Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74485

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 449.74485 - Nasogastric tubes

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

1. Able to feed himself or herself with or without assistance is not fed with a nasogastric tube unless a nasogastric tube is unavoidable because of the medical condition of the patient; and

2. Fed with a nasogastric tube receives the services and treatment needed to:

(a) Prevent aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities and nasal-pharyngeal ulcers; and

(b) Restore, if possible, normal eating skills.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74485

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

NRS 449.0302