Section 11-96-25 - Nursing service(a) Each program shall have nursing staff sufficient in number and qualifications to meet the needs of the clients.(b) Nursing services shall be under the supervision of a registered nurse.(c) If there are clients admitted who require skilled nursing, the services will be provided by a registered nurse or under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.(d) Nursing services shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) Nursing assessment of each client and development of an appropriate plan of care by a registered nurse;(2) Nursing observations and summaries of the client's status recorded monthly, or more frequently if appropriate, by a licensed nurse;(3) Completion of all physician's orders with proper documentation;(4) Supportive services for all clients to encourage them to participate in appropriate daily activities;(5) Physical care to keep clients well-groomed, clean, comfortable, and protected from accidents and infections;(6) Proper care to prevent decubiti, contractures or deformities;(7) Coordination of an overall plan of care for each client, consistent with the physician's medical care plan and developed by the various disciplines involved;(8) Frequent physical checks to insure that all clients are present and accounted for;(9) Restorative and preventive nursing care including client and family education as appropriate for each client;(10) Weighing each client at least monthly;(11) Provision of emergency care, including arrangements for transportation;(12) Notification of the physician of any marked changes in the client's condition; and(13) Administration of medications or monitoring of self-administration of medication by clients.(e) Nursing service space and beds shall be provided for the treatment of clients.[Eff ] (Auth: HRS § 321-11) (Imp: HRS § 321-11)