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NV Rev Stat § 441A.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.150 - Reporting occurrences of communicable diseases to health authority; reporting drug overdoses to Chief Medical Officer. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. A provider of health care who knows of, or provides services to, a person who has or is suspected of having a communicable disease shall report that fact to the health authority in the manner prescribed by the regulations of the Board. If no provider of health care is providing services, each person having knowledge that another person has a communicable disease shall report that fact to the health authority in the manner prescribed by the regulations of the Board.  2. A provider of health care who knows of, or provides services to, a person who has suffered or is suspected of having suffered a drug overdose shall report that fact and the information required by the Board pursuant to NRS 441A.120 to the Chief Medical Officer or his or her designee in the manner prescribed by the regulations of the Board. The Chief Medical Officer or his or her designee shall upload that information to the database of the program established pursuant to NRS 453.162 if the program allows for the upload of such information.  3. A medical facility in which more than one provider of health care may know of, or provide services to, a person who has or is suspected of having a communicable disease or who has suffered or is suspected of having suffered a drug overdose shall establish administrative procedures to ensure that the health authority or Chief Medical Officer or his or her designee, as applicable, is notified.  4. A laboratory director shall, in the manner prescribed by the Board, notify the health authority of the identification by his or her medical laboratory of the presence of any communicable disease in the jurisdiction of that health authority. The health authority shall not presume a diagnosis of a communicable disease on the basis of the notification received from the laboratory director.  5. If more than one medical laboratory is involved in testing a specimen, the laboratory that is responsible for reporting the results of the testing directly to the provider of health care for the patient shall also be responsible for reporting to the health authority.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 295; A 2017, 4401; 2019, 166, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.160 - Investigation: Powers of health authority to conduct investigation of communicable disease; order to require person to submit to examination; order of isolation, quarantine or treatment.

  1. A health authority who knows, suspects or is informed of the existence within the jurisdiction of the health authority of any communicable disease shall immediately investigate the matter and all circumstances connected with it, and shall take such measures for the prevention, suppression and control of the disease as are required by the regulations of the Board or a local board of health.  2. A health authority may:  (a) Enter private property at reasonable hours to investigate any case or suspected case of a communicable disease.  (b) Order any person whom the health authority reasonably suspects has a communicable disease in an infectious state to submit to any medical examination or test which the health authority believes is necessary to verify the presence of the disease. The order must be in writing and specify the name of the person to be examined and the time and place of the examination and testing, and may include such terms and conditions as the health authority believes are necessary to protect the public health.  (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 and NRS 441A.210, issue an order requiring the isolation, quarantine or treatment of any person or group of persons if the health authority believes that such action is necessary to protect the public health. The order must be in writing and specify the person or group of persons to be isolated or quarantined, the time during which the order is effective, the place of isolation or quarantine and other terms and conditions which the health authority believes are necessary to protect the public health, except that no isolation or quarantine may take place if the health authority determines that such action may endanger the life of a person who is isolated or quarantined.  3. Each order issued pursuant to this section must be served upon each person named in the order by delivering a copy to him or her.  4. If a health authority issues an order to isolate or quarantine a person with a communicable or infectious disease in a medical facility, the health authority must isolate or quarantine the person in the manner set forth in NRS 441A.510 to 441A.720, inclusive.  5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.310 and 441A.380, a health authority may not issue an order requiring the involuntary treatment of a person without a court order requiring the person to submit to treatment.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 295; A 2003, 2206; 2011, 2507)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.163 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.163 - Investigation: Powers of health authority to conduct investigation of infectious disease or exposure to biological, radiological or chemical agent; reports; regulations.

  1. Except as otherwise required pursuant to NRS 441A.160, a health authority may conduct an investigation of a case or suspected case of:  (a) An infectious disease within its jurisdiction; or   (b) Exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent within its jurisdiction,  which significantly impairs the health, safety or welfare of the public within its jurisdiction.  2. Each health authority shall:  (a) Except as otherwise required pursuant to NRS 441A.170, report each week to the Chief Medical Officer the number and types of cases or suspected cases of infectious diseases or cases or suspected cases of exposure to biological, radiological or chemical agents which significantly impair the health, safety or welfare of the public reported to the health authority, and any other information required by the regulations of the Board.  (b) Report the results of an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 to the Chief Medical Officer within 30 days after concluding the investigation.  3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 441A.163 to 441A.169, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 554)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.165 - Investigation: Powers of health authority to access medical records, laboratory records and other information in possession of health care provider or medical facility; payment of certain costs related to investigation.

  1. A health authority which conducts an investigation pursuant to NRS 441A.160 or 441A.163 shall, for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, have access to all medical records, laboratory records and reports, books and papers relevant to the investigation which are in the possession of a provider of health care or medical facility being investigated or which are otherwise necessary to carry out the investigation. The determination of what information is necessary to carry out the investigation is at the discretion of the health authority.  2. If a health authority conducts an investigation pursuant to NRS 441A.160 or 441A.163, the health authority may require a provider of health care or medical facility being investigated to pay a proportionate share of the actual cost of carrying out the investigation, including, without limitation, the cost of notifying and testing patients who may have contracted an infectious disease, been exposed to a biological, radiological or chemical agent or otherwise been harmed.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 555)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.166 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.166 - Investigation: Subpoena to compel production of medical records, laboratory records and other information; court order directing witness to appear for failure to produce.

  1. Upon petition by a health authority to the district court for the county in which an investigation is being conducted by the health authority pursuant to NRS 441A.160 or 441A.163, the court may issue a subpoena to compel the production of medical records, laboratory records and reports, books and papers as set forth in NRS 441A.165.  2. If a witness refuses to produce any medical records, laboratory records and reports, books or papers required by a subpoena issued by a court pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not produced the medical records, laboratory records and reports, books or papers before the health authority. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness. The court may enter an order that the witness appear before the health authority at the time and place fixed in the order and produce the required medical records, laboratory records and reports, books or papers, and upon failure to obey the order, the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 555)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.167 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.167 - Investigation: Law enforcement agencies and political subdivisions authorized to share certain information and medical records with state and local health authorities; regulations.

  1. A public agency, law enforcement agency or political subdivision of this State which has information that is relevant to an investigation relating to an infectious disease or exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent which significantly impairs the health, safety and welfare of the public shall share the information and any medical records and reports with the appropriate state and local health authorities if it is in the best interest of the public and as necessary to further the investigation of the requesting health authority.  2. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including, without limitation:  (a) Identifying the public agencies and political subdivisions with which the information set forth in subsection 1 may be shared;  (b) Prescribing the circumstances and procedures by which the information may be shared with those identified public agencies and political subdivisions; and  (c) Ensuring the confidentiality of the information if it is protected health information.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 556)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.169 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.169 - Investigation: Powers of health authority to issue cease and desist order to health care provider or medical facility; injunction.

  1. During the course of or as a result of an investigation concerning the case or suspected case of an infectious disease or the case or suspected case of exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent pursuant to NRS 441A.160 or 441A.163, a health authority may, upon finding that a provider of health care or medical facility significantly contributed to a case of an infectious disease or to a case of exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent and that the public health imperatively requires:  (a) Issue a written order directing the provider of health care or medical facility to cease and desist any act or conduct which is harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the public; and  (b) Take any other action to reduce or eliminate the harm to the health, safety or welfare of the public.  2. A written order directing a provider of health care or medical facility to cease and desist issued pursuant to subsection 1 must contain a statement of the:  (a) Provision of law or regulation which the provider of health care or medical facility is violating; or  (b) Standard of care that the provider of health care or medical facility is violating which led to the case of the infectious disease or to the case of exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent.  3. An order to cease and desist must be served upon the person or an authorized representative of the facility directly or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. The order becomes effective upon service.  4. An order to cease and desist expires 30 days after the date of service unless the health authority institutes an action in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking an injunction.  5. Upon a showing by the health authority that a provider of health care or medical facility is committing or is about to commit an act which is harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the public, a court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin the provider of health care or medical facility from committing the act.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 556)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.170 - Weekly reports to Chief Medical Officer.

Each health authority shall report each week to the Chief Medical Officer the number and types of cases or suspected cases of communicable disease reported to the health authority, and any other information required by the regulations of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 299)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.180 - Contagious person to prevent exposure to others; warning by health authority; penalty.

  1. A person who has a communicable disease in an infectious state shall not conduct himself or herself in any manner likely to expose others to the disease or engage in any occupation in which it is likely that the disease will be transmitted to others.  2. A health authority who has reason to believe that a person is in violation of subsection 1 shall issue a warning to that person, in writing, informing the person of the behavior which constitutes the violation and of the precautions that the person must take to avoid exposing others to the disease. The warning must be served upon the person by delivering a copy to him or her.  3. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 after service upon him or her of a warning from a health authority is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.190 - Control of disease within schools, child care facilities, medical facilities and correctional facilities.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a health authority who knows of the presence of a communicable disease within a school, child care facility, medical facility or correctional facility shall notify the principal, director or other person in charge of the school, child care facility, medical facility or correctional facility of that fact and direct what action, if any, must be taken to prevent the spread of the disease. A health authority who knows of the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus within a school shall notify the superintendent of the school district of that fact and direct what action, if any, must be taken to prevent the spread of the virus.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the principal, director or other person in charge of a school, child care facility, medical facility or correctional facility who knows of or suspects the presence of a communicable disease within the school, child care facility, medical facility or correctional facility, shall notify the health authority pursuant to the regulations of the Board. If a principal of a school knows of the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus within the school, the principal shall notify the superintendent of the school district of that fact. A superintendent of a school district who is notified of or knows of the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus within a school in the school district shall notify the health authority of that fact. The health authority shall investigate a report received pursuant to this subsection to determine whether a communicable disease or the human immunodeficiency virus is present and direct what action, if any, must be taken to prevent the spread of the disease or virus.  3. A parent, guardian or person having custody of a child who has a communicable disease shall not knowingly permit the child to attend school or a child care facility if the Board, by regulation, has determined that the disease requires exclusion from school or a child care facility.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296; A 1991, 1340)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.200 - Right to receive treatment from physician or clinic of choice; Board may prescribe method of treatment.

This chapter does not empower or authorize the health authority or any other person to interfere in any manner with the right of a person to receive approved treatment for a communicable disease from any physician, clinic or other person of his or her choice, but the Board has the power to prescribe the approved method of treatment to be used by the physician, clinic or other person.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 298)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.210 - Rights and duties of person who depends exclusively on prayer for healing.

A person who has a communicable disease and depends exclusively on prayer for healing in accordance with the tenets and precepts of any recognized religious sect, denomination or organization is not required to submit to any medical treatment required by the provisions of this chapter, but may be isolated or quarantined in the person’s home or other place of the person’s choice acceptable to the health authority, and shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations and orders issued by the health authority.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 298)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.220 - Confidentiality of information; permissible disclosure.

All information of a personal nature about any person provided by any other person reporting a case or suspected case of a communicable disease or drug overdose, or by any person who has a communicable disease or has suffered a drug overdose, or as determined by investigation of the health authority, is confidential medical information and must not be disclosed to any person under any circumstances, including pursuant to any subpoena, search warrant or discovery proceeding, except:  1. As otherwise provided in NRS 439.538.  2. For statistical purposes, provided that the identity of the person is not discernible from the information disclosed.  3. In a prosecution for a violation of this chapter.  4. In a proceeding for an injunction brought pursuant to this chapter.  5. In reporting the actual or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or elderly person.  6. To any person who has a medical need to know the information for his or her own protection or for the well-being of a patient or dependent person, as determined by the health authority in accordance with regulations of the Board.  7. If the person who is the subject of the information consents in writing to the disclosure.  8. Pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 441A.320 or NRS 629.069.  9. If the disclosure is made to the Department of Health and Human Services and the person about whom the disclosure is made has been diagnosed as having acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or an illness related to the human immunodeficiency virus and is a recipient of or an applicant for Medicaid.  10. To a firefighter, police officer or person providing emergency medical services if the Board has determined that the information relates to a communicable disease significantly related to that occupation. The information must be disclosed in the manner prescribed by the Board.  11. If the disclosure is authorized or required by NRS 239.0115 or another specific statute.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 299; A 1989, 1476; 1997, 1254; 1999, 1123, 2238, 2245; 2005, 329; 2007, 1277, 1977, 2109; 2017, 4402)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.230 - Disclosure of personal information prohibited without consent.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and NRS 439.538, a person shall not make public the name of, or other personal identifying information about, a person infected with a communicable disease who has been investigated by the health authority pursuant to this chapter without the consent of the person.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 300; A 2007, 1978)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.240 - Duties of health authority.

  1. The health authority shall control, prevent, treat and, whenever possible, ensure the cure of sexually transmitted diseases.  2. The health authority shall provide the materials and curriculum necessary to conduct the educational program provided for in NRS 209.385 and establish a program for the certification of persons qualified to provide instruction for the program.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296; A 1989, 1476; 2011, 2508)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.250 - Establishment and support of clinics and dispensaries.

The health authority may establish and provide financial or other support to such clinics and dispensaries as it believes are reasonably necessary for the prevention, control, treatment or cure of sexually transmitted diseases.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296; A 2011, 2508)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.260 - Provision of medical supplies and financial aid for treatment of indigent patients.

If a person in this state who has a sexually transmitted disease is, in the discretion of the health authority, unable to afford approved treatment for the disease, the health authority may provide medical supplies or direct financial aid to any physician, clinic or dispensary in this state, within the limits of the available appropriations and any other resources, to be used in the person’s treatment. A physician, clinic or dispensary that accepts supplies or aid pursuant to this section shall comply with all conditions prescribed by the Board relating to the use of the supplies or aid.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296; A 2011, 2508)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.270 - Instruction of patients on prevention and treatment of disease.

A physician, clinic or dispensary providing treatment to a person who has a sexually transmitted disease shall instruct the person in the methods of preventing the spread of the disease and in the necessity of systematic and prolonged treatment.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 296)
NV Rev Stat § 441A.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 441A - Infectious Diseases; Toxic Agents|NRS 441A.280 - Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment.

A physician who, or clinic or dispensary which, determines that a person has a sexually transmitted disease shall encourage and, if necessary, attempt to persuade the person to submit to medical treatment. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.210, if the person does not submit to treatment, or does not complete the prescribed course of treatment, the physician, clinic or dispensary shall notify the health authority who shall take action to ensure that the person receives adequate treatment for the disease.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 297)