Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449.181 - Medical facility that has custody of child pursuant to court order to adopt policy relating to medical care and medications for child; employees to receive copy of policy1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a medical facility that has custody of a child pursuant to the order of a court shall adopt a policy concerning the manner in which to:(a) Document the orders of the treating physician of a child;(b) Administer medication to a child;(c) Store, handle and dispose of medication;(d) Document the administration of medication and any errors in the administration of medication;(e) Minimize errors in the administration of medication; and(f) Address errors in the administration of medication.2. Such a medical facility shall ensure that each employee of the medical facility who will administer medication to such a child receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.Added to NRS by 2011, 1357Added to NRS by 2011, 1357, effective 1/1/2012