Nev. Admin. Code § 449.231 - First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
1. Within 30
days after an administrator or caregiver of a residential facility is employed
at the facility, the administrator or caregiver must be trained in first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The advanced certificate in first aid and
adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation issued by the American Red Cross or an
equivalent certification will be accepted as proof of that training.
2. A first-aid kit must be available at the
facility. The first-aid kit must include, without limitation:
(a) A germicide safe for use by
humans;
(b) Sterile gauze
pads;
(c) Adhesive bandages, rolls
of gauze and adhesive tape;
(d)
Disposable gloves;
(e) A shield or
mask to be used by a person who is administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
and
(f) A thermometer or other
device that may be used to determine the bodily temperature of a
person.
3. Except for
first aid in an emergency, no treatment or medication may be administered to a
resident without the approval of a physician, physician assistant or advanced
practice registered nurse.
Notes
NRS 439.200, 449.0302
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