Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 449.0049 “Licensed dietitian” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Licensed dietitian” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 640E.040. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R090-12, eff. 12-20-2012)

NAC 449.005 “Licensee” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Licensee” means any person, corporation, partnership, voluntary association or other public or private entity, including any governmental body, licensed to operate a facility. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0052 “Medicaid” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Medicaid” means the program established pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 et seq., to provide assistance for part or all of the cost of medical care rendered on behalf of indigent persons. (Added t…

NAC 449.0054 “Medicare” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Medicare” means the program of health insurance for aged and disabled persons established pursuant to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0056 “Party” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Party” means each person or agency as defined in NRS 233B.035. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0058 “Person” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Person” means a natural person, trust, estate, partnership, corporation, professional association, governmental body or any other entity, public or private. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.006 “Recipient” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Recipient” means a person receiving care, services or treatment from a facility. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0061 “Referral agency” defined. (NRS 449.0302, 449.0305) “Referral agency” means a business that provides referrals to residential facilities for groups which is subject to regulation pursuant to NRS 449.0305, including, without limitation, any business entity that engage…

NAC 449.0062 “Resident” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Resident” means a person who resides in a residential facility. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0064 “Residential facility” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Residential facility” means a facility operated 24 hours per day in which one or more persons receiving care, treatment or services ordinarily remain for 24 hours a day. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0066 “Sanction” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Sanction” means a corrective measure or penalty that is imposed by the Bureau upon a facility. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.0068 “Services” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Services” means medical or personal care, including necessary preparation of food, laundry and housekeeping in the case of a residential facility and items such as medical diagnosis and treatment, drugs and biologicals, supplies, a…

NAC 449.007 “Survey” defined. (NRS 449.0302) 1. “Survey” means a regularly scheduled inspection of a facility conducted by employees of the Bureau to verify the facility’s compliance with the regulations of the Division, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, eligibility…

NAC 449.0072 “Treatment” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Treatment” means any medication, drug, test or procedure conducted or administered to diagnose or remedy a physical or mental illness or condition. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)

NAC 449.008 Computation of time. (NRS 449.0302) For the purposes of any computation of time required by NAC 449.002 to 449.99939, inclusive: 1. Any prescribed period of more than 5 days includes Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 2. Any prescribed period of 5 days or less does not …

NAC 449.0085 Licensee prohibited from employing or contracting with unlicensed person to provide certain nutrition services. (NRS 449.0302) A licensee shall not employ or contract with a person to provide medical nutrition therapy or nutrition services unless the person is licens…

NAC 449.009 Control by Division over medical records of medical facility or facility for dependent upon suspension of license or cessation of operation: Authorized actions to remove, store and protect records; facilities to pay cost of maintenance of records; notice before destru…

NAC 449.010 Severability. (NRS 449.0302) If any of the provisions of NAC 449.002 to 449.99939, inclusive, or any application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, it is intended that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application…

NAC 449.0105 Adoption of certain publications by reference; revision of publication after adoption. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302) 1. The State Board of Health hereby adopts by reference: (a) NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, in the form most recently published by the National Fire Protection…

NAC 449.0106 Adoption by reference of certain publications relating to personal protective equipment and prevention of infection; revision of publication after adoption. (NRS 439.200, 439.0302) 1. The following publications are hereby adopted by reference: (a) “Part II.E.: Person…

NAC 449.01065 Requirements relating to personal protective equipment; exception for nursing pool. (NRS 439.200, 439.0302) 1. A medical facility, facility for the dependent or other facility required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed s…

NAC 449.0107 Posting of star rating by medical facility or facility for the dependent; exception. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302, 449.1825) 1. Information posted by a medical facility or facility for the dependent to satisfy the requirements of subsection 2 of NRS 449.1825 must, in addit…

NAC 449.0108 Notification of Division concerning accreditation of medical facility; administrative penalty. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302, 449.165) 1. If a medical facility receives notice from a national accrediting organization that the national accrediting organization has accredited…

NAC 449.0109 Program and policy for control of infection; designation and training of person responsible for infection control. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302) 1. A facility for the dependent shall: (a) Develop and carry out an infection control program to prevent and control infections …

NAC 449.011 Application for license. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302, 449.040) An application for a license that is filed with the Division pursuant to NRS 449.040: 1. Must be complete and include proof of the identity of the applicant that is acceptable to the Division. 2. In accordance …

NAC 449.0112 Investigation; prelicensure or precertification survey; inspection for fire safety; exceptions. (NRS 439.200, 449.0302) 1. Upon receipt of a properly completed application, proof of the identity of the applicant that is acceptable to the Division and the appropriate …

NAC 449.01125 Duties of Division if Central Repository unable to complete investigation of applicant; grounds for denial or revocation of license or delay of action concerning application. (NRS 449.0302) 1. If the Central Repository notifies the Division that it is unable to comp…

NAC 449.0113 Duties of administrator or licensee if Central Repository unable to complete investigation of employee or independent contractor; grounds for termination; actions to ensure patient safety. (NRS 449.0302) 1. If the Central Repository notifies the administrator of, or …

NAC 449.0114 Display of license; compliance with law; transfer of real property; change in administrator, ownership, location, services or maximum number of clients. (NRS 449.0302, 449.050) 1. Upon receipt of a license, the licensee shall display the license at a conspicuous loca…

NAC 449.0115 Review of building plans for new construction or remodeling by certain applicants: Required documents; payment of fees and costs. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 449.0302) 1. An applicant for a license or the renewal of a license to operate a medical facility or facility for …

NAC 449.01153 Approval of building plans for construction or remodeling of certain facilities: Period of validity. (NRS 449.0302) If the Division approves building plans for the construction or remodeling of a facility for modified medical detoxification, a facility for skilled n…

NAC 449.01156 On-site advisory inspection of facility: Written request; action by Division; fee. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 449.0302) 1. A licensee or an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license whose building plans for the construction of a facility have been reviewed purs…

NAC 449.0116 Renewal of license: Application; validity of existing license pending decision on application; inspection of facility; untimely filing or failure to file application. (NRS 439.150, 439.200, 449.0302, 449.050, 449.089) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, …

NAC 449.0118 Denial, suspension or revocation of license: Grounds. (NRS 449.0302) In addition to the grounds set forth in NRS 449.160 and any other grounds specifically applicable to a particular license, the Division may deny an application for a license or may suspend or revoke…

NAC 449.0119 Denial, suspension or revocation of license or endorsement: Appeals. (NRS 449.0302, 449.170) An applicant or licensee who is aggrieved by an action of the Division relating to the denial, suspension or revocation of a license or an endorsement may appeal pursuant to …

NAC 449.011901 Definitions. (NRS 449.0302) As used in NAC 449.011901 to 449.011951, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 449.011903 to 449.011911, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd.…

NAC 449.011903 “Cultural competency training” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Cultural competency training” means the training required by NAC 449.011931. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 449.011906 “Department” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 449.011909 “Director” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Director” means the Director of the Department. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20, eff. 11-2-2020)

NAC 449.011911 “Facility” defined. (NRS 449.0302) “Facility” means a medical facility, facility for the dependent or facility which is otherwise required by regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20, eff. 1…

NAC 449.011913 Types of prohibited discrimination. (NRS 449.0302, 449.101) Pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 449.0302 and paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 449.101, the specific types of prohibited discrimination include, without limitation: 1. Discrimination th…

NAC 449.011916 Policies and procedures for transfer, discharge and provision of services. (NRS 449.0302) A facility shall adopt and maintain policies and procedures for the transfer and discharge of, and the provision of services to, patients or residents in the facility which do…

NAC 449.011919 Posting of notice relating to filing of complaints. (NRS 449.0302) In addition to the statement prescribed by paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 449.101, a facility shall post prominently in the facility and include on any Internet website to market the facility:…

NAC 449.011921 Requirements for posting certain required information: Contents; size; placement. (NRS 449.0302) 1. The statement required to be posted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 449.101 and the notice and information required to be posted pursuant to subsect…

NAC 449.011923 Provision to patient or resident of information concerning complaints. (NRS 449.0302) 1. Upon admission of a patient or resident, the facility shall: (a) Provide the patient or resident with a written copy of the statement required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subs…

NAC 449.011926 Policy on handling of complaints; log of complaints. (NRS 449.0302) A facility shall: 1. Develop and adopt a written policy on how a complaint with the facility that is filed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 449.011923 is documented, investigated an…

NAC 449.011929 Written permission required for presence of certain persons during physical examination where patient is unclothed. (NRS 449.0302) To provide express permission pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 449.102, a patient or resident or the authorized representative of the p…