Program for the Prevention and Control of Infections and Communicable Diseases  


NAC 449.99943. Definitions.
NAC 449.999431. “Biologic indicator test” defined.
NAC 449.999432. “Cleaning” defined.
NAC 449.999433. “High-level disinfection” defined.
NAC 449.999434. “Implantable device” defined.
NAC 449.999435. “Invasive procedure” defined.
NAC 449.999436. “Low-level disinfection” defined.
NAC 449.999437. “Multidose vial” defined.
NAC 449.999438. “Reprocess” defined.
NAC 449.999439. “Single-dose vial” defined.
NAC 449.99944. “Sterilization” defined.
NAC 449.999441. Adoption of guidelines by holder of permit for establishment of program.
NAC 449.999442. General requirements of program.
NAC 449.999443. Program required to include policies and procedures for prevention of exposure to blood-borne and other potentially infectious pathogens.
NAC 449.999444. Program required to include policies and procedures for single-dose vials and multidose vials.
NAC 449.999445. Sterilization and disinfection of surgical instruments, items and equipment; training required for employees and contractors responsible for sterilization or disinfection.
NAC 449.999446. Outpatient facility required to designate employee or enter into contract for overseeing and managing program; qualifications and duties of employee or contractor.
NAC 449.999447. Mandatory training and evaluation of employees and other persons.
NAC 449.999448. Establishment of additional policies and guidelines by holder of permit to ensure health and safety of patients; professional standards of practice; requirement of tuberculosis test for employees and persons under contract with outpatient facility.