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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 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

Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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.

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