R432-600-17. Nursing Services

  (1) Each facility shall provide nursing services commensurate with the needs of the patients served.

  (2) All non-medical patient services shall be under the general direction of the director of nursing, except as specifically exempted by facility policy.

  (3) Each Type II clinic shall employ and designate in writing a director of nursing who will be responsible for the organization and functioning of the nursing staff and related service.

  (a) The director of nursing shall be a registered nurse who has academic or post graduate training acceptable to the medical director.

  (b) The director of nursing in consultation with the medical director shall plan and direct the delivery of nursing care by nursing staff.

  (4) Nursing service personnel shall assist the physician, plan and deliver nursing care, treatments, and procedures commensurate with the patient's needs and clinic protocols.

  (5) The facility shall provide adequate equipment in good working order to meet the needs of patients.

  (6) Disposable and single-use items shall be properly disposed after use.