Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 639.879 Scope of authority to dispense. (NRS 639.070, 639.1375) 1. An advanced practice registered nurse who dispenses drugs to a patient shall do so in accordance with: (a) All applicable statutes and regulations; and (b) The agreement between the advanced practice registere…

NAC 639.892 Use of child-proof container. (NRS 639.070, 639.1375) A controlled substance, dangerous drug or poison dispensed by an advanced practice registered nurse must be dispensed in a child-proof container unless the advanced practice registered nurse determines that a child…

NAC 639.898 Security and storage of controlled substances and drugs. (NRS 639.070, 639.1375) 1. All controlled substances and dangerous drugs which are in the possession of an advanced practice registered nurse must be kept in a locked storage area. Access to the storage area mus…

NAC 639.900 Grounds for denial of application or suspension or revocation of registration. (NRS 639.070, 639.210) The Board may deny the application of an advanced practice registered nurse for a certificate of registration or suspend or revoke his or her certificate of registrat…

NAC 639.902 “Certified registered nurse anesthetist” defined. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) As used in NAC 639.904, 639.906 and 639.908, unless the context otherwise requires, “certified registered nurse anesthetist” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 632.014. (Added to NAC by Bd. of…

NAC 639.904 Certificate of registration required to order, prescribe, possess and administer controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices; application; fee; appearance before Board; renewal. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) 1. A certified registered nurse anesthetist shall n…

NAC 639.906 Notification of Board concerning change to practice location. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) A certified registered nurse anesthetist shall notify the Board in writing of a change in the location of the practice of the certified registered nurse anesthetist not later than 10 …

NAC 639.908 Grounds for denial of application or suspension or revocation of registration. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) The Board may deny the application of a certified registered nurse anesthetist for a certificate of registration or suspend or revoke his or her certificate of regist…

NAC 639.910 Information to be provided by system; procedure to ensure information not lost or destroyed. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727, 639.236) 1. Any computerized system used by a pharmacy for recording information concerning prescriptions must be designed in such a manner that it pro…

NAC 639.912 Requirements for use of system; maintenance of physical records. (NRS 639.070, 639.236) A pharmacist shall use a computerized system which meets the requirements contained in NAC 639.910 to store and retrieve information concerning prescriptions. The use of a computer…

NAC 639.914 Maintenance and availability of information relating to operation; entrance of each prescription into system required; issuance of consecutive numbers for prescriptions. (NRS 639.070, 639.236) Each pharmacy that uses a computerized system to record information concern…

NAC 639.918 Written record of refills; exception. (NRS 639.070, 639.236) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NAC 639.751, the pharmacist must maintain in chronological order a separate written record of each refill that includes: 1. The prescription number; 2. The dat…

NAC 639.921 Sharing information between systems: Conditions and requirements. (NRS 639.070, 639.0745, 639.236) 1. Information concerning prescriptions may be shared between the computerized systems of two or more pharmacies licensed by the Board if: (a) The pharmacies are commonl…

NAC 639.924 Computerized system to record prescriptions required for pharmacies licensed on or after August 27, 1996. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727, 639.236) A person who is issued a license to conduct a pharmacy, including, without limitation, a remote site or satellite consultation si…

NAC 639.926 Transmission of information regarding dispensing of controlled substances to certain persons; adoption and availability of publication by reference. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) 1. Each pharmacy that uses a computerized system to record information concerning prescriptions …

NAC 639.930 Safeguards against access to and modification or manipulation of information. (NRS 639.070, 639.236) The computerized system must have adequate safeguards to: 1. Prevent access by a person who is not authorized to obtain information from the system; 2. Prevent access …

NAC 639.935 Printed record of contents. (NRS 639.070, 639.236) 1. The computerized system must be able to produce a printed record of its contents in a manner that permits an audit of each prescription. 2. The printed record must be provided to the person who requests the record …

NAC 639.938 Auxiliary procedure to document prescriptions when system not functioning. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727, 639.236) If the computerized system is not functioning, the pharmacy must have an auxiliary procedure to document the dispensing of an original or refilled prescription.…

NAC 639.940 “Computerized system to fill prescriptions” defined. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727, 639.2655) As used in NAC 639.940 to 639.943, inclusive, “computerized system to fill prescriptions” means an automated device operated by a computer which is used to prepare and package speci…

NAC 639.9405 Authority to use system. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) A pharmacy may use a computerized system to fill prescriptions if: 1. A licensed pharmacist operates the system; 2. The Board has conducted an inspection of the pharmacy, including an inspection of the system; 3. The s…

NAC 639.941 Written policies and procedures of operation. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) 1. A pharmacy which uses a computerized system to fill prescriptions shall adopt and operate according to written policies and procedures of operation. The written policies and procedures of operati…

NAC 639.9415 Written program for quality assurance. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) A pharmacy which uses a computerized system to fill prescriptions shall operate according to a written program for quality assurance of the system which: 1. Requires continuous monitoring of the system; 2…

NAC 639.942 Written plan for recovery. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) A pharmacy which uses a computerized system to fill prescriptions shall maintain a written plan for recovery of the business from a disaster which affects the ability of the pharmacy to provide services. The written p…

NAC 639.9425 Written program for preventative maintenance of system. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) A pharmacy which uses a computerized system to fill prescriptions shall maintain a written program for preventative maintenance of the system which: 1. Documents the frequency of failures…

NAC 639.943 Required security of drugs and records. (NRS 639.070, 639.2655) 1. A pharmacy which uses a computerized system to fill prescriptions shall install equipment, and establish and maintain written policies and procedures which are necessary to: (a) Prohibit access by unau…

NAC 639.945 Unprofessional conduct; owner responsible for acts of employees. (NRS 639.070, 639.210) 1. The following acts or practices by a holder of any license, certificate or registration issued by the Board or any employee of any business holding any such license, certificate…

NAC 639.951 Violations by employees of pharmacy concerning controlled substances or other drugs; screening tests. (NRS 639.070) 1. If a pharmacist, intern pharmacist, pharmaceutical technician or pharmaceutical technician in training has: (a) Refused to submit to a screening test…

NAC 639.955 Imposition of fines; authority to take disciplinary action. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may impose a fine against a pharmacist or pharmacy pursuant to paragraph (f) of subsection 1 of NRS 639.255 according to the f…

NAC 639.957 Administrative fine in lieu of disciplinary action. (NRS 639.070) 1. In lieu of initiating disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 639.241 to 639.255, inclusive, against a person who holds a certificate, certification, license or permit issued by the Board, the Executive …

NAC 639.960 Dissemination of certain orders and decisions to National Practitioner Data Bank and certain licensing authorities. (NRS 639.070) 1. If the Board: (a) Denies, suspends or revokes a registration of a person pursuant to NRS 453.241; (b) Imposes discipline on a person pu…

NAC 639.965 Failure to comply with order imposing disciplinary action: Issuance of order to show cause; hearing. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) 1. If the Board enters an order pursuant to NRS 639.251 or 639.253 that imposes discipline pursuant to NRS 639.255 and the respondent fails to c…

NAC 639.968 Failure to comply with order imposing disciplinary action: Contents of order to show cause. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) An order to show cause issued pursuant to NAC 639.965 must: 1. Set forth the proposed action for the failure to comply with the order that imposes discip…

NAC 639.972 Failure to comply with order imposing disciplinary action: Service of order to show cause. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) Upon the issuance of an order to show cause pursuant to NAC 639.965, a copy of the order shall promptly be served on the respondent and the respondent’s a…

NAC 639.976 Failure to comply with order imposing disciplinary action: Authority of Board to take action upon conclusion of hearing. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) Upon conclusion of a hearing to show cause ordered pursuant to NAC 639.965, the Board may take the proposed action if: 1. Th…

NAC 639.978 Failure of respondent to appear at hearing to show cause. (NRS 639.070, 639.255) Failure of a respondent to appear at a hearing to show cause ordered pursuant to NAC 639.965 shall be deemed a waiver of the respondent’s objection to the proposed action. (Added to NAC b…

NAC 640.001 Definitions. (NRS 640.050) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 640.003 to 640.006, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs, eff. 10-17…

NAC 640.003 “Approved course” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Approved course” means a course of study or training for continuing education which is: 1. Offered by a recognized provider of continuing education; and 2. Approved by the Board for a specific number of units of continuing edu…

NAC 640.0045 “Hour” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Hour” means not less than 50 minutes nor more than 60 minutes. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs, eff. 5-19-88)

NAC 640.0046 “Licensee” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Licensee” means a person licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 640 of NRS. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs by R059-06, eff. 9-18-…

NAC 640.0048 “Provider of health care” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs, eff. 6-11-90)

NAC 640.005 “Recognized provider of continuing education” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Recognized provider of continuing education” means any person recognized by the Board as competent to provide an approved course. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19…

NAC 640.006 “Unit of continuing education” defined. (NRS 640.050) “Unit of continuing education” means 10 hours of instruction in an approved course. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19-88)

NAC 640.008 “Direct supervision” interpreted. (NRS 640.050, 640.094, 640.120, 640.275) 1. For the purpose of subsection 2 of NRS 640.120, the Board will interpret “direct supervision” to mean the direction or assistance provided to a student of physical therapy by a licensed phys…

NAC 640.010 Announcement of meetings; list of licensees. (NRS 640.050) 1. The Executive Director of the Board shall announce, pursuant to NRS 241.020, the time and place of each scheduled meeting of the Board. 2. The Board will provide a copy of its list of licensees to the Commi…

NAC 640.020 Application for license. (NRS 640.050, 640.090, 640.250) 1. Each completed application for a license as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant must: (a) Include professional references; (b) Be accompanied by the appropriate fee; and (c) Be notarized. 2…

NAC 640.025 Schedule of fees. (NRS 640.050, 640.090, 640.100, 640.110, 640.150, 640.250, 640.260) The following fees are established: 1. For a physical therapist: (a) Initial application for a license............................................................................... …

NAC 640.040 Examination of applicants. (NRS 640.050, 640.080, 640.092, 640.100) 1. The Board will use the examination prepared by a professional examination service retained by the Board in the examination of an applicant for a license as a physical therapist or a physical therap…