2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 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 policy.
1. 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, 1357)
