Title 54

NRS 652.193 Release of results of tests regarding patient of rural hospital. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 442.325, a licensed laboratory may release the results of tests performed at the laboratory regarding a patient of a rural hospital only to: (a) The patient; (b) Th…

NRS 652.195 Cytologic examination of gynecologic specimens: Direct billing required; unlawful practices; exceptions. 1. A laboratory which performs a cytologic examination of gynecologic specimens for a patient residing in this State shall submit any bill for those services to: (…

NRS 652.200 Limitation on contents of laboratory’s report. No interpretation of test results, diagnosis, prognosis or suggested treatment may appear on the laboratory report form, unless the report is made by a physician licensed to practice in this state. (Added to NRS by 1967, …

NRS 652.210 Manipulation of persons for collection of specimens; authorized practices of technical personnel. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 126.121 and 652.186, no person other than a licensed physician, a licensed optometrist, a licensed practica…

NRS 652.215 Licensed professional nurses employed by Division in community health field: Performance of specific laboratory procedures under supervision of Chief Medical Officer; regulations. A licensed professional nurse who is employed by the Division to work in the field of co…

NRS 652.217 Conditions under which certain licensed nurses or licensed or certified laboratory personnel may perform certain waived laboratory tests. 1. A licensed nurse who is employed by a medical facility which is licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS may perform any laborat…

NRS 652.220 Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license. A license may be denied, suspended or revoked if the laboratory, laboratory director or any technical employee of the laboratory: 1. Violates any provision of this chapter; 2. Makes any misrepresentation in obta…

NRS 652.223 Suspension of license or certificate for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or certificate. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state …

NRS 652.225 Hearing required after receipt of report of certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act; regulations. If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a hearing must be held pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board to consider the content…

NRS 652.228 Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action and orders imposing discipline deemed public records. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with t…

NRS 652.250 Public nuisance; injunctions. The operation or maintenance of a laboratory in violation of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance, and the Board may, in addition to other remedies, initiate an action to enjoin such violations or to enjoin the future operatio…

NRS 652.260 Penalties; disposition of money collected as administrative penalties; appointment of hearing officer or panel by Division; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; claim for court costs, attorney’s fees, costs of investigation or collection costs; regu…

NRS 653.310 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 653.320 to 653.400, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.320 “Board” defined. “Board” means the State Board of Health. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.330 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.340 “Division” defined. “Division” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.350 “License” defined. “License” means a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging issued pursuant to NRS 653.510, 653.530 or 653.540. The term does not include a limited license. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.360 “Limited license” defined. “Limited license” means a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging issued pursuant to NRS 653.520, 653.530 or 653.540. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.370 “Mammography” defined. “Mammography” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 457.182. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.380 “Radiation therapy” defined. “Radiation therapy” means the administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.390 “Radiologic imaging” defined. “Radiologic imaging” means the use of ionizing radiation to diagnose or visualize a medical condition. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.400 “Radiologist assistant” defined. “Radiologist assistant” means a person who holds a license and meets the requirements of NRS 653.600. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)

NRS 653.430 Applicability of chapter. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: 1. A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS. 2. A dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist or expanded function dental assistant licensed pursuant to …

NRS 653.450 Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee: Creation; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; compensation of members; officers; meetings; duties. 1. The Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee is hereby create…

NRS 653.460 Adoption of regulations by State Board of Health; disposition of money received from penalties and fees; enforcement of chapter by Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Human Services. 1. The Board shall adopt regulations: (a) Establishing the fees…

NRS 653.500 License or limited license to engage in radiologic imaging or radiation therapy: Requirement; application; expiration and renewal; prohibition on issuance or renewal unless applicant attests to certain information relating to safe and appropriate injection practices; …

NRS 653.510 License to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging: Qualifications. The Division may issue a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging to a person who: 1. Has successfully completed an educational program accredited by the Joint Review C…

NRS 653.520 Limited license to engage in radiologic imaging. 1. The Division may issue a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging to a person who has completed a course of study in limited X-ray machine operation that incorporates the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Curricu…

NRS 653.530 Expedited license or limited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance. 1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license by endorsement to engage in radiologic imaging in a…

NRS 653.540 Expedited license or limited license by endorsement for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. The Division may issue a license …

NRS 653.550 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or limited license; duty of Division. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for w…

NRS 653.600 Radiologist assistant: Qualifications for practice; authorized services; prohibition; penalty. 1. The holder of a license may practice as a radiologist assistant if the holder is: (a) Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor org…

NRS 653.610 Engaging in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging without license or compensation under supervision; registration of holder of license or limited license to practice outside scope of practice in certain circumstances; temporary student license. 1. A person who does …

NRS 653.620 Taking X-ray photographs: Requirements; registration. 1. A person who does not hold a license or limited license may take X-ray photographs under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant as part of his or her employment or service as an independent contra…

NRS 653.630 Computed tomography: Requirements; registration; penalty. 1. A person shall not perform computed tomography except as authorized by this section and NRS 653.620. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a holder of a license may only perform computed tomograph…

NRS 653.640 Fluoroscopy: Requirements; penalty. 1. A person shall not perform fluoroscopy except as authorized in this section and NRS 653.620. 2. A holder of a license may perform fluoroscopy: (a) If he or she is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or…

NRS 653.700 Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license or limited license or to impose practice limitations or civil penalty; reinstatement of revoked license. 1. The Division may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or limited license is…

NRS 653.710 Suspension of license or limited license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establis…

NRS 653.720 Filing of complaint; investigation; retention of complaints; notice and hearing; subpoenas; written decisions; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; judicial review. 1. The Division may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in wri…

NRS 653.900 Inspection of property; request for information; confidentiality of reports of investigation or inspection and requested information. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any authorized representative of the Division may: (a) Enter and inspect at any reaso…

NRS 653.910 Injunctive relief. 1. The Division or the Attorney General may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit to enjoin any person from violating a provision of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 2. Such an injunction: (a) May be issued …

NRS 654.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 654.015 to 654.031, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1977, 1028; 1993, 2140; 2017, 597)

NRS 654.015 “Administrator of a residential facility for groups” defined. “Administrator of a residential facility for groups” means a person who manages, supervises and is in general administrative charge of a residential facility for groups. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2139)

NRS 654.020 “Board” defined. “Board” means the Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators. (Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1973, 1287; 1977, 1029; 1993, 2140; 2009, 442)

NRS 654.025 “Facility for intermediate care” defined. “Facility for intermediate care” means an establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of providing personal and medical supervision for 24 hours, for four or more persons who do not have illness, disease, injury or o…

NRS 654.026 “Facility for skilled nursing” defined. “Facility for skilled nursing” means any proprietary or nonprofit institution or facility defined and licensed as a facility for skilled nursing pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1973, 1287, 1406; 198…