Nev. Admin. Code § 449.701

Current through December 31, 2024
Section 449.701 - Preparations for emergencies; reporting of fire or disaster
1. A facility must have a written and regularly rehearsed disaster preparedness plan for members of the staff and residents to follow in case of fire, explosion or other emergency.
2. There must be written procedures for personnel to follow in an emergency, including:
(a) The care of the residents and emergency coverage by physicians;
(b) The notification of attending physicians and other persons responsible for the residents;
(c) Arrangements for transportation for hospitalization or other appropriate services; and
(d) Arrangements to ensure that water is available to the essential areas of the facility if there is an interruption in the facility's normal supply of water.
3. A facility shall notify the Bureau of the occurrence of a fire or disaster in the facility within 24 hours after the facility becomes aware of the fire or disaster.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.701

Bd. of Health, Intermediate Care Facilities Reg. §§ 3.6-3.7.3, eff. 12-5-75-NAC A by R066-04, 8-4-2004

NRS 449.0302