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NV Rev Stat § 439.4929 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4929 - Establishment and maintenance of system for reporting information; objectives; persons required to report information.

  1. The Chief Medical Officer shall, pursuant to the regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4931, establish and maintain a system for the reporting of information on sickle cell disease and its variants.  2. The system established pursuant to subsection 1 must include a record of the cases of sickle cell disease and its variants which occur in this State along with such information concerning the cases as may be appropriate to form the basis for:  (a) Conducting comprehensive epidemiologic surveys of sickle cell disease and its variants in this State; and  (b) Evaluating the appropriateness of measures for the treatment of sickle cell disease and its variants.  3. Hospitals, medical laboratories and other facilities that provide screening, diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients with respect to sickle cell disease and its variants shall report the information prescribed by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4931 to the system established pursuant to subsection 1.  4. Any provider of health care who diagnoses or provides treatment for sickle cell disease and its variants, except for cases directly referred to the provider or cases that have been previously admitted to a hospital, medical laboratory or other facility described in subsection 3, shall report the information prescribed by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4931 to the system established pursuant to subsection 1.  5. As used in this section, "medical laboratory" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 652.060.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2158)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4931 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4931 - Regulations of State Board of Health.

The State Board of Health shall by regulation:  1. Prescribe the form and manner in which information on cases of sickle cell disease and its variants must be reported;  2. Prescribe the information that must be included in each report, which must include, without limitation:  (a) The name, address, age and ethnicity of the patient;  (b) The variant of sickle cell disease with which the person has been diagnosed;  (c) The method of treatment, including, without limitation, any opioid prescribed for the patient and whether the patient has adequate access to that opioid;  (d) Any other diseases from which the patient suffers, including, without limitation, pneumonia, asthma and gall bladder disease;  (e) Information concerning the usage of and access to health care services by the patient; and  (f) If a patient diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants dies, his or her age at death; and  3. Establish a protocol for allowing appropriate access to and preserving the confidentiality of the records of patients needed for research into sickle cell disease and its variants.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2159)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4933 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4933 - Records of health care facility: Availability to Chief Medical Officer; abstracting of information; schedule of fees for abstracting; administrative penalty for violation of section.

  1. The chief administrative officer of each health care facility in this State shall make available to the Chief Medical Officer or his or her representative the records of the health care facility for each case of sickle cell disease and its variants.  2. The Division shall abstract from the records of a health care facility or shall require a health care facility to abstract from the records of the health care facility such information as is required by the State Board of Health. The Division shall compile the information in a timely manner and not later than 6 months after the Division abstracts the information or receives the abstracted information from the health care facility.  3. The State Board of Health shall by regulation adopt a schedule of fees which must be assessed to a health care facility for each case from which information is abstracted by the Division pursuant to subsection 2.  4. Any person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty established by regulation by the State Board of Health.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2159)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4935 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4935 - Publication of reports; provision of data.

  1. The Division shall publish reports based upon the information obtained pursuant to NRS 439.4929, 439.4931 and 439.4933 and shall make other appropriate uses of the information to report and assess trends in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with sickle cell disease and its variants in a particular area or population, advance research and education concerning sickle cell disease and its variants and improve treatment of sickle cell disease and its variants and associated disorders. The reports must include, without limitation:  (a) Information concerning the locations in which patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants reside, the demographics of such patients and the utilization of health care services by such patients;   (b) The information described in paragraph (a), specific to patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants who are over 60 years of age; and  (c) The transition of patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants from pediatric to adult care upon reaching 18 years of age.  2. The Division shall provide any qualified researcher whom the Division determines is conducting valid scientific research with data from the reported information upon the researcher’s:  (a) Compliance with appropriate conditions as established under the regulations of the State Board of Health; and  (b) Payment of a fee established by the Division by regulation to cover the cost of providing the data.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2159)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4937 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4937 - Analysis of information, records and reports; investigation of trends.

  1. The Chief Medical Officer or a qualified person designated by the Administrator of the Division shall analyze the information obtained pursuant to NRS 439.4929, 439.4931 and 439.4933 and the reports published pursuant to NRS 439.4935 to determine whether any trends exist in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with sickle cell disease and its variants in a particular area or population.  2. If the Chief Medical Officer or the person designated pursuant to subsection 1 determines that a trend exists in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with sickle cell disease and its variants in a particular area or population, the Chief Medical Officer or the person designated pursuant to subsection 1 shall work with appropriate governmental, educational and research entities to investigate the trend, advance research in the trend and facilitate the treatment of sickle cell disease and its variants and associated disorders.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2160)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4939 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4939 - Gifts, grants and donations.

The Division shall apply for and accept any gifts, grants and donations available to:  1. Carry out the provisions of NRS 439.4921 to 439.4943, inclusive;   2. Coordinate and administer any other state programs relating to research concerning sickle cell disease and its variants or assistance to patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants;  3. Pay for research concerning sickle cell disease and its variants;  4. Provide education concerning sickle cell disease and its variants; and  5. Provide support to persons diagnosed with sickle cell disease and its variants.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2160)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4941 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4941 - Consent required before disclosure of identity of patient, physician or health care facility.

The Division shall not reveal the identity of any patient, physician or health care facility which is involved in the reporting required by NRS 439.4933 unless the patient, physician or health care facility gives prior written consent to such a disclosure.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2160)
NV Rev Stat § 439.4943 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.4943 - Limitation on civil and criminal liability.

A person or governmental entity that provides information to the Division in accordance with NRS 439.4929, 439.4931 and 439.4933 must not be held liable in a civil or criminal action for sharing confidential information unless the person or organization has done so in bad faith or with malicious purpose.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2160)
NV Rev Stat § 439.495 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.495 - Establishment; purpose.

Within the limits of available money, the Division shall establish the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program to establish strategies for reducing the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and to coordinate efforts to assist persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in this State, including, without limitation:  1. Developing effective strategies for the prevention and early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;  2. Making recommendations to health care professionals concerning the treatment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including, without limitation, recommendations to increase access to nonpharmacologic therapies;  3. Increasing public knowledge and awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including, without limitation, the education of persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, their families, health care professionals, providers of health care and the public on matters relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and  4. Soliciting funding and other resources to ensure the continuation of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program and other programs which address issues relating to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 303)
NV Rev Stat § 439.496 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.496 - Powers of Division to apply for and accept gifts, grants and bequests; disposition of money; administration of account.

  1. The Division may apply for and accept gifts, grants and bequests to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 439.495.  2. Any money that is accepted by the Division pursuant to subsection 1 and any legislative appropriations made to carry out the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program established pursuant to NRS 439.495 must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund.  3. Except as otherwise provided by the terms of a gift, grant or bequest, expenditures from the account must be made only for carrying out the provisions of this section and NRS 439.495.  4. The Administrator shall administer the account.  5. Money in the account does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of a fiscal year. The interest and income earned on the money in the account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 304)
NV Rev Stat § 439.501 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.501 - Establishment.

  1. Within the limitations of available funding, the Division shall establish the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness relating to arthritis and to educate persons with arthritis, their families, health care professionals, providers of health care and the public on matters relating to arthritis, including, without limitation:  (a) The causes and nature of arthritis;  (b) The factors that increase the risk of a person developing arthritis and the importance of early diagnosis of arthritis;  (c) The appropriate treatment of arthritis;  (d) Effective strategies to prevent or delay the development of arthritis;  (e) The prevention and management of pain caused by arthritis; and  (f) Effective interventions to reduce disability and improve the quality of life of persons with arthritis.  2. The Arthritis Prevention and Control Program must be established in accordance with the objectives set forth in the National Arthritis Action Plan established by the Arthritis Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1343)
NV Rev Stat § 439.507 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.507 - Powers of Division to enter into contracts, to apply for and accept gifts, donations, bequests and grants and to apply for federal waivers; disposition of money; administration of account.

  1. The Division may:  (a) Within the limitations of available funding, enter into contracts for any services necessary to carry out or assist the Division in carrying out NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive, with public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide such services;  (b) Apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive; and  (c) Apply for any waiver from the Federal Government that may be necessary to maximize the amount of money this state may obtain from the Federal Government to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive.  2. Any money that is appropriated to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive:  (a) Must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund; and  (b) May only be used to carry out those provisions.  3. The Administrator shall administer the account. Any interest or income earned on the money in the account must be credited to the account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1346; A 2013, 3040)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5077 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5077 - Duties.

  1. The Rare Disease Advisory Council created by NRS 439.5075 shall:  (a) Perform a statistical and qualitative examination of the incidence, causes and economic burden of rare diseases in this State;  (b) Receive and consider reports and testimony concerning rare diseases from persons, the Division, community-based organizations, providers of health care and other local and national organizations whose work relates to rare diseases;  (c) Increase awareness of the burden caused by rare diseases in this State;  (d) Identify evidence-based strategies to prevent and control rare diseases;  (e) Determine the effect of delayed or inappropriate treatment on the quality of life for patients suffering from rare diseases and the economy of this State;  (f) Study the effect of early treatment for rare diseases on the quality of life for patients suffering from rare diseases, the provision of services to such patients and reimbursement for such services;  (g) Increase awareness among providers of health care of the symptoms of and care for patients with rare diseases;  (h) Evaluate the systems for delivery of treatment for rare diseases in place in this State and develop recommendations to increase the survival rates and quality of life of patients with rare diseases;  (i) Determine effective methods of collecting data concerning cases of rare diseases in this State for the purpose of conducting epidemiological studies of rare diseases in this State;  (j) Establish a comprehensive plan for the management of rare diseases in this State, which must include, without limitation, recommendations for the Department, the Division, local health districts, public and private organizations, businesses and potential sources of funding, and update the comprehensive plan as necessary; and  (k) Develop a registry of rare diseases diagnosed in this State to determine the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to such rare diseases.  2. The Council shall compile an annual report which must include, without limitation, a summary of the activities of the Council and any recommendations of the Council for legislation or other policies. The Council shall:  (a) Post the report on an Internet website maintained by the Department; and   (b) Submit the report to the Department, the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:  (1) In even-numbered years, the next regular session of the Legislature; and  (2) In odd-numbered years, the Legislative Committee on Health Care.  3. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1477)
NV Rev Stat § 439.508 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.508 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 439.508 to 439.5085, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.5081 and 439.5082 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5081 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5081 - "State plan" defined.

State plan means the state plan to address Alzheimer’s disease developed pursuant to NRS 439.5085.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5082 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5082 - "Task Force" defined.

Task Force means the Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease created by NRS 439.5083.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5083 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5083 - Creation; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; members serve without compensation except per diem; alternates.

  1. The Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services.  2. The Director shall appoint to the Task Force the following eight voting members:  (a) A representative from an association that provides services to persons with Alzheimer’s disease;  (b) A medical professional with expertise in cognitive disorders;  (c) A representative of caregivers for persons with cognitive disorders;  (d) A representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education with expertise in cognitive disorders;  (e) A representative of providers of service for persons with cognitive disorders;  (f) A representative from a rural area of this State;  (g) A representative from the Department; and  (h) A member at large.  3. The Legislative Commission shall appoint to the Task Force the following two voting members:  (a) One member of the Senate; and  (b) One member of the Assembly.  4. After the initial terms, the members of the Task Force serve terms of 2 years. A member may be reappointed to the Task Force and any vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.  5. The members of the Task Force serve without compensation, except that each member is entitled, while engaged in the business of the Task Force and within the limits of available money, to the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.  6. Not later than 30 days after appointment, each member of the Task Force appointed pursuant to subsection 2 shall nominate two persons to serve as his or her alternate members and submit the names of the persons nominated to the Director for appointment. An alternate member shall serve as a voting member of the Task Force when the appointed member who nominated the alternate is disqualified or unable to serve.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5084 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5084 - Chair and Vice Chair; meetings; quorum; members appointed by Director serve at pleasure of Director.

  1. The members of the Task Force shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair by a majority vote. After the initial election, the Chair and Vice Chair serve for a term of 1 year beginning on July 1 of each year. If the position of Chair or Vice Chair becomes vacant, the members of the Task Force shall elect a Chair or Vice Chair, as appropriate, from among its members for the remainder of the unexpired term.  2. The members of the Task Force shall meet at least once each quarter at the call of the Chair. The Task Force shall prescribe regulations for its own management and government.  3. A majority of the members of the Task Force constitutes a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the powers conferred on the Task Force.  4. Each member of the Task Force who is appointed pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 439.5083 serves at the pleasure of the Director.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2255; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5085 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5085 - Duties; submission of annual report to Governor and Legislature; support and assistance of Department; gifts, grants and donations.

  1. The Task Force shall:  (a) Develop a state plan to address Alzheimer’s disease;  (b) Monitor the progress in carrying out the state plan;  (c) Review and revise the state plan as necessary;  (d) Develop and prioritize the actions necessary to carry out the state plan;  (e) Research and review any other issues that are relevant to Alzheimer’s disease; and  (f) On or before February 1 of each year, prepare and submit a report to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature concerning its findings and recommendations.  2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.508 to 439.5085, inclusive, the Department:  (a) Shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies required by the Task Force;  (b) May accept any gifts, grants and donations; and  (c) May enter into contracts and award grants.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2255; A 2017, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 439.5102 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health|NRS 439.5102 - "Committee" defined.

As used in NRS 439.5102 to 439.5108, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Committee" means the Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities created by NRS 439.5104.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 364)