Section 449.5505 - Medical director1. The medical director of a facility: (a) Must be certified in nephrology or pediatric nephrology or be eligible for that certification by a board that is approved by the American Medical Association; or(b) During the 5 years immediately preceding July 1, 2001, must have served for at least 12 months as the director of a dialysis program.2. The medical director shall: (a) Develop objectives for the treatment of patients of the facility based on a review of data assessed through activities conducted at the facility to ensure the quality of the facility;(b) Ensure that each licensed nurse and dialysis technician employed at the facility has received adequate training;(c) Monitor the care and treatment provided to each patient of the facility; and(d) Develop and carry out each policy that the facility is required to establish pursuant to the provisions of NAC 449.501 to 449.5795, inclusive.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.5505
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001