Nev. Admin. Code § 449.259

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 449.259 - Supervision and treatment of residents generally

1. A residential facility shall ensure that the staff of the facility collaborate with each resident of the facility, the family of the resident and other persons who provide care for the resident, including, without limitation, a qualified provider of health care, as interpreted by section 8, to:

(a) Develop a person-centered service plan for the resident; and

(b) Review the person-centered service plan at least once each year.

2. A person-centered service plan developed pursuant to this section must include, without limitation:

(a) Provisions concerning activities of daily living, medication management, cognitive safety, assistive devices, special needs, social and recreational needs and involvement of ancillary services;

(b) Protective supervision as necessary for the resident;

(c) The manner in which all caregivers will be informed of the required supervision of the resident;

(d) The manner in which the facility will ensure that the resident has the opportunity to attend the religious service of his or her choice and participate in personal and private pastoral counseling;

(e) Permission for the resident to rest in his or her room at any time;

(f) Permission for the resident to enter or leave the facility at any time if the resident:

(1) Is physically and mentally capable of leaving the facility; and

(2) Complies with the rules established by the administrator of the facility for leaving the facility;

(g) Laundry services for the resident unless the resident elects in writing to make other arrangements;

(h) The manner in which the facility will ensure that the resident's clothes are clean, comfortable and presentable;

(i) A requirement that the facility must inform the resident or his or her representative of the actions that the resident should take to protect the resident's valuables;

(j) A written program of activities for the resident that includes scheduled and unscheduled activities that are suited to his or her interests and capacities; and

(k) If the resident has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, measures to address that dementia and ensure the safety of the resident in the facility, including, without limitation:

(1) Any measures taken pursuant to NAC 449.2754 or 449.2756; and

(2) Provisions for the transfer of the resident pursuant to NAC 449.2706 if:

(I) It is determined through an assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 449.1845 that the resident meets the criteria prescribed in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of that section; and

(II) The facility does not meet the requirements of NAC 449.2754 or 449.2756 or is otherwise unable to properly care for the resident.

3. The administrator of a residential facility may require a resident who leaves the facility to inform a member of the staff of the facility upon his or her departure and return.

4. The employees of a residential facility shall:

(a) Treat each resident in a kind and considerate manner; and

(b) Respect each resident's independence and ability to make decisions on his or her own, whenever possible.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.259

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97; A by R073-03, 1-22-2004; A by R043-22A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 439.200, 449.0302