Nev. Admin. Code § 449.879

Current through June 11, 2024

Section 449.879 - Qualifications and duties of administrator

1. Each employment agency shall appoint an administrator who:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Has a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(c) Is responsible and mature and exhibits empathy, listening skills and other personal qualities which will enable the administrator to understand the problems of elderly persons and persons with disabilities;

(d) Understands the provisions of this chapter and chapter 449 of NRS; and

(e) Has demonstrated the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

2. The administrator of an employment agency shall oversee the daily operation of the employment agency and shall appoint another employee to assume the responsibilities of the administrator in the absence of the administrator. The responsibilities of an administrator include, without limitation:

(a) Employing qualified personnel and providing for their training;

(b) Ensuring that the employment agency refers only properly trained attendants to provide nonmedical services to clients;

(c) Ensuring that an initial assessment of the needs of each client is completed and that an attendant referred to provide nonmedical services to a client is capable of providing the services necessary to meet those needs;

(d) Ensuring that the clients of the employment agency receive needed nonmedical services; and

(e) Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the employment agency, including, without limitation, policies and procedures concerning terminating the nonmedical services provided to a client when they are no longer necessary.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.879

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R109-18, eff. 1-30-2019