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NV Rev Stat § 232.355 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.355 - Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund: Creation; accounts; deposit of money received by divisions; claims; disposition of property other than money.

  1. Except for gifts or grants specifically accounted for in another fund, all gifts or grants of money or other property which the divisions of the Department are authorized to accept must be accounted for in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund, which is hereby created as a special revenue fund. The Fund is a continuing fund without reversion. The Department may establish such accounts in the Fund as are necessary to account properly for gifts received. All such money received by the divisions must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund. The money in the Fund must be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid. Unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, claims against the Fund must be approved by the Director or the Director’s delegate.  2. Gifts of property other than money may be sold or exchanged when this is deemed by the head of the facility or agency responsible for the gift to be in the best interest of the facility or agency. The sale price must not be less than 90 percent of the value determined by a qualified appraiser appointed by the head of the facility or agency. All money received from the sale must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the appropriate gift account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund. The money may be spent only for the purposes of the facility or agency named in the title of the account. The property may not be sold or exchanged if to do so would violate the terms of the gift.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 76; A 1997, 123; 1999, 9; 2001, 2749; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 51)
NV Rev Stat § 232.357 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.357 - Limitations on sharing confidential information by divisions.

The divisions of the Department, in the performance of their official duties, may share information in their possession amongst themselves which is otherwise declared confidential by statute, if the confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained under the terms and conditions required by law. The divisions of the Department may share confidential information with agencies of local governments which are responsible for the collection of debts or obligations or for aiding the Department in its official duties if the confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained under the terms and conditions required by law.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1438; A 1989, 1952; 1995, 1576)
NV Rev Stat § 232.358 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.358 - Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Establishment of educational program regarding prevention of domestic violence and medical, mental health and social services available to victims of domestic violence.

  1. The Director may authorize the Administrator of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to establish an educational program regarding the prevention of domestic violence and any medical, mental health or social services available to victims of domestic violence, within the limitations of available funding.  2. The Department may apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations from any source for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this section.  3. As used in this section, "domestic violence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 33.018.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 191)
NV Rev Stat § 232.3601 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.3601 - "Success contract" defined.

As used in this section and NRS 232.3602 and 232.3603, unless the context otherwise requires, "success contract" means a contract between the Director and a person or local government that provides for the person or local government to:  1. Provide or arrange for the provision of services;  2. Finance the cost of those services by soliciting investments; and   3. Receive payment upon the achievement of specified objectives.   (Added to NRS by 2017, 3191)
NV Rev Stat § 232.3602 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.3602 - Authority to enter; required provisions; procedure for award; reports.

  1. The Director may enter into a success contract with a person or local government to accomplish any purpose within the jurisdiction of the Department or any of its divisions. Each success contract must include:  (a) A requirement that payment be conditioned on achieving specific outcomes based on defined performance targets;  (b) An objective process by which an independent evaluator will determine whether the performance targets have been met;  (c) A description of the services to be provided under the contract and the persons who will provide those services;  (d) A schedule that prescribes the dates by which each performance target must be achieved, the date by which each payment must be made and the amount of each payment;  (e) A description of the investments that the person or local government will solicit to raise the money necessary to finance the cost of services and a provision prohibiting investors from earning a return on investment that exceeds 10 percent per year;  (f) Procedures by which either party may terminate the contract early and a transition plan to prevent or mitigate any adverse impact resulting from early termination; and  (g) A prohibition on any investor having input concerning the manner in which services are provided pursuant to the contract after the contract becomes effective.  2. A success contract must be awarded through a competitive bidding process conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 333 of NRS. The Director may issue a request for proposals on his or her own volition or after receiving input from any person or entity. Each request for proposals must describe the services to be provided pursuant to the contract, the desired outcomes and the proposed duration of the contract.   3. Before entering into a success contract, the Director must:  (a) Determine that entering into the contract will improve the services provided pursuant to the contract and reduce the costs of the Department for providing the services;   (b) Determine that the success contract will not create a conflict of interest for any employee or independent contractor of the Department or any other person or entity; and  (c) Consult with any other state agency that may be affected by the contract.  4. For each success contract entered into pursuant to this section, the Department shall publish on its Internet website a report that sets forth the rationale for entering into the contract and the basis for that rationale.  5. On or before October 1 of each even numbered year, the Director shall submit to the director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislature a report concerning each success contract in effect at any point during the 2 immediately preceding fiscal years. The report must include the outcomes of each such contract, including the estimated costs saved by the State because of the contract.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3191)
NV Rev Stat § 232.3603 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.3603 - Success Contract Account: Creation; administration; interest and income; nonreversion; deposit of gifts, grants and donations; use.

  1. The Success Contract Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Director.   2. The interest and income earned on:  (a) The money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges; and  (b) Unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund,  must be credited to the Account.   3. Any money in the Account and any unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund remaining at the end of a fiscal year do not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.  4. The Department may apply for and accept gifts, grants and donations of money from any source for deposit in the Account.   5. The money in the Account must only be used to:  (a) Provide payments due pursuant to success contracts awarded in accordance with the provisions of NRS 232.3602; and  (b) Administer the provisions of NRS 232.3601, 232.3602 and 232.3603.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3192)
NV Rev Stat § 232.361 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.361 - Creation; composition; Chair; terms of members; vacancies; certain concurrent membership prohibited.

  1. There is hereby created in the Department a Commission on Behavioral Health consisting of 10 members appointed by the Governor, at least 3 of whom have training or experience in dealing with intellectual disabilities.  2. The Governor shall appoint:  (a) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada Psychiatric Association;  (b) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State and experienced in clinical practice, from a list of four candidates submitted by the Nevada Psychological Association, two of whom must be from northern Nevada and two of whom must be from southern Nevada;  (c) A physician, other than a psychiatrist, licensed to practice medicine in this State and who has experience in dealing with intellectual disabilities, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada State Medical Association;  (d) A clinical social worker licensed to practice in this State who has experience in dealing with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, or both;   (e) A registered nurse licensed to practice in this State who has experience in dealing with mental illness or intellectual disabilities, or both, from a list of three candidates submitted by the Nevada Nurses Association;  (f) A marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;  (g) A person who is licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS who is not an intern;  (h) A current or former recipient of mental health services provided by the State or any agency thereof;  (i) A representative of the general public who has a special interest in the field of mental health; and  (j) A representative of the general public who has a special interest in the field of intellectual disabilities.  3. The Governor shall appoint the Chair of the Commission from among its members.  4. After the initial terms, each member shall serve a term of 4 years. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this section to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.  5. A person may not serve concurrently as a member of the Commission and a member of the Board of Psychological Examiners, the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, the Board of Examiners for Social Workers or the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 2275; A 1989, 1549; 1999, 110, 1640; 2005, 547; 2007, 387; 2013, 692, 2995; 2017, 2245)
NV Rev Stat § 232.363 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.363 - Meetings; quorum; salary; expenses; restrictions on ownership of or employment by certain enterprises.

  1. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair at least 6 times but not more than 12 times a year. A meeting may last for more than 1 day. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum and is required to transact any business of the Commission.  2. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Commission, for each day the member is engaged in the business of the Commission.  3. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.  4. A person is ineligible for appointment to or continued service on the Commission if the person or the person’s spouse owns an interest in or is employed by any enterprise or organization, whether or not conducted for profit, which derives 25 percent or more of its gross revenues from the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 2276; A 1987, 1303; 1989, 1708; 1999, 111) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 232.306)
NV Rev Stat § 232.387 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.387 - Appointment of working groups by Chair; duties.

The Chair of the Grants Management Advisory Committee created by NRS 232.383 may appoint working groups composed of members of the Advisory Committee, former members of the Advisory Committee and members of the public who have relevant experience or knowledge:  1. To consider specific problems or other matters that are related to and within the scope of the functions of the Advisory Committee; and  2. To review requests for awards of money related to specific programs administered by the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 473)
NV Rev Stat § 232.451 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.451 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.452 to 232.456, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2003, 1507; 2011, 972; 2013, 1613) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.500)
NV Rev Stat § 232.452 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.452 - "Advocate" defined.

Advocate means the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate appointed pursuant to NRS 232.458.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 972) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.505)
NV Rev Stat § 232.453 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.453 - "Consumer" defined.

Consumer means a natural person who:  1. Has or is in need of coverage under a health care plan;  2. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding a prescription drug program;  3. May need information concerning purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies; or  4. Is in need of information or other assistance regarding his or her health care services or disputes in billing related to his or her medical claims.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2003, 1507; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 155; 2011, 587) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.510)
NV Rev Stat § 232.454 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.454 - "Director" defined.

Director means the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2011, 972) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.520)
NV Rev Stat § 232.455 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.455 - "Health care plan" defined.

Health care plan means a policy, contract, certificate or agreement offered or issued to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.530)
NV Rev Stat § 232.456 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.456 - "Prescription drug program" defined.

Prescription drug program means a program:  1. Sponsored or conducted by a manufacturer of prescription drugs at no charge; or  2. Offered by the State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1506) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.535)
NV Rev Stat § 232.457 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.457 - Applicability of NRS 223.085.

The provisions of NRS 223.085 do not apply to the provisions of NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 2653; 2013, 1613) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.540)
NV Rev Stat § 232.458 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.458 - Creation of Office for Consumer Health Assistance; appointment and qualifications of Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate; payment of costs from assessments, gifts, grants or donations, and direct legislative appropriation.

  1. The Office for Consumer Health Assistance is hereby established in the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director shall appoint the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate to head the Office. The Advocate must:  (a) Be selected on the basis of his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in health-related services.  (b) Be a graduate of an accredited college or university. The Director shall, to the extent practicable, give preference to a person who has a degree in the field of health, social science, public administration or business administration or a related field.  (c) Have not less than 3 years of experience in the administration of health care or insurance programs.  (d) Have expertise and experience in the field of advocacy.  2. The cost of carrying out the provisions of NRS 232.451 to 232.462, inclusive, must be paid as follows:  (a) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers and injured employees concerning workers’ compensation must be paid from the assessments levied pursuant to NRS 232.680.  (b) That portion of the cost related to the operation of the Bureau for Hospital Patients created pursuant to NRS 232.462 must be paid from the assessments levied pursuant to that section.  (c) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers in need of information or other facilitation regarding a prescription drug program may, to the extent money is available from this source, be paid from the proceeds of any gifts, grants or donations that are received by the Advocate for this purpose.  (d) That portion of the cost related to providing assistance to consumers in need of information concerning purchasing prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies may, to the extent money is available from this source, be paid from the proceeds of any gifts, grants or donations that are received by the Advocate for this purpose.  (e) The remaining cost must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State General Fund and be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1806; A 2001, 778, 2653; 2003, 1507; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 155; 2011, 972; 2013, 1613) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.550)
NV Rev Stat § 232.461 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.461 - Powers of Advocate; conflicts of interest.

  1. The Advocate, within the limits of available money:  (a) Shall, to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, employ at least two persons who have experience in the field of workers’ compensation, including, without limitation, persons who have experience in administering claims or programs related to policies of industrial insurance, representing employees in contested claims relating to policies of industrial insurance or advocating for the rights of injured employees; and   (b) May, in addition to the persons required to be employed pursuant to paragraph (a), employ:  (1) Such persons in the unclassified service of the State as the Advocate determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, including, without limitation, a provider of health care, as that term is defined in NRS 449A.424.  (2) Such additional personnel as may be required to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459, who must be in the classified service of the State.  A person employed pursuant to the authority set forth in this subsection must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties for which the Advocate employs that person.  2. The Advocate may:  (a) To the extent not otherwise prohibited by law, obtain such information from consumers, injured employees, health care plans, prescription drug programs and policies of industrial insurance as the Advocate determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 232.459.  (b) Apply for any available grants, accept any gifts, grants or donations and use any such gifts, grants or donations to aid the Office for Consumer Health Assistance in carrying out its duties pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of subsection 1 of NRS 232.459.  3. The Advocate and the Advocate’s employees shall not have any conflict of interest relating to the performance of their duties pursuant to this section and NRS 232.459. For the purposes of this subsection, a conflict of interest shall be deemed to exist if the Advocate or employee, or any person affiliated with the Advocate or employee:  (a) Has direct involvement in the licensing, certification or accreditation of a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care;  (b) Has a direct ownership interest or investment interest in a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care;  (c) Is employed by, or participating in, the management of a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care; or  (d) Receives or has the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration pursuant to any arrangement for compensation with a health care facility, insurer or provider of health care.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1807; A 2001, 2653; 2003, 1508; 2005, 1073; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 156; 2011, 588, 974; 2013, 1615) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 223.570)
NV Rev Stat § 232.467 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.467 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.467 to 232.484, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.468 to 232.473, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2011, 976)
NV Rev Stat § 232.468 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.468 - "Advisory Committee" defined.

Advisory Committee means the Committee created in the Office pursuant to NRS 232.482.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434)
NV Rev Stat § 232.4685 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.4685 - "Advocate" defined.

Advocate means the Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate appointed pursuant to NRS 232.458.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 976)
NV Rev Stat § 232.469 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.469 - "Health care" defined.

Health care includes, without limitation, mental health care.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434)
NV Rev Stat § 232.471 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.471 - "Manager" defined.

Manager means the Manager of the Office of Minority Health and Equity.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2017, 2408)
NV Rev Stat § 232.472 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.472 - "Minority group" defined.

  1. "Minority group" means:  (a) A racial or ethnic minority group;  (b) A group of persons with disabilities;  (c) A group of persons that share the same sexual orientation; or  (d) A group of persons whose gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior is different than that assigned at birth.  2. As used in this section, "sexual orientation" means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2017, 2408)
NV Rev Stat § 232.473 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.473 - "Office" defined.

Office means the Office of Minority Health and Equity of the Department.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 2434; A 2011, 977; 2017, 2408)