC 449.983. Protection from fire and other disasters.

NAC 449.9832. Establishment of policies for provision of services and care by persons under contract with or who are otherwise not employed by center.

NAC 449.9835. Exemption from requirements for governing body and administrator.

NAC 449.9837. Restrictions on operation of ambulatory surgical center; maintenance of records.

NAC 449.9843. Compliance with certain standards, laws, ordinances and codes; submission and approval of building plans; prerequisites to approval of center for licensure.

Program for the Prevention and Control of Infections and Communicable Diseases

NAC 449.98451. Adoption of guidelines by governing body for establishment of program.

NAC 449.98452. General requirements of program.

NAC 449.98453. Program required to include policies and procedures for prevention of exposure to blood-borne and other potentially infectious pathogens.

NAC 449.98454. Program required to include policies and procedures for single-dose vials and multidose vials.

NAC 449.98455. Sterilization and disinfection of surgical instruments, items and equipment; training required for employees and contractors responsible for sterilization or disinfection.

NAC 449.98456. Center required to designate employee or enter into contract for overseeing and managing program; qualifications and duties of employee or contractor.

NAC 449.98457. Mandatory training and evaluation of employees and other persons.

Personnel

NAC 449.9855. Policies and requirements for personnel.

NAC 449.9865. Medical staff.

NAC 449.988. Nursing staff.

Medical Records, Services and Facilities

NAC 449.9885. Medical records: Maintenance.

NAC 449.989. Medical records: Contents.

NAC 449.990. Medication and treatment.

NAC 449.9902. Emergency equipment and supplies.

NAC 449.9905. Pharmacist employed by or contracted with center; records, storage and administration of drugs; center required to obtain license to operate pharmacy.

NAC 449.991. Laboratory services.

NAC 449.992. Pathological services.

NAC 449.9925. Blood and derivatives of blood: Procurement, storage, transfusion and administration; policies and procedures; reporting of adverse reaction.

NAC 449.993. Diagnostic radiological services.

NAC 449.9935. Operating and recovery rooms; endoscopy suite.

NAC 449.9937. Extended recovery units.

NAC 449.994. Records required before surgery; report of surgery.

NAC 449.9945. Administration and record of anesthesia.

NAC 449.9947. Register of surgeries performed in operating rooms.

NAC 449.9955. Informing patient of rights, services and cost.

NAC 449.996. Transfer of patients.

NAC 449.9965. Prohibited locations for construction of center.

NAC 449.997. Conversion of hazardous building into center prohibited.