Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
FACILITIES FOR MODIFIED MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION
Section 449.15349 - Medication and biologicals
Current through December 12, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an order for medication or biologicals for a client must be in writing and signed by the practitioner, or other appropriate professional person authorized by state or federal law to order the medication or biological, who is responsible for the care of the patient.
2. When a telephone or verbal order is used to order medications or biologicals, the order must be:
3. Each order for a medication or biological must include, without limitation, the name of the medication or biological, and the dosage, time or frequency of administration and route of administration of the medication or biological.
4. Only a member of the staff of the facility who is authorized by state law to administer medication or biologicals may administer medication or biologicals at the facility.
5. Each facility shall have a system to monitor and improve the process of administering medication and biologicals.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R129-99, 11-29-99, eff. 1-1-2000
NRS 449.0302