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NV Rev Stat § 232.474 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.474 - Creation; purposes.

The Office of Minority Health and Equity is hereby created within the Department. The purposes of the Office of Minority Health and Equity are to:  1. Improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups;  2. Increase access to health care services for members of minority groups;  3. Disseminate information to and educate the public on matters concerning health care issues of interest to members of minority groups; and  4. Develop recommendations for changes in policy and advocate on behalf of minority groups to carry out the provisions of subsections 1 and 2.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2011, 977; 2017, 2408)
NV Rev Stat § 232.475 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.475 - Duties; assistance and cooperation.

  1. In accomplishing its purposes, the Office shall:  (a) Provide a central source of information for the use of the public concerning health care services for members of minority groups and health care issues of interest to those members;  (b) Identify and use any available resources for the improvement of the quality of health care services for members of minority groups and for increased access to health care services for those members;  (c) Develop and coordinate plans and programs to improve the quality of health care services for members of minority groups and to increase access to health care services for those members, including, without limitation, plans and programs that primarily serve local communities;  (d) Hold conferences and provide training concerning cultural diversity in the workplace for public and private entities that offer services in the field of health care, including, without limitation, providing recommendations and opportunities for training for such public and private entities to improve recruitment of members of minority groups;  (e) Whenever possible, incorporate the use of bilingual communication in its programs and activities;  (f) Publicize health care issues of interest to members of minority groups; and  (g) Develop and carry out such other programs and activities as the Office deems appropriate.  2. In carrying out the duties set forth in subsection 1, the Office may seek assistance from and cooperate with a public or private entity.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434)
NV Rev Stat § 232.476 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.476 - Gifts, grants, appropriations or donations; contracts; regulations.

The Office may:  1. Apply for any available grants and accept any available gifts, grants, appropriations or donations, and use any such gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to carry out its purposes;  2. Contract with a public or private entity to assist in carrying out its purposes; and  3. Adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435)
NV Rev Stat § 232.477 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.477 - Manager: Appointment; classification; qualifications.

  1. The Director shall, to the extent that money is available for that purpose, appoint or designate a Manager of the Office who:  (a) Serves at the pleasure of the Director; and  (b) Is in the unclassified service of the State.  2. The Manager must be appointed on the basis of his or her education, training, experience, demonstrated abilities and interest in the provision of health care services to members of minority groups and in related programs.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2011, 977; 2017, 2408)
NV Rev Stat § 232.478 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.478 - Manager: Duties.

The Manager shall:  1. Ensure that the purposes of the Office are carried out;  2. Direct and supervise all the technical and administrative activities of the Office;  3. Attend the meetings of the Advisory Committee;  4. Provide administrative support to the Advisory Committee as necessary to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee;  5. Request and consider the advice of the Advisory Committee concerning matters of policy;  6. Serve as the contracting officer for the Office to receive money from the Federal Government or any other source; and  7. Act as liaison between the Office, members of minority groups, and public and private entities offering health care services primarily to those members or offering health care information of interest to those members.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2017, 2408)
NV Rev Stat § 232.479 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.479 - Biennial report to Governor and Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.

On or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Manager shall submit a report to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature. The report must outline the manner in which the Office has accomplished its purposes during the biennium, including, without limitation, information concerning the activities, findings and recommendations of the Office as they relate to health care services for members of minority groups and to health care issues of interest to those members.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435)
NV Rev Stat § 232.481 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.481 - Grants of money; regulations.

  1. The Manager may, within the limits of legislative appropriations and other available money, award a grant of money to a person for use consistent with the provisions of NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive.  2. Before the Manager may award a grant pursuant to subsection 1, the Manager shall adopt by regulation:  (a) Procedures by which a person may apply for a grant from the Manager;  (b) Criteria that the Manager will consider in determining whether to award a grant; and  (c) Procedures by which the Manager will distribute any money that the Office receives pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 232.476.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435)
NV Rev Stat § 232.482 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.482 - Advisory Committee: Creation; composition; terms of members; vacancies; Chair.

  1. There is hereby created in the Office an Advisory Committee consisting of nine voting members appointed by the Department and the State Board of Health.   2. The Director of the Department shall appoint three members who have an interest in health issues relating to minority groups.  3. The State Board of Health shall appoint:  (a) Three members representing each geographic region of this State, including one member who resides in southern Nevada, one member who resides in northern Nevada and one member who resides in rural Nevada;  (b) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in this State;  (c) One provider of health care in this State; and  (d) One member of the public at large.  4. One Legislator who is appointed by the Legislative Commission shall serve on the Advisory Committee in an ex officio, nonvoting capacity.  5. When appointing a member to the Advisory Committee, consideration must be given to whether the members appointed to the Advisory Committee reflect the ethnic and geographical diversity of this State.  6. The term of each member of the Advisory Committee is 2 years. A member may be reappointed for an additional term of 2 years in the same manner as the original appointment. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Advisory Committee must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  7. At its first meeting and annually thereafter, the Advisory Committee shall elect a Chair from among its members.  8. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2435; A 2009, 662; 2017, 2409)
NV Rev Stat § 232.483 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.483 - Advisory Committee: Salary; expenses; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity.

  1. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, each member of the Advisory Committee who is not an officer or employee of the State of Nevada is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Manager in consultation with the Advisory Committee, for each day or portion of a day spent on the business of the Advisory Committee. Each member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada serves without additional compensation. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, each member of the Advisory Committee is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. A claim for a payment pursuant to this section must be made on a voucher approved by the Manager and paid as other claims against the State are paid.  2. Each member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of the State of Nevada or a local government must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that he or she may prepare for and attend meetings of the Advisory Committee and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Advisory Committee in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or local governmental entity may not require an employee who is a member of the Advisory Committee to make up time or take annual vacation or compensatory time for the time that he or she is absent from work to carry out his or her duties as a member of the Advisory Committee.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2436; A 2011, 977)
NV Rev Stat § 232.484 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.484 - Advisory Committee: Duties.

The Advisory Committee shall:  1. Advise the Manager on all matters concerning the manner in which the purposes of the Office are being carried out;  2. Review the manner in which the Office uses any gifts, grants, donations or appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Office and make recommendations; and  3. Review any reports to be submitted by the Manager, including, without limitation, the report required pursuant to NRS 232.479, and make recommendations.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2436)
NV Rev Stat § 232.485 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.485 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4851 to 232.4854, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1729)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4851 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4851 - "Council" defined.

Council means the State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life created by NRS 232.4855.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4852 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4852 - "Palliative care" defined.

Palliative care means a multidisciplinary and patient- and family-centered approach to specialized medical care for a person with a serious illness, which approach focuses on the care of a patient throughout the continuum of an illness and involves addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as facilitating patient autonomy, access to information and choice of care. The term includes, without limitation, discussion of the goals of the patient for treatment and discussion of treatment options appropriate to the patient, including, where appropriate, hospice care and comprehensive management of pain and symptoms.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4853 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4853 - "Program" defined.

Program means the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program established by NRS 232.4858.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4854 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4854 - "Serious illness" defined.

Serious illness means a medical illness, physical injury or condition that substantially affects the quality of life of a person for more than a short period of time. A serious illness includes, without limitation, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, cancer, lung disease, heart, renal or liver failure and similar conditions or diseases.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4855 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4855 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Creation; appointment and terms of members; officers; meetings; allowances and expenses of members.

  1. The State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life is hereby created within the Department.  2. The Director shall appoint such number of members of the Council as he or she determines is appropriate to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, but not less than nine members as follows:  (a) Two members with experience in the provision of interdisciplinary palliative care, including, without limitation, hospital, medical, nursing, social work, pharmacy, financial and spiritual services;  (b) One member with a background in patient and family caregiver advocacy;  (c) One member who is a health care professional with clinical experience in palliative care;  (d) One member who is a health care professional with expertise in delivery models for palliative care in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community settings and with diverse populations;  (e) Two members who are employees of the Department or any other state agency, board or commission who have relevant work experience related to palliative care and issues concerning quality of life; and  (f) Two members who are board certified hospice and palliative care physicians or nurses.  3. After the initial terms, the term of each member of the Council is 3 years, and members shall serve at the pleasure of the Director.  4. The Council shall select from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall hold office for 1 year and whose duties will be established by the Council.  5. The Council shall meet at least twice annually at a time and place specified by a call of the Director.  6. Each member of the Council:  (a) Serves without compensation; and  (b) While engaged in the business of the Council, is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally to the extent that funds for such expenses are available within the budget of the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4856 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4856 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Duties.

The Council shall:  1. Consult with and advise the Department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcomes of palliative care programs and initiatives in this State; and  2. Advise and assist in the creation and carrying out of the Program established by NRS 232.4858.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4857 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4857 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Gifts, grants, appropriations and donations.

The Council may apply for any available grants and accept any available gifts, grants, appropriations or donations, and use any such gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4858 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4858 - Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program: Establishment; inclusion of information and resources on Internet website; initiatives.

  1. The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program is hereby established within the Department to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in this State by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care is available to health care providers, health care facilities and members of the public.  2. The Department shall, to the extent that money is available from gifts, grants, appropriations and donations for this purpose, include on an Internet website available to the public, with links to appropriate external Internet websites, information and resources concerning:  (a) The delivery of palliative care in the home and in primary, secondary and tertiary environments;  (b) Best practices for the delivery of palliative care; and  (c) Educational materials and referral information for palliative and hospice care.  3. The Department may develop and carry out such other initiatives regarding palliative care and education that the Department determines will further the purposes of the Program. The Director shall consult with the Council in developing and implementing such initiatives.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 232.496 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.496 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.496 to 232.4969, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4961 to 232.4965, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4961 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4961 - "Council" defined.

Council means the Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4962 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4962 - "Food donor" defined.

Food donor means a person or entity, including, without limitation, a restaurant, grocery store or retail or wholesale business, that gives or otherwise provides food, directly or indirectly, to persons in need of food.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4963 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4963 - "Food security" defined.

Food security means the ability of a person to access enough food for an active and healthy life.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4964 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4964 - "Plan" defined.

Plan means the "2013 Food Security in Nevada: Nevada’s Plan for Action" issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4965 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4965 - "Program" defined.

Program means the Food for People, Not Landfills Program created by NRS 232.4969.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 688)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4967 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4967 - Authority to appoint subcommittees.

  1. The Chair of the Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 may appoint subcommittees composed of members of the Council, former members of the Council and members of the public who have relevant experience or knowledge to consider specific problems or other matters that are related to and within the scope of the functions of the Council.  2. A subcommittee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 must not contain more than five members. To the extent practicable, the members of such a subcommittee must be representative of the various geographic areas and ethnic groups of this State.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 690)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4968 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4968 - Duties.

The Council on Food Security created by NRS 232.4966 shall:  1. Develop, coordinate and implement a food system that will:  (a) Partner with initiatives in economic development and social determinants of health;  (b) Increase access to improved food resource programs;  (c) Increase participation in federal nutrition programs by eligible households; and  (d) Increase capacity to produce, process, distribute and purchase food in an affordable and sustainable manner.  2. Hold public hearings to receive public comment and to discuss issues related to food security in this State.   3. Serve as a clearinghouse for the review and approval of any events or projects initiated in the name of the Plan.  4. Review and comment on any proposed federal, state or local legislation and regulation that would affect the food policy system of this State.  5. Advise and inform the Governor on the food policy of this State.  6. Review grant proposals and alternative funding sources as requested by the Director to provide recommendations for funding the Plan.  7. Develop new resources related to the Plan.  8. Advise, assist and make recommendations to the Director for the creation and administration of the Program.  9. On or before January 31 of each year submit an annual report to the Director and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau concerning the accomplishments and recommendations of the Council concerning food security.   (Added to NRS by 2019, 690)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4969 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4969 - Food for People, Not Landfills Program: Establishment; administration; official seal; regulations; annual report to Legislature.

  1. The Food for People, Not Landfills Program is hereby established within the Department for the purposes of increasing food security by decreasing food waste, redirecting excess consumable food to a higher and better purpose and recognizing and assisting food donors who further those purposes.  2. The Director shall administer the Program. In administering the Program, the Director shall:  (a) Set forth goals and objectives for the ensuing 5 years to increase the amount of food diverted from landfills and utilize such food to increase food security;  (b) Establish the criteria for eligibility for a food donor to participate in the Program;  (c) Create an official seal for the Program;  (d) Allow a food donor who participates in the Program to display or otherwise use the official seal of the Program; and  (e) Take any other actions as the Director deems necessary to assist a food donor who participates in the Program to further the goals and objectives set forth pursuant to paragraph (a).  3. A person shall not use, copy or reproduce the official seal of the Program created pursuant to subsection 2 in any way not authorized by this section.   4. The Director may, based upon the recommendations of the Council pursuant to NRS 232.4968, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.  5. On or before January 31 of each year, the Director shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature a report concerning the accomplishments of the Program and the impact of the Program on food security in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 691)
NV Rev Stat § 232.498 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.498 - "Council" defined.

As used in NRS 232.498 to 232.4983, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Council" means the Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness to Housing created by NRS 232.4981.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2107)