Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 441A.980 Circumstances where report required. (NRS 441A.120, 441A.150) A provider of health care who treats a patient who has attempted suicide or is suspected to have attempted suicide shall report the case or suspected case of attempted suicide pursuant to subsection 3 of N…

NAC 441A.982 Contents of report. (NRS 441A.120, 441A.150) 1. A provider of health care who is required by NAC 441A.980 to report a case or suspected case of attempted suicide shall include in the report required pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 441A.150, to the extent that the inf…

NAC 441A.984 Date of report to Chief Medical Officer; provision of supplemental information; administrative procedures to avoid multiple reports; administrative fine; date of report to Patient Protection Commission. (NRS 441A.120, 441A.150) 1. A provider of health care who is req…

NAC 442.005 “Licensed dietitian” defined. (NRS 439.200) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “licensed dietitian” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 640E.040. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R090-12, eff. 12-20-12)

NAC 442.010 Severability. (NRS 439.200) If any of the provisions of this chapter or any application thereof to any person, thing, or circumstance is held invalid, it is intended that such invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or their application, that can be given effe…

NAC 442.017 Methods of sterilization. (NRS 439.200) The instruments used to assist a woman in labor or during the delivery of a baby in a home must be sterilized by: 1. Washing the instruments in a solution of glutaraldehyde; 2. Heating instruments which are not made of glass at …

NAC 442.018 Sanitary practices. (NRS 439.200) Any person attending to a childbirth in a home shall: 1. Wash his or her hands with a bacteriocidal solution for at least 5 minutes immediately before attending to the prospective mother; 2. Cover his or her hair adequately; 3. Wear s…

NAC 442.020 Definitions. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) As used in NAC 442.020 to 442.050, inclusive: 1. “Freestanding birthing center” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 442.003. 2. “Hospital” means a medical facility as defined in NRS 449.0151. 3. “State Public Health Laboratory” me…

NAC 442.030 Taking of blood sample required; requirement for testing and reporting of certain disorders; discussion of disorder and options for treatment. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 442.035, any physician, midwife, nurse, freestanding birthing c…

NAC 442.035 Transfer of infant from hospital or freestanding birthing center: First blood sample. (NRS 442.008) If an infant is transferred from a hospital or freestanding birthing center to another hospital or freestanding birthing center: 1. During the first 2 days of life, the…

NAC 442.040 Taking of second blood sample required. (NRS 442.008) If an infant is born in a hospital or freestanding birthing center, a second blood sample must be taken from the infant as follows: 1. For an infant whose first blood sample was taken within 48 hours of birth, betw…

NAC 442.044 Additional blood samples: Infant receiving extended care; blood transfusions. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. Each hospital in which an infant receives extended care shall take: (a) A first blood sample from the infant upon admission to that hospital and before any blood pr…

NAC 442.0445 Requirements for taking of blood sample. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. Any blood sample taken pursuant to NAC 442.030 to 442.044, inclusive, must be taken in the manner prescribed by the publication adopted by reference in subsection 2 of NAC 442.045. 2. A physician, mid…

NAC 442.045 Adoption by reference and availability of certain publications; revision of publications after adoption. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel published by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the United States Department of …

NAC 442.046 Laboratory testing of blood sample to detect certain disorders: Reporting of positive test; evaluation of child by physician. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. Upon receiving a blood sample pursuant to NAC 442.0445, the State Public Health Laboratory shall perform the laborat…

NAC 442.050 Duties of nurse in charge or person legally responsible for registering birth of child; completion of newborn screening collection form required when blood sample not taken. (NRS 439.200, 442.008) 1. If an infant is born in a hospital or freestanding birthing center, …

NAC 442.052 Definitions. (NRS 442.320) As used in NAC 442.052 to 442.058, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 442.305, 442.310 and 442.315 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R176…

NAC 442.054 Review of certain records; identification and contact of patient. (NRS 442.320) In carrying out the provisions of NRS 442.300 to 442.330, inclusive, the Chief Medical Officer or a representative thereof: 1. May review any: (a) Records of birth, stillbirth, death or fe…

NAC 442.056 Notice of inclusion of certain information in system; request for exclusion of name of patient. (NRS 442.320) 1. Before including any information in the system that would reveal the identity of a patient, the Chief Medical Officer or a representative thereof shall adv…

NAC 442.058 Access to and confidentiality of information in system. (NRS 442.330) The Chief Medical Officer shall establish appropriate procedures and take any other actions necessary to ensure that: 1. Access to the information contained in the system is limited to persons who a…

NAC 442.060 Confidential records. (NRS 442.140, 442.190, 442.330) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or required to carry out NRS 442.300 to 442.330, inclusive, and NAC 442.052 to 442.058, inclusive: (a) Any information concerning personal facts and circumstances obt…

NAC 442.070 Chief Medical Officer to control information. (NRS 442.140, 442.190, 442.330) The Chief Medical Officer shall control confidential information, designate persons who may utilize and disclose the information, and acquaint those persons with all regulations concerning c…

NAC 442.080 Chief of Bureau of Children’s Services to inform employees of policy. (NRS 442.140, 442.190, 442.330) The Chief of the Bureau of Children’s Services shall inform all employees of the Bureau of regulations relating to confidential materials. [Bd. of Health, Confidentia…

NAC 442.090 Chief Medical Officer to establish procedures for enforcement. (NRS 442.140, 442.190, 442.330) The Chief Medical Officer shall establish appropriate procedures to ensure the enforcement of NAC 442.060, 442.070 and 442.080. [Bd. of Health, Confidentiality of Records Re…

NAC 442.100 Definitions. As used in NAC 442.100 to 442.200, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 442.110 to 442.170, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification)

NAC 442.110 “Abortion” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Abortion” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 442.240. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 1, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.1, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.120 “Commencement of pregnancy” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Commencement of pregnancy” means the time of conception, the time of ovulation or 2 weeks after the first day of the last normal menses. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 2, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.2, 2-2…

NAC 442.130 “First trimester” defined. (NRS 439.200) “First trimester” means the period from the commencement of pregnancy through the 12th week of pregnancy. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 4, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.3, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.140 “Health” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Health” includes, but is not limited to, physical, emotional, psychological and familial considerations. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 7, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.4, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.150 “Physician” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Physician” means a physician licensed in this State or employed by the Federal Government. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 3, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.5, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.160 “Second trimester” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Second trimester” means the period from the 13th week of pregnancy through the 24th week of pregnancy. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 5, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.6, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.170 “Third trimester” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Third trimester” means the period from the 25th week of pregnancy until the termination of the pregnancy. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 6, eff. 12-1-72; A and renumbered as § 1.7, 2-24-78]

NAC 442.180 Required training of counselor; verification by attending physician. (NRS 442.260) 1. A person who counsels a pregnant woman before an abortion to obtain informed consent pursuant to NRS 442.253, must have completed training in: (a) Sexual and reproductive health, inc…

NAC 442.190 Follow-up physical examinations. (NRS 439.200) An early interruption of a pregnancy must be followed by a suitable physical examination to determine that an ectopic pregnancy has not been left undisturbed following the abortion. [Bd. of Health, Abortion Reg. § 6.0, ef…

NAC 442.200 Reports. (NRS 439.200) 1. A form for reporting an abortion must be completed by the physician or the physician’s staff for each abortion performed. The contents of the form must be substantially the same as the standard recommended by the National Center for Health St…

NAC 442.210 Fees for certain early intervention services provided to infant or toddler with disability. (NRS 439.150, 439.200) 1. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall charge and collect fees for early intervention servi…

NAC 442.222 Sliding schedule of fees for certain services and supplies concerning family planning. (NRS 439.150, 439.200) 1. For a client who qualifies pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 300 et seq. for services and supplies concerning family planning, the fee, if any, to be charged and co…

NAC 442.250 Definitions. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) As used in NAC 442.250 to 442.550, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 442.255 to 442.350, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of He…

NAC 442.255 “Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Advanced practice registered nurse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 632.012. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R064-04, eff. 8-4-2004)

NAC 442.270 “Division” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Division” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85)

NAC 442.290 “Hospital” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Hospital” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.012. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85)

NAC 442.306 “Level I basic care facility” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Level I basic care facility” means a hospital licensed by the Division to provide the neonatal services that are specified in NAC 442.380. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-1-89; A 9-16-92; R064-04, …

NAC 442.308 “Level II specialty care facility” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Level II specialty care facility” means a hospital licensed by the Division to provide the neonatal services that are specified in NAC 442.390. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-1-89; A 9-16-92;…

NAC 442.310 “Level III subspecialty care facility” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Level III subspecialty care facility” means a hospital licensed by the Division to provide neonatal intensive care for infants as specified in NAC 442.401 and 442.430. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Hea…

NAC 442.321 “Neonate” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Neonate” means an infant who is less than 28 days of age. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, 7-16-85; eff. 8-1-85; A 9-1-89)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 442.340)

NAC 442.330 “Neonatologist” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Neonatologist” means a physician certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and its Subboard of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, 7-16-85, eff. 8-1-85; A 9-1-89)

NAC 442.341 “Pediatrician” defined. (NRS 442.007, 449.0302) “Pediatrician” means a physician who is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-1-89)