Section 449.7478 - Requirements for contracts to provide nursing servicesIf a nursing pool provides nursing services under a contract with another entity, other than a licensed medical facility, the services must be furnished in accordance with the terms of a written contract. The contract must:
1. Provide for retention by the nursing pool of responsibility for and control of the services.2. Designate the services to be provided, including the setting and geographical area to be served. Services provided must be within the scope and limitations set forth in a physician's plan of treatment for his or her patient, and must not be altered with regard to type, amount, frequency or duration, unless the patient suffers an adverse reaction to that treatment.3. Describe the means of supervision of the personnel performing the services.4. Describe the method of coordinating the services with the nursing pool.5. Specify the method of determining charges by and reimbursement of the nursing pool for specific services provided under the contract. Only the nursing pool may bill or collect for services rendered.6. Specify the period the contract will be effective and the frequency with which the contract will be reviewed. The contract must be reviewed not less than annually.7. Ensure that the personnel and services which are the subject of the contract meet the requirements of NAC 449.747 to 449.7481, inclusive, including those requirements concerning licensure, qualifications, medical examinations, functions, supervision, orientation and continuing education.8. Provide that only the nursing pool may accept patients for nursing services.9. Ensure that the personnel and services which are the subject of the contract will provide treatment to referred patients without regard to race, creed or national origin.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.7478
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-31-90; A by R044-97, 10-30-97