Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74463

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 449.74463 - Finances of patient: Authorization to withhold money

1. A facility for skilled nursing shall not withhold from money held by the facility on behalf of a patient any amount for:

(a) Services related to the maintenance of the patient's room or bed;

(b) Supplies and services for routine personal hygiene that are required by the patient, including, without limitation:

(1) Shampoo, a comb and a brush;

(2) Bath soap, disinfecting soap or specialized cleansing agents required to treat the medical condition of the patient or to treat infection;

(3) A razor and shaving cream;

(4) A toothbrush, toothpaste, denture adhesive, dental cleaner and dental floss;

(5) Moisturizing lotion;

(6) Tissues, cotton balls and cotton swabs;

(7) Deodorant;

(8) Supplies and services for incontinence;

(9) Sanitary napkins and related supplies;

(10) Towels and washcloths;

(11) Hospital gowns;

(12) Nonprescription drugs;

(13) Supplies and services for the patient's nails; and

(14) Supplies and services for the patient's laundry; and

(c) Medically-related social services required by NAC 449.74523.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a facility for skilled nursing may withhold from money held by the facility on behalf of a patient amounts for the following items and services:

(a) A telephone;

(b) A television and radio for the patient's personal use;

(c) Personal comfort items, including, without limitation, smoking materials, notions, novelties and confections;

(d) Cosmetic and grooming items and services that are not required for routine personal hygiene;

(e) Clothing;

(f) Reading material;

(g) Gifts purchased on behalf of the patient;

(h) Flowers and plants;

(i) Items for social events and entertainment that are in addition to the program of activities required by NAC 449.74495;

(j) Special services required for the care of the patient, including, without limitation, the services of a private nurse or aide;

(k) A private room, unless a private room is required because of the medical condition of the patient; and

(l) Food that is specially prepared for the patient or requested in lieu of food that is regularly prepared by the facility as required by NAC 449.74525.

3. A facility for skilled nursing shall not:

(a) Charge a patient any amount for an item or service that has not been requested by the patient.

(b) Require a patient or his or her representative to request an item or service as a condition of the patient being admitted to or remaining in the facility.

4. If an item or service is requested by a patient or his or her representative for which there will be a charge, a facility for skilled nursing shall inform the patient or representative of the amount of the charge.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.74463

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

NRS 449.0302