Title 54

NRS 633.023 “Certification examination” defined. “Certification examination” means the initial certifying examination approved by the Board for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants, including, without limitation, the examination administered by the National Commission…

NRS 633.025 “Complaint” defined. “Complaint” means a written complaint filed with the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 633.531. (Added to NRS by 2001, 491)

NRS 633.033 “Formal complaint” defined. “Formal complaint” means a complaint filed with the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 633.541. (Added to NRS by 2001, 491)

NRS 633.041 “Gross malpractice” defined. “Gross malpractice” means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of: 1. Performing surgery upon or otherwise ministering to a patient while the osteopathic physician is under the…

NRS 633.051 “Healing art” defined. “Healing art” means any system, treatment, operation, diagnosis, prescription or practice for the ascertainment, cure, relief, palliation, adjustment or correction of any human disease, ailment, deformity, injury, or unhealthy or abnormal physic…

NRS 633.055 “Hearing officer” defined. “Hearing officer” means a person to whom the Board has delegated its authority pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 633.660. (Added to NRS by 2005, 259)

NRS 633.061 “Hospital internship” defined. “Hospital internship” means a 1-year internship in a hospital conforming to the minimum standards for intern training established by the American Osteopathic Association. (Added to NRS by 1977, 940; A 2019, 2647)

NRS 633.071 “Malpractice” defined. “Malpractice” means failure on the part of an osteopathic physician, physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by osteopathic physicians, physician assistants or an…

NRS 633.075 “Medical assistant” defined. 1. “Medical assistant” means a person who: (a) Performs clinical tasks under the supervision of an osteopathic physician or physician assistant; and (b) Does not hold a license, certificate or registration issued by a professional licensin…

NRS 633.081 “Osteopathic medicine” and “osteopathy” defined. “Osteopathic medicine” or “osteopathy” means the school of medicine which: 1. Utilizes full methods of diagnosis and treatment in physical and mental health and disease, including the prescribing and administering of dr…

NRS 633.091 “Osteopathic physician” defined. “Osteopathic physician” means a person who: 1. Is a graduate of an academic program approved by the Board or is qualified to perform medical services by reason of general education, practical training and experience determined by the B…

NRS 633.105 “Panel” defined. “Panel” means a group of persons to whom the Board has delegated its authority pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 633.660. (Added to NRS by 2005, 259)

NRS 633.107 “Physician assistant” defined. “Physician assistant” means a person who is a graduate of an academic program approved by the Board or who, by general education, practical training and experience determined to be satisfactory by the Board, is qualified to perform medic…

NRS 633.108 “Practice of osteopathic medicine” defined. “Practice of osteopathic medicine” includes, without limitation, the performance of an autopsy. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2976)

NRS 633.111 “Professional incompetence” defined. “Professional incompetence” means lack of ability safely and skillfully to practice osteopathic medicine, or to practice one or more of its specified branches, arising from: 1. Lack of knowledge or training; 2. Impaired physical or…

NRS 633.121 “School of osteopathic medicine” defined. “School of osteopathic medicine” means a legally chartered osteopathic school or college which: 1. Is accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association; and 2. Requires as a prerequisit…

NRS 633.122 “Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach” defined. “Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach” means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developin…

NRS 633.1225 “Supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist” defined. “Supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist” means an active osteopathic physician who is licensed and in good standing in this State, is certified or eligible to be certified as an anesthesiologist by the American Bo…

NRS 633.123 “Supervising osteopathic physician” defined. “Supervising osteopathic physician” means an osteopathic physician who is licensed in this State, is in good standing with the Board and supervises a physician assistant with Board approval. (Added to NRS by 1977, 939; A 20…

NRS 633.131 “Unprofessional conduct” defined. 1. “Unprofessional conduct” includes: (a) Knowingly or willfully making a false or fraudulent statement or submitting a forged or false document in applying for a license to practice osteopathic medicine, to practice as a physician as…

NRS 633.151 Purpose of licensing; license is revocable privilege. The purpose of licensing osteopathic physicians, physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State. Any license issu…

NRS 633.161 Rights of osteopathic physicians same as other physicians; applicability of requirements to report births and deaths. 1. Osteopathic physicians have the same rights as physicians of other schools of medicine in all respects, including but not limited to the treatment …

NRS 633.171 Applicability of chapter. 1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) The practice of medicine, genetic counseling or perfusion pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, dentistry, chiropractic, naprapathy, podiatry, optometry, respiratory care, faith or Christian Science healing, n…

NRS 633.181 Number and appointment of members. The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. (Added to NRS by 1977, 942; A 2003, 1192)

NRS 633.191 Qualifications of members. 1. Five members of the Board must: (a) Be licensed under this chapter; (b) Be actually engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine in this State; and (c) Have been so engaged in this State for a period of more than 5 years preceding thei…

NRS 633.201 Terms and replacement of members. 1. After the initial terms, members serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms. 2. If a member fails to attend meetings of the Board or to the business of the Board, as determined necessary in its discretion…

NRS 633.211 Oaths of office. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each member of the Board shall take: 1. The constitutional oath of office; and 2. An oath that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943)

NRS 633.213 Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards. 1. Each member of the Board shall comply with the provisions of NRS 281A.500. 2. Each member of the Board shall provide a copy of the acknowledgment filed pursuant to NRS 281A.500 to the Executive Director of the Board, a…

NRS 633.221 Officers. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer, who shall hold their respective offices at the pleasure of the Board. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943; A 2011, 1035)

NRS 633.231 Meetings; quorum. 1. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the President or a majority of its members. 2. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943)

NRS 633.241 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees. 1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in its business; and (b) A per diem allowance and t…

NRS 633.251 Fiscal year. The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30. (Added to NRS by 1977, 943)

NRS 633.261 Payment of Board’s expenses from fees; deposit of money received by Board. 1. All reasonable expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid from the fees which it receives, and no part of the salaries or expenses of the Boa…

NRS 633.271 Executive Director; offices; employees. The Board may: 1. Appoint an Executive Director who is entitled to such compensation as is determined by the Board. 2. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this…

NRS 633.281 Oaths; subpoenas. 1. For the purposes of this chapter: (a) The Secretary of the Board, or in the Secretary’s absence any member of the Board, or a hearing officer may administer oaths. (b) The Secretary or President of the Board or a hearing officer or panel may issue…

NRS 633.2815 Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed anesthesiologist assistants to Board of Medical Examiners and share certain other information. 1. On or before the last day of each quarter, the Board shall provide the Board of Medical Examiners a list of all anes…

NRS 633.282 Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed physician assistants to Board of Medical Examiners and share certain other information. 1. On or before the last day of each quarter, the Board shall provide to the Board of Medical Examiners a list of all physician…

NRS 633.283 Board required to notify Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division of Nevada Health Authority upon identification of certain sentinel events; confidentiality of information. 1. The Board shall immediately notify the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division …

NRS 633.284 Board required to establish electronic system to allow access to data for privileging or credentialing provider of health care who has authorized sharing of such data. 1. The Board shall: (a) Establish an electronic system to allow an entity that verifies the credenti…

NRS 633.285 Board required to disseminate annually to osteopathic physicians and physician assistants who care for children information relating to pediatric cancer. The Board shall develop and disseminate annually to each licensed osteopathic physician and physician assistant wh…

NRS 633.286 Biennial report to Governor and Legislature. 1. On or before February 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Board shall submit to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature a written re…

NRS 633.291 Regulations: Generally. The Board shall adopt and enforce regulations necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this chapter, including but not limited to regulations which establish the principles of medical ethics to be used as the basis for determining w…

NRS 633.293 Regulations governing supervision of medical assistants. The Board may adopt regulations governing the supervision of a medical assistant, including, without limitation, regulations which prescribe limitations on the possession and administration of a dangerous drug b…

NRS 633.301 Records; confidentiality of certain records; exceptions. 1. The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings relating to licensing and disciplinary actions. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the record must be open to public inspection at all reasonable ti…

NRS 633.305 Applications: Filing; action by Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.399, 633.400, 633.4335 and 633.4336: 1. Every applicant for a license shall: (a) File an application with the Board in the manner prescribed by regulations of the Board; (b) Submit verified…

NRS 633.307 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending…