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NV Rev Stat § 449.203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.203 - Designation of hospital as comprehensive or primary stroke center; Division to maintain list of hospitals so designated; regulations.

  1. A hospital licensed pursuant to NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive, may submit to the Division proof that the hospital is certified as a comprehensive or primary stroke center by the Joint Commission, its successor organization or an equivalent organization approved by the Division. Upon receiving proof that a hospital is certified as a comprehensive or primary stroke center, the Division shall include the hospital on the list established pursuant to subsection 2.  2. On or before July 1 of each year, the Division shall post a list of the hospitals designated as comprehensive or primary stroke centers on an Internet website maintained by the Division.  3. If a hospital wishes to be included as a comprehensive or primary stroke center on the list established pursuant to subsection 2, the hospital must annually resubmit the proof required pursuant to this section.  4. The Division may remove a hospital from the list established pursuant to subsection 2 if the certificate recognizing the hospital as a comprehensive or primary stroke center issued by the Joint Commission, its successor organization or an equivalent organization, as applicable, is suspended or revoked.  5. A hospital that is not included on the list established pursuant to subsection 2 as a comprehensive or primary stroke center shall not represent, advertise or imply that the hospital is designated as a comprehensive or primary stroke center.  6. A hospital that is included on the list established pursuant to subsection 2 as a comprehensive or primary stroke center shall report to the Stroke Registry all consensus measures prescribed by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.  7. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a hospital that is licensed pursuant to NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive, from providing care to a victim of stroke if the hospital does not have a designation as a comprehensive or primary stroke center.  8. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to designate hospitals with similar certifications which are recognized by the Joint Commission, its successor organization or an equivalent organization.  9. As used in this section, "Stroke Registry" means the Stroke Registry established pursuant to NRS 439.5295.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 1363; A 2015, 249)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2035 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2035 - Designation of hospital as STEMI receiving center; Division to maintain list of hospitals so designated; regulations.

  1. A hospital licensed pursuant to NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive, may submit to the Division proof that the hospital is accredited as a STEMI receiving center. Upon receiving proof that a hospital is accredited as a STEMI receiving center, the Division shall include the hospital on the list established pursuant to subsection 2.  2. On or before July 1 of each year, the Division shall post a list of all hospitals designated as STEMI receiving centers on an Internet website maintained by the Division.  3. If a hospital wishes to be included as a STEMI receiving center on the list established pursuant to subsection 2, the hospital must annually resubmit the proof required pursuant to this section.  4. The Division may remove a hospital from the list established pursuant to subsection 2 if the accreditation recognizing the hospital as a STEMI receiving center is suspended or revoked.  5. A hospital that is not included on the list established pursuant to subsection 2 shall not represent, advertise or imply that the hospital is designated as a STEMI receiving center.   6. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a hospital that is licensed pursuant to NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive, from providing care to a victim of a heart attack if the hospital does not have a designation as a STEMI receiving center.   7. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and to designate hospitals with accreditations similar to those required for designation as a STEMI receiving center.   8. As used in this section:  (a) "STEMI" means a myocardial infarction as indicated by an abnormal elevation of the ST segment of an electrocardiogram that is administered to a patient.  (b) "STEMI receiving center" means a hospital that is accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, in conjunction with the initiative developed by the American Heart Association known as the "Mission: Lifeline initiative," or an equivalent organization approved by the Division, as having met specific standards of performance in the receipt and treatment of a patient with STEMI.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 507)
NV Rev Stat § 449.204 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.204 - Misleading name or other designation of facility prohibited.

The name, sign, listing or other designation of a medical facility or facility for the dependent must not contain any terms misleading to the public with regard to the services offered.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1279; A 1975, 367; 1985, 1738)
NV Rev Stat § 449.207 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.207 - Retaliation or discrimination against employees and certain other persons: Violation; civil action for certain acts of retaliation or discrimination; damages; equitable relief; rebuttable presumption; civil penalty; time limit for bringing action.

 1. An employee of a medical facility or a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified who is employed by or contracts to provide nursing services for the medical facility and who believes that he or she has been retaliated or discriminated against in violation of NRS 449.205 may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.  2. If a court determines that a violation of NRS 449.205 has occurred, the court may award such damages as it determines to have resulted from the violation, including, without limitation:  (a) Compensatory damages;  (b) Reimbursement of any wages, salary, employment benefits or other compensation denied to or lost by the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified as a result of the violation;  (c) Attorney’s fees and costs, including, without limitation, fees for expert witnesses; and  (d) Punitive damages, if the facts warrant.  3. The court shall award interest on the amount of damages at a rate determined pursuant to NRS 17.130.  4. The court may grant any equitable relief it considers appropriate, including, without limitation, reinstatement of the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified and any temporary, preliminary or permanent injunctive relief.  5. If any action to retaliate or discriminate is taken against an employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified within 60 days after the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified takes any action described in subsection 1 of NRS 449.205, there is a rebuttable presumption that the action taken against the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified constitutes retaliation or discrimination in violation of NRS 449.205.  6. A medical facility or any agent or employee thereof that violates the provisions of NRS 449.205 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. The Attorney General or any district attorney of this State may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction.  7. Any action under this section must be brought not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought.  8. As used in this section, "retaliate or discriminate" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.205.  (Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 17; A 2005, 1518; 2009, 1420; 2011, 1339)
NV Rev Stat § 449.208 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.208 - Retaliation or discrimination against employees or certain other persons: Written notice regarding protections and legal remedies for certain acts of retaliation or discrimination; posting of notice; inclusion of notice in employee handbook.

  1. A medical facility shall prepare a written notice for the employees of the medical facility and for the nurses, nursing assistants and medication aides - certified who contract with the medical facility regarding the protections provided for actions taken pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 449.205 and the legal remedy provided pursuant to NRS 449.207. The notice must include the process by which an employee, nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified may make a report pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 449.205.  2. A medical facility shall:  (a) Post in one or more conspicuous places at the medical facility the notice prepared pursuant to subsection 1; and  (b) Include the text of the written notice in any manual or handbook that the medical facility provides to employees, nurses, nursing assistants and medication aides - certified who contract with the medical facility concerning employment practices at the medical facility.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 557; A 2011, 1340)
NV Rev Stat § 449.209 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.209 - Prohibition against medical facility or employee of medical facility making certain referrals to residential facilities for groups; civil penalties; system to track violations.

  1. In addition to the requirements and prohibitions set forth in NRS 449.0305, and notwithstanding any exceptions set forth in that section, a licensed medical facility or an employee of such a medical facility shall not:  (a) Refer a person to a residential facility for groups that is not licensed by the Division; or  (b) Refer a person to a residential facility for groups if the licensed medical facility or its employee knows or reasonably should know that the residential facility for groups, or the services provided by the residential facility for groups, are not appropriate for the condition of the person being referred.  2. If a licensed medical facility or an employee of such a medical facility violates the provisions of subsection 1, the licensed medical facility is liable for a civil penalty to be recovered by the Attorney General in the name of the Board for the first offense of not more than $10,000 and for a second or subsequent offense of not less than $10,000 or more than $20,000. Unless otherwise required by federal law, the Board shall deposit all civil penalties collected pursuant to this section into a separate account in the State General Fund to be used for the enforcement of this section and the protection of the health, safety, well-being and property of residents of residential facilities for groups.  3. The Board shall:  (a) Establish and maintain a system to track violations of this section and NRS 449.0305. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, records created by or for the system are public records and are available for public inspection. The following information is confidential:  (1) Any personally identifying information relating to a person who is referred to a residential facility for groups.  (2) Information which may not be disclosed under federal law.  (b) Educate the public regarding the requirements and prohibitions set forth in this section and NRS 449.0305.  4. As used in this section, "licensed medical facility" means:  (a) A medical facility that is required to be licensed pursuant to this section and NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive.  (b) A facility for the dependent that is required to be licensed pursuant to this section and NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive.  (c) A facility that provides medical care or treatment and is required by regulation of the Board to be licensed pursuant to NRS 449.0303.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 704)
NV Rev Stat § 449.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.210 - Penalties for unlicensed operation of medical facility, facility for the dependent or other facility required to be licensed by Division; cease and desist order; authority of Division to bring action; penalty for operating without a license; use of money collected.

  1. In addition to the payment of the amount required by NRS 449.0308 and any civil penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 4, a person who operates a medical facility, facility for the dependent or a facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed without a license issued by the Division is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. If the Division believes that a person is operating a medical facility, facility for the dependent or a facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed without such a license, the Division may issue an order to cease and desist the operation of the facility. The order must be served upon the person by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. The order is effective upon service.  3. If a person does not voluntarily cease operating a medical facility, facility for the dependent or a facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed without a license or apply for licensure within 30 days after the date of service of the order pursuant to subsection 2, the Division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to NRS 449.220.  4. Upon a showing by the Division that a person is operating a medical facility, facility for the dependent or a facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed without a license, a court of competent jurisdiction may:  (a) Enjoin the person from operating the facility.  (b) Impose a civil penalty on the operator to be recovered by the Division of not more than $10,000 for the first offense or not less than $10,000 or more than $25,000 for a second or subsequent offense.  5. Unless otherwise required by federal law, the Division shall deposit all civil penalties collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 into a separate account in the State General Fund to be used to administer and carry out the provisions of NRS 449.001 to 449.430, inclusive, and to protect the health, safety, well-being and property of the patients and residents of facilities in accordance with applicable state and federal standards.  [10:336:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 581; 1971, 936; 1973, 1285; 1985, 1742; 1999, 3609; 2009, 452; 2011, 358, 700, 1806; 2013, 137, 3060; 2015, 356; 2017, 1910)
NV Rev Stat § 449.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.220 - Action to enjoin violations.

  1. The Division may bring an action in the name of the State to enjoin any person, state or local government unit or agency thereof from operating or maintaining any facility within the meaning of NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive:  (a) Without first obtaining a license therefor; or  (b) After his or her license has been revoked or suspended by the Division.  2. It is sufficient in such action to allege that the defendant did, on a certain date and in a certain place, operate and maintain such a facility without a license.  [Part 6:336:1951] — (NRS A 1963, 961; 1971, 937; 1973, 1285; 2009, 1446; 2011, 359, 1067, 1360, 2255, 2398; 2015, 635; 2017, 337, 1573, 1911, 2309, 4170; 2019, 340, 1117, 1679, 2645)
NV Rev Stat § 449.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.240 - Institution and conduct of prosecutions.

The district attorney of the county in which the facility is located shall, upon application by the Division, institute and conduct the prosecution of any action for violation of any provisions of NRS 449.029 to 449.245, inclusive.  [Part 8:336:1951] — (NRS A 1963, 962; 1971, 937; 1973, 1286; 1975, 899; 2009, 1446; 2011, 359, 1360, 2256, 2399; 2017, 337, 2309; 2019, 341, 1117, 1340, 1403, 1922, 2156, 2599, 2645, 2923, 4039)
NV Rev Stat § 449.241 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.241 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 449.241 to 449.2428, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 449.2413 to 449.2418, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2024; A 2013, 2150; 2017, 37, 4171)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2413 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2413 - "Certified nursing assistant" defined.

Certified nursing assistant means a person who has been certified by the State Board of Nursing pursuant to NRS 632.2852 to practice as a nursing assistant in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2143)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2414 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2414 - "Health care facility" defined.

Health care facility means:  1. A hospital;  2. An independent center for emergency medical care;  3. A psychiatric hospital; and  4. A surgical center for ambulatory patients.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2024)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2416 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2416 - "Licensed nurse" defined.

Licensed nurse means a person licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS to practice nursing, including, without limitation, a licensed practical nurse. The term does not include a certified nursing assistant or a medication aide - certified.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2024; A 2011, 1341; 2013, 2150)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2417 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2417 - "Practice of surgical technology" defined.

  1. "Practice of surgical technology" means performing tasks in preparation for surgery and providing care in collaboration with a team of providers of health care and other persons to a patient before, during and after surgery. The term includes, without limitation:  (a) Working with a registered nurse to carry out a plan to care for the patient and prepare the operating room for surgery;  (b) Preparing and gathering sterile supplies, instruments and equipment necessary for a surgical procedure;  (c) Ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and  (d) In the operating room under the direction of an appropriate provider of health care:  (1) Ensuring that the area in which the surgery is conducted remains sterile;  (2) Anticipating and responding to the needs of the surgeon and other members of the team during surgery;  (3) Passing supplies, instruments and equipment to other members of the team;  (4) Sponging or suctioning the operative site of the patient;  (5) Preparing and cutting materials for sutures;  (6) Transferring and irrigating with fluids;  (7) Transferring drugs to other members of the team;  (8) Handling specimens;  (9) Holding retractors and other instruments and equipment;  (10) Applying electrocautery to clamps on blood vessels cut during surgery;  (11) Connecting drains and catheters to suction or drainage apparatus;  (12) Applying skin staples and dressings to closed wounds;  (13) Counting sponges, needles and other supplies and instruments; and  (14) Removing instruments after the completion of surgery.  2. The term does not include administering a drug to a patient.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 330)
NV Rev Stat § 449.24175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.24175 - "Surgical technologist" defined.

Surgical technologist means a person who is engaged in the practice of surgical technology at a health care facility.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 330)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2418 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2418 - "Unit" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2020.]

Unit means a component within a health care facility for providing patient care.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2024)
NV Rev Stat § 449.2418 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.2418 - "Unit" defined. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

Unit has the meaning ascribed to it by regulation of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2024; A 2019, 3679, effective July 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 449.24185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities|NRS 449.24185 - Conditions under which health care facility may employ or allow person to engage in practice of surgical technology.

Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 449.0301 and 449.24195:  1. A health care facility may not employ or otherwise allow a person to engage in the practice of surgical technology at the health care facility unless the person has:  (a) Successfully completed a program for surgical technologists that is accredited by a national accrediting organization and is certified as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or a successor organization;  (b) Successfully completed a training program for surgical technologists administered by the United States Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard; or  (c) Engaged in the practice of surgical technology in a health care facility before January 1, 2018.  2. A health care facility may employ or otherwise allow a person who has successfully completed a program for surgical technologists that is accredited by a national accrediting organization but who is not certified as a Certified Surgical Technologist pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 to engage in the practice of surgical technology at the health care facility for 180 days after the date on which the person successfully completed the program.  3. A health care facility may employ a person who does not possess the qualifications prescribed by subsection 1 to engage in the practice of surgical technology at the health care facility if, after conducting a thorough and diligent search, the health care facility is unable to employ a sufficient number of surgical technologists who possess such qualifications. A health care facility may continue to employ such a person after the health care facility determines it is able to employ a sufficient number of surgical technologists who possess such qualifications.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 330)