Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
FACILITIES FOR REFRACTIVE SURGERY
Section 449.4505 - Administrator of facility that performs intraocular lens implants: Duties

1. Ensure that equipment and supplies are sufficient so that intraocular lens implants are performed in a manner that will not endanger the health and safety of the patient;

2. Ensure that all persons in the surgical area use aseptic techniques;

3. Provide suitable equipment for the rapid and routine sterilization of operating room materials;

4. Develop appropriate protocols that include a list of equipment, materials and supplies necessary to carry out the procedure properly;

5. Develop protocols for the provision of services in case of emergency and ensure that all personnel are appropriately trained in those protocols; and

6. Ensure that each circulating nurse in the operating room is a registered nurse.