Nev. Admin. Code § 449.99732

Current through November 8, 2024

Section 449.99732 - Meals; hydration; sanitation

1. A recovery center shall ensure that each patient admitted to the center receives:

(a) Meals at regular intervals; and

(b) A therapeutic diet if such a diet is prescribed by the attending physician, physician assistant, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse or podiatric physician of the patient or ordered by a licensed dietitian.

2. A recovery center shall provide to each patient admitted to the center:

(a) Food that is prepared to conserve the nutritional value and flavor of the food.

(b) Food that is nourishing, palatable, attractive and served at the proper temperature.

(c) A well-balanced diet that meets the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of the patient.

3. A recovery center shall provide each patient in the center with sufficient fluids to maintain proper hydration and health.

4. A recovery center shall:

(a) Comply with the applicable provisions of chapter 446 of NRS and chapter 446 of NAC and obtain such permits as are necessary from the Division for the preparation and service of food;

(b) Maintain a report of each inspection concerning the sanitation of the center for at least 1 year after the date of the inspection;

(c) Maintain a report of each corrective action taken to address a deficiency noted in a report described in paragraph (b) for at least 1 year after the date of the corrective action;

(d) Procure food from sources that are approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state and local authorities;

(e) Store, prepare and serve food under sanitary conditions; and

(f) Dispose of refuse and garbage properly.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.99732

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R121-16A, eff. 9/21/2017; A by R048-22A, eff. 12/29/2022

NRS 439.200, 449.0302, 449.0303