Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OF IRREVERSIBLE RENAL DISEASE
Clinical Records
Section 449.5585 - Additional requirements

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 449.5585

Current through September 16, 2024

1. In addition to the provisions of NAC 449.558, the clinical record of each patient of a facility must include:

(a) An accurate assessment of the progress of the patient, including all changes in the medical status of the patient;

(b) The results of each diagnostic test concerning the patient that is requested by the attending nephrologist;

(c) Consultation reports; and

(d) All unusual occurrences concerning the care and treatment of the patient.

2. Each member of the interdisciplinary team established pursuant to the provisions of NAC 449.541 shall prepare a written record concerning the progress of the patient. The written record must be prepared at least once every 6 months or more often if required by a change in the medical, nutritional or psychosocial condition of the patient.

3. The condition of each patient of a facility and the response of the patient to treatment must be noted on the daily treatment record of the patient.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001

NRS 449.0302

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