Nev. Admin. Code § 449.570 - General qualifications; identification to be worn during training; provision of care; requirements to act as preceptor

1. A person may not act as a dialysis technician at a facility unless he or she is qualified in accordance with the provisions of NAC 449.5705 to 449.5775, inclusive.

2. If a dialysis technician receives training in any area of a facility in which treatment is provided to a patient of the facility, the dialysis technician shall, during the period in which he or she is located in that area, wear a tag or similar device that identifies the dialysis technician. The tag or similar device must be worn in a visible manner.

3. Until a dialysis technician becomes qualified in accordance with the provisions of NAC 449.5705 to 449.5775, inclusive, the dialysis technician may provide care to a patient of a facility only if the care is provided:

(a) As part of the training received by the dialysis technician at the facility; and

(b) Under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse or preceptor who is assigned for that purpose by the facility.

4. A person shall not act as a preceptor for a facility unless he or she:

(a) Is a licensed nurse or dialysis technician who has at least 6 months of experience in performing hemodialysis obtained within the 24 months immediately preceding the date the person becomes a preceptor for the facility;

(b) Obtains a recommendation from the supervising nurse of the facility to be a preceptor; and

(c) Files with the facility a current written list concerning his or her knowledge and skills that is prepared in accordance with the provisions of NAC 449.5745.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.570

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001

NRS 449.0302