Nev. Admin. Code § 449.2716 - Residents having colostomy or ileostomy

1. A person who has a colostomy or ileostomy must not be admitted to a residential facility or be permitted to remain as a resident of a residential facility unless:

(a) The resident is mentally and physically capable of properly caring for his or her colostomy or ileostomy, with or without assistance, and the resident's physician has stated in writing that the colostomy or ileostomy is completely healed; or

(b) The care for the colostomy or ileostomy is provided by a medical professional who is trained to provide that care.

2. The caregivers employed by a residential facility with a resident who has a colostomy or ileostomy shall ensure that:

(a) All bags used by the resident are discarded appropriately; and

(b) Privacy is afforded to the resident when care for the colostomy or ileostomy is being provided.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.2716

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97

NRS 449.0302