Section 449.74341 - Responsibilities and duties of administrator1. The administrator of a facility is responsible to the governing body of the facility for the operation of the facility in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility.2. The administrator shall: (a) Organize the administrative functions of each program, delegate duties and establish a formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates.(b) Ensure that a written manual defining the policies and procedures of each program is prepared, regularly revised, and updated at least annually. The manual must: (1) Contain all policies and procedures of the facility, including, without limitation, definitions and other documentation required by NAC 449.74311 to 449.74373, inclusive; and(2) Be available to members of the staff of the facility at all times at designated and convenient locations.(c) Appoint a person who is qualified by education, experience and training to act as administrator in his or her absence.(d) Notify the Bureau within 24 hours after the administrator becomes aware of: (1) The death of a patient at the facility; or(2) The elopement from the facility of an at-risk patient.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74341
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-06, eff. 7-14-2006; A by R016-20A, eff. 11/2/2020