Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74479

Current through June 11, 2024

Section 449.74479 - Urinary problems

Based on the comprehensive assessment of a patient conducted pursuant to NAC 449.74433, a facility for skilled nursing shall ensure that a patient:

1. Who is admitted to the facility without an indwelling catheter is not required to use a catheter unless catheterization is unavoidable because of the medical condition of the patient; and

2. Who is incontinent receives the services and treatment needed to prevent the infection of the patient's urinary tract and restore the normal function of his or her bladder.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74479

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-99, eff. 9-27-99

NRS 449.0302