Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
PROVISION OF HOSPICE CARE
Medical Services
Section 449.0186 - Requirements for plan of care
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 449.0186
Current through September 16, 2024
1. The medical director of a program of hospice care shall cause a written plan of care to be established for each patient in the program. Any person who furnishes care for the patient shall adhere to the plan.
2. A plan of care must:
(a) Be established by the physician of the
patient or by the medical director of the program of hospice care, and the
interdisciplinary team which provides the hospice care;
(b) Include an assessment of the needs of the
patient and identify the services required by the patient, which must include
the management of discomfort and relief of symptoms of the patient;
(c) State the scope and frequency of each
service to be provided to the patient and members of his or her family;
and
(d) Be reviewed and updated at
intervals that are specified in the plan by the person who established the
plan. The review must be documented in writing.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 7-20-90
NRS 449.0302
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