Nev. Admin. Code § 449.2718

Current through June 11, 2024
Section 449.2718 - Residents requiring manual removal of fecal impactions or use of enemas or suppositories
1. A person who requires the manual removal of fecal impactions or the use of enemas or suppositories must not be admitted to a residential facility or be permitted to remain as a resident of a residential facility unless:
(a) The resident is able to provide the care for himself or herself; or
(b) The care is administered according to the written instructions of a physician by a medical professional who has been trained to provide that care.
2. The caregivers employed by a residential facility with a resident who requires the manual removal of fecal impactions or the use of enemas or suppositories shall ensure that privacy is afforded to the resident when that care is being provided.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.2718

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97; A by R204-99, 2-10-2000

NRS 449.0302