2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 433B - Additional Provisions Relating to Children
NRS 433B.135 - Adoption of policies concerning the administration of medications.
1. The Administrator shall adopt a policy for each treatment facility and any other division facility into which a child may be committed by a court order 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. The Administrator shall ensure that each employee who comes into direct contact with a child at any treatment facility and any other division facility into which a child may be committed by a court order and who will administer medication to a child receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1362)
