Nev. Admin. Code § 639.6953

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 639.6953 - Assistive equipment

1. A medical products provider that sells, leases or otherwise provides assistive equipment shall:

(a) Make measurements using the appropriate instruments and techniques to assure the optimal fit and function of the assistive equipment for the consumer;

(b) Deliver, fit and adjust the assistive equipment so that the assistive equipment is fully operable when the medical products provider leaves the premises of the consumer;

(c) Instruct the consumer, the family of the consumer or the primary caregiver of the consumer regarding the use, maintenance, servicing and cautions related to the assistive equipment;

(d) Provide all warranty information regarding the assistive equipment, including, without limitation, any warranty provided by the medical products provider or any commercial warranty available for the assistive equipment; and

(e) Respond to a request for service or repair of the assistive equipment not later than 3 business days after the request is received by the medical products provider, except that such service or repair need not be provided if the account of the consumer is not current with the medical products provider and such an exception is made in writing by the medical products provider to the consumer.

2. A medical products provider that sells, leases or otherwise provides assistive equipment shall develop and use quality assurance policies and procedures that require:

(a) A review to determine the compatibility, utility and safety of assistive equipment that is custom designed and fabricated by the medical products provider when such equipment is used with assistive equipment that is commercially made;

(b) A process of selecting materials used in custom designed and modified assistive equipment to assure that the materials are safe and durable; and

(c) The making and keeping of records regarding communications with health professionals, consumers, and the family and agents of a consumer concerning assistive equipment.

Nev. Admin. Code § 639.6953

Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R008-01, eff. 11-1-2001

NRS 639.070