Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 442.711 Report by applicant of receipt of child support; application for assistance in obtaining child support. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. An applicant for participation in the program or a client shall report to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health any payments of chi…

NAC 442.712 Receipt of donations, judgments or settlements. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) Any money received by or on behalf of a client from any donations, judgments or settlements relating to an eligible condition for which the client receives services from a provider under the progra…

NAC 442.715 Eligibility of providers under program. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. To provide services to clients, physicians and other regular providers of services under the program must have executed a memorandum of understanding with the Division, except that providers who provide…

NAC 442.718 Prohibition against discrimination. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) No person may exclude from, deny the benefits of or otherwise discriminate against a person who wishes to participate in the program because of that person’s race, creed, color, national origin or sex. (Added …

NAC 442.720 Format of forms to be used. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) Forms used for application, financial eligibility, authorization and payment must be in a format satisfactory to the program. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-27-89)

NAC 442.725 Date of eligibility for participation; submission of application; annual updates. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an applicant’s eligibility for participation in the program begins: (a) On the date on which the applicant contact…

NAC 442.751 Limitations of program. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) The program will: 1. Not provide for the total care of a client. 2. Provide only services that are related to treating a client’s condition. 3. Cover conditions with a poor or variable prognosis only as funding for the pr…

NAC 442.765 Grounds for terminating eligibility of client. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) A program specialist shall terminate the eligibility of a client for the following reasons: 1. The client reaches the limitation on age set forth in NAC 442.782. 2. The client has achieved maximum a…

NAC 442.770 Submission and contents of claims. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, a provider shall submit a claim for the payment of services provided to a client to third-party payers before submitting the claim to the Division under t…

NAC 442.775 Payment or denial of claim for medical services: Notification of denial to provider; procedure for review of denial and appeal of decision of Bureau. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. A program specialist shall determine whether to pay a claim for services furnished by a prov…

NAC 442.780 Denial of medical services: Notification of applicant or client; procedure for review of denial and appeal of decision of Bureau. (NRS 442.140, 442.190) 1. If a program specialist determines that: (a) An applicant for services under the program does not meet the requi…

NAC 442.782 Eligibility for medical services. (NRS 442.190) To be eligible for medical services for an eligible medical condition under the program, a person must: 1. Be below the age of 19 years; 2. Have a suspected or confirmed eligible medical condition; and 3. Meet the requir…

NAC 442.784 Eligible medical conditions: Categories; identification. (NRS 442.190) 1. A client’s eligible medical condition will be assigned to one of the following categories to determine the extent of medical services that will be provided under the program: (a) Category 1 incl…

NAC 442.786 Ineligible conditions and services. (NRS 442.190) The program does not cover the following conditions and services: 1. Acute infectious diseases. 2. Learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and problems related to behavior. 3. Allergies. 4. The alteration of a…

NAC 442.788 Payment for dietary supplements and medications; additional covered services. (NRS 442.190) 1. The program does not pay for dietary supplements or medications relating to eligible medical conditions except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and in the circumstances…

NAC 442.850 Annual reports to Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Contents. (NRS 442.540, 442.550) The annual written report required to be submitted to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 442.550 by li…

NAC 442.860 Referral of child for certain services: Notification of Division of Public and Behavioral Health. (NRS 442.540) If a licensed hospital or licensed freestanding birthing center makes a referral for a newborn child because the newborn child needs assistance with accessi…

NAC 444.0005 “Division” defined. (NRS 439.200) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “Division” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 10-30-97; A by R177-99…

NAC 444.001 Articles requiring sterilization. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) Used or secondhand articles of bedding requiring sterilization or disinfection are: 1. Quilted pads. 2. Bunk quilts. 3. Comforters. 4. Mattresses. 5. Mattress pads. 6. Cushions. 7. Pillows. 8. Sheets. 9. Blanket…

NAC 444.002 Methods of sterilization. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) Sterilization or disinfection of used or secondhand articles listed in NAC 444.001 must be by one of the following methods, under the conditions outlined: 1. By thorough washing and sterilization by prolonged boiling fo…

NAC 444.003 Approval of sterilization process: Application; limitations. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) 1. Before engaging in any of the processes described in NAC 444.002, application must be made to the Chief Medical Officer or his or her authorized agents, designating the process whic…

NAC 444.004 Premises used for sterilization. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) All premises, rooms, chambers, and devices used for the purpose of sterilization or disinfection must be kept in a clean and orderly condition, free from accumulated dust, dirt and other filth, and must be kept f…

NAC 444.005 New covering required. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) Filthy or soiled articles of bedding are not considered properly sterilized or disinfected unless the fabric covering the articles is laundered or replaced by a clean or new covering and the filling material subjected to o…

NAC 444.006 Permit required to reuse materials obtained from dumps, junkyards or hospitals. (NRS 439.200, 444.020) No articles or materials obtained from public dump grounds, junkyards or hospitals may be reused in the manufacturing, making or renovating of mattresses, bed coveri…

NAC 444.00701 Definitions. (NRS 439.200) As used in NAC 444.00701 to 444.00939, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 444.00703 to 444.00757, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of He…

NAC 444.00703 “Aftercare instructions” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Aftercare instructions” means written directions given to a client after an invasive body decoration procedure, specific to the care and healing of the procedure rendered. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, ef…

NAC 444.00705 “Apprentice” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Apprentice” means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of performing invasive body decoration procedures in an invasive body decoration establishment. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00707 “Client” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Client” means any person, including, without limitation, a customer or employee of an invasive body decoration establishment, who utilizes the services of an establishment regardless of whether those services are performed for remune…

NAC 444.00709 “Contamination” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Contamination” means the presence or potential presence of blood, infectious materials or other types of impure materials that have been introduced or potentially introduced to any work surfaces, equipment or instruments rende…

NAC 444.00711 “Disinfect” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Disinfect” means the use of a disinfectant to destroy or inhibit pathogenic microorganisms on work surfaces, equipment or instruments. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00713 “Disinfectant” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Disinfectant” means a chemical agent that destroys, neutralizes or inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00715 “Handwashing sink” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Handwashing sink” means a sink used solely for washing hands, arms or other portions of the body. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00717 “Health authority” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Health authority” means the officers and agents of: 1. The Division; or 2. The local board of health. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00719 “Infection control plan” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Infection control plan” means a written document that describes the formal procedures which an invasive body decoration establishment will follow to prevent the spread of pathogens. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R…

NAC 444.00721 “Invasive body decoration establishment” or “establishment” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Invasive body decoration establishment” or “establishment” means any location, whether temporary, mobile or permanent, where invasive body decoration procedures are offered as a serv…

NAC 444.00723 “Invasive body decoration operator” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Invasive body decoration operator” means any person engaged in the business or service of performing invasive body decoration procedures, including, without limitation, employees of an invasive body decorat…

NAC 444.00725 “Invasive body decoration procedure” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Invasive body decoration procedure” means any technique used to permanently or temporarily adorn, stretch or decorate the body, including, without limitation, tattooing, permanent makeup, body piercing and…

NAC 444.00727 “Jewelry” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Jewelry” means any ornament inserted into the body by means of an invasive body decoration procedure. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00729 “Medical waste” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Medical waste” has the meaning ascribed to it in NAC 444.589. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00731 “Permanent makeup” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Permanent makeup” means cosmetic tattooing which includes, without limitation, the application of permanent eyeliner, eyebrows, lip liner, full lip color, repigmentation or camouflage. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112…

NAC 444.00733 “Permit” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Permit” means written approval by the health authority to operate an invasive body decoration establishment. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00735 “Pierced” or “piercing” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Pierced” or “piercing” means puncturing or penetration of the skin, tissue, cartilage or mucosa of a person and the insertion of jewelry or other adornment in the opening. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff…

NAC 444.00737 “Premises” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Premises” means the physical facility, either owned, rented, leased or otherwise used by an invasive body decoration establishment to conduct business. The term includes, without limitation, the facility, vehicle or location used b…

NAC 444.00739 “Presterilized” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Presterilized” means the sterilization and sealing of an item by the manufacturer of the item that is intended only for single-use after opening. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00741 “Procedure area” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Procedure area” means the approved physical area in an invasive body decoration establishment where invasive body decoration procedures are performed. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00743 “Responsible person” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Responsible person” means the natural person designated by an invasive body decoration establishment as being responsible for compliance with NAC 444.00701 to 444.00939, inclusive. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-1…

NAC 444.00745 “Sharps” defined. (NRS 439.200) “Sharps” means an object which has been or may have been contaminated with a pathogen through handling or during transportation and which is also capable of cutting or penetrating the skin, tissue, cartilage or mucosa of a person or a…