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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.460 - Adoption of regulations by State Board of Health; disposition of money received from penalties and fees; enforcement of chapter by Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services.

1. The Board shall adopt regulations:
(a) Establishing the fees for the application for and the issuance and renewal of a license or limited license.
(b) Defining the scope of practice for radiologist assistants and persons who hold licenses and limited licenses. Such regulations must be at least as stringent as the scope of practice adopted by a national professional organization whose membership consists of persons licensed or certified to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging. The national professional organization must be designated by the Board upon the recommendation of the Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 653.450.
(c) Prescribing the requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license or limited license. Such regulations must require the holder of a license to complete more hours of continuing education than the holder of a limited license.
(d) Prescribing the qualifications of a person who is authorized to supervise the holder of a limited license, the tasks for which such supervision is required and the level of supervision required.
(e) Defining the terms "crime involving moral turpitude" and "unprofessional conduct" for the purposes of NRS 653.700.
2. The Board may adopt any other regulations necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
3. At the same time that the Board provides notice pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS or NRS 241.020 of any meeting or workshop relating to the adoption of a proposed regulation pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall submit an electronic copy of the notice to the Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee created by NRS 653.450.
4. All money received from penalties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be forwarded to the State Treasurer for credit to the Fund for the Care of Sites for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste created by NRS 459.231.
5. All money received from fees pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be used by the Division to administer the provisions of this chapter.
6. The Division shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2723)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.500 - License or limited license to engage in radiologic imaging or radiation therapy: Requirement; application; expiration and renewal; prohibition on issuance or renewal unless applicant attests to certain information relating to safe and appropriate injection practices; provisional license or limited license; penalty.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 653.610 and 653.620, a person shall not engage in:
(a) Radiologic imaging unless he or she has obtained a license or limited license from the Division.
(b) Radiation therapy unless he or she has obtained a license from the Division.
(c) Radiation therapy or radiologic imaging which is outside the scope of practice authorized for his or her license or limited license by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460.
2. A person who wishes to obtain or renew a license or limited license must apply to the Division in the form prescribed by the Division.
3. A license or limited license expires 2 years after the date on which the license was issued and must be renewed on or before that date.
4. The Division shall not issue or renew a license or limited license unless the applicant for issuance or renewal of the license or limited license attests to knowledge of and compliance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning the prevention of transmission of infectious agents through safe and appropriate injection practices.
5. A provisional license or provisional limited license may not be renewed and expires:
(a) On the date on which the holder of the provisional license or provisional limited license is issued a license or limited license by the Division;
(b) On the date on which the application of the holder of the provisional license or provisional limited license for a license or limited license is denied by the Division; or
(c) One year after the date on which the holder of the provisional license or provisional limited license is initially employed to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging.
6. A person who engages in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging in violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2724; A 2019, 2741)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.510 - License to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging: Qualifications.

The Division may issue a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging to a person who:
1. Has successfully completed an educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, or its successor organization, the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or its successor organization, or another national accrediting organization approved by the Division; and
2. Is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiography, nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or its successor organization, in nuclear medicine or meets any alternative standards prescribed by regulation of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2725)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.530 - Expedited license or limited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license by endorsement to engage in radiologic imaging in accordance with the provisions of this section to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement or a limited license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Division an application in the form prescribed by the Division and:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Division that the applicant:
(1) If applying for a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging, holds a valid and unrestricted license, certificate or other credential to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging issued in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any other territory or possession of the United States;
(2) If applying for a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging, holds a valid and unrestricted license, certificate or other credential to engage in radiologic imaging issued in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any other territory or possession of the United States;
(3) Has not been disciplined or investigated by a regulatory authority of the state or territory in which the applicant holds or has held a license; and
(4) Has not ever been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice related to his or her license;
(b) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and
(c) Any other information required by the Division.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license by endorsement to engage in radiologic imaging pursuant to this section, the Division shall provide written notice to the applicant if any additional information is required by the Division to consider the application. Unless the Division denies the application for good cause, the Division shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement or limited license by endorsement, as applicable, to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving the application.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2726)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.600 - Radiologist assistant: Qualifications for practice; authorized services; prohibition; penalty.

1. The holder of a license may practice as a radiologist assistant if the holder is:
(a) Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiography and is registered as a radiologist assistant by that entity; or
(b) Certified by the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants.
2. In addition to the duties that the holder of a license is authorized to perform by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460, a radiologist assistant:
(a) May perform any duty relating to the care and management of patients, including, without limitation, radiologic imaging and interventional procedures guided by radiologic imaging, under the supervision of a radiologist.
(b) May provide initial observations concerning the images of a patient to a supervising physician who specializes in radiology.
(c) Shall not interpret images of a patient or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in NRS 630.020.
3. A person who practices as a radiologist assistant without meeting the requirements of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2728)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.610 - Engaging in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging without license or compensation under supervision; registration of holder of license or limited license to practice outside scope of practice in certain circumstances; temporary student license.

1. A person who does not meet the requirements of NRS 653.500 may, without compensation, engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging under the direct supervision of a physician, dentist, chiropractic physician or podiatrist or a person who holds a license for the purpose of qualifying for any certification required to obtain a license or a limited license.
2. A holder of a license or limited license may engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging outside the scope of practice authorized for his or her license or limited license by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460 if:
(a) Necessary to qualify for certification by a national accrediting organization in that area; and
(b) The licensee registers with the Division before engaging in such activity.
3. The Division may issue a temporary student license to a person who is enrolled in a program to qualify for any certification that is required to obtain a license or limited license. A holder of a temporary student license may engage in any activity described in subsection 1 for compensation.
4. A temporary student license may not be renewed and expires on the earlier of:
(a) The date on which the holder of the temporary student license is issued a license or limited license by the Division;
(b) The date on which the application of the holder of the temporary student license for a license or limited license is denied by the Division; or
(c) One year after the date on which the holder of the temporary student license is initially employed to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2729)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.620 - Taking X-ray photographs: Requirements; registration.

1. A person who does not hold a license or limited license may take X-ray photographs under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant as part of his or her employment or service as an independent contractor in a rural health clinic or federally-qualified health center described in subsection 2 if the person:
(a) Registers with the Division in the form prescribed by the Division;
(b) Submits to the Division proof that he or she has completed training in radiation safety and proper positioning for X-ray photographs provided by the holder of a license; and
(c) Completes the continuing education prescribed by regulation of the Department.
2. A person described in subsection 1 may take X-ray photographs as part of his or her employment or service as an independent contractor in a rural health clinic or federally-qualified health center that:
(a) Is located in a county whose population is less than 55,000; and
(b) Has established a quality assurance program for X-ray photographs that meets the requirements prescribed by regulation of the Division.
3. A person who performs computed tomography or fluoroscopy as part of his or her employment on January 1, 2020, may continue to perform any such activity on and after that date without complying with the requirements of NRS 653.630 or 653.640, as applicable, if he or she:
(a) Registers with the Division in the form prescribed by the Division;
(b) Provides any information requested by the Division; and
(c) Does not expand the scope of his or her duties relating to computed tomography or fluoroscopy, as applicable.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Federally-qualified health center" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 1396d(l)(2)(B).
(b) "Rural health clinic" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 1395x(aa)(2).
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2729)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.630 - Computed tomography: Requirements; registration; penalty.

1. A person shall not perform computed tomography except as authorized by this section and NRS 653.620.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a holder of a license may only perform computed tomography within his or her scope of practice, as authorized by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460, if he or she:
(a) Is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy and has received training approved by the Division as being sufficient to enable the holder of the license to properly perform computed tomography;
(b) Is certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or its successor organization, in nuclear medicine and has received training approved by the Division as being sufficient to enable the holder of the license to properly perform computed tomography; or
(c) Has completed other appropriate training or holds another appropriate credential approved by the Division.
3. A holder of a license who is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or its successor organization, in computed tomography may perform computed tomography.
4. A holder of a license who does not satisfy the requirements of subsection 2 or 3 may perform computed tomography if he or she:
(a) Performs computed tomography to qualify for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or its successor organization, in computed tomography; and
(b) Registers with the Division before performing computed tomography.
5. A person who performs computed tomography in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2730; A 2021, 2737)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.640 - Fluoroscopy: Requirements; penalty.

1. A person shall not perform fluoroscopy except as authorized in this section and NRS 653.620.
2. A holder of a license may perform fluoroscopy:
(a) If he or she is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiation therapy or radiography or has completed other appropriate training or holds another appropriate credential approved by the Division;
(b) Only within the scope of his or her practice; and
(c) Only to the extent authorized by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460.
3. A person who performs fluoroscopy in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2730; A 2021, 2738)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.700 - Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew license or limited license or to impose practice limitations or civil penalty; reinstatement of revoked license.

1. The Division may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or limited license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, impose limitations on the practice of a holder of such a license or limited license or impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation if a person:
(a) Obtains a license or limited license through fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;
(b) Engages in unprofessional conduct, as defined by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460;
(c) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, as defined by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460, or any crime which indicates that the person is unfit to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging;
(d) Violates any provision of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
(e) Is guilty of malpractice, gross negligence or incompetence while engaging in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging;
(f) Engages in conduct that could result in harm to a member of the public; or
(g) Has disciplinary action imposed in another jurisdiction against a license or certificate of the person that is equivalent to a license or limited license issued pursuant to this chapter.
2. At least 2 years after the date on which the license or limited license of a person is revoked, the person may apply to the Division for reinstatement of the license, which is within the discretion of the Division.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2731)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.710 - Suspension of license or limited license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license or limited license, the Division shall deem the license or limited license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the license or limited license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license or limited license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Division shall reinstate a license or limited license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license or limited license was suspended stating that the person whose license or limited license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2732)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.720 - Filing of complaint; investigation; retention of complaints; notice and hearing; subpoenas; written decisions; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; judicial review.

1. The Division may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which, if proven, would constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action, investigate the actions of any person who engages in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging.
2. A person may file a complaint anonymously pursuant to subsection 1. The Division may refuse to consider such a complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint.
3. The Division shall retain all complaints received by the Division pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon by the Division.
4. Before initiating proceedings to impose disciplinary action, the Division shall notify the accused person in writing of the charges. Such notice may be served by personal delivery to the accused person or by mailing it by registered or certified mail to the place of business last specified as noted in the records of the Division.
5. In any proceeding to impose disciplinary action, the Division shall afford an opportunity for a hearing on the record upon the request of the accused person. The Division may compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents or objects by subpoena.
6. The Division shall render a written decision at the conclusion of each hearing, and the record and decision in each hearing must be made available for inspection by any interested person.
7. The Division may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Any disciplinary action taken by the hearing officer or panel is subject to the same procedural requirements applicable to the Division pursuant to subsection 6, and the officer or panel has those powers and duties given to the Division in relation thereto.
8. A decision imposing disciplinary action pursuant to this section is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2731)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.900 - Inspection of property; request for information; confidentiality of reports of investigation or inspection and requested information.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any authorized representative of the Division may:
(a) Enter and inspect at any reasonable time any private or public property on which radiation therapy or radiologic imaging is conducted for the purpose of determining whether a violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto has occurred or is occurring. The owner, occupant or person responsible for such property shall permit such entry and inspection. An owner, occupant or person responsible for such property who fails to permit such entry and inspection is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Request any information necessary to ensure that any person who engages in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging meets any requirements specified by this chapter concerning the radiation therapy or radiologic imaging in which the person engages.
2. An authorized representative of the Division may only enter an area that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Government if the authorized representative obtains the consent of the Federal Government or its duly designated representative.
3. Any report of an investigation or inspection conducted pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and any information requested pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 shall not be disclosed or made available for public inspection, except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Division.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2730; A 2019, 2743)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 653 - Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging › NRS 653.910 - Injunctive relief.

1. The Division or the Attorney General may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit to enjoin any person from violating a provision of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
2. Such an injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person as a preventive or punitive measure.
(b) Does not relieve any person from any other legal action.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2732)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 654.015 to 654.031, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1977, 1028; 1993, 2140; 2017, 597)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.020 - "Board" defined.

"Board" means the Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1973, 1287; 1977, 1029; 1993, 2140; 2009, 442)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.025 - "Facility for intermediate care" defined.

"Facility for intermediate care" means an establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of providing personal and medical supervision for 24 hours, for four or more persons who do not have illness, disease, injury or other conditions that would require the degree of care and treatment which a hospital or facility for skilled nursing is designed to provide.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1028; A 1985, 1770)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.026 - "Facility for skilled nursing" defined.

"Facility for skilled nursing" means any proprietary or nonprofit institution or facility defined and licensed as a facility for skilled nursing pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1973, 1287, 1406; 1985, 1770)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.045 - Applicability of chapter.

1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any institution conducted by and for the adherents of any church or religious denomination for the purpose of providing facilities for the care and treatment of the sick who depend solely upon spiritual means through prayer for healing in the practice of the religion of such church or denomination.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 654.200, no license is required of any individual responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of such institutions.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 671)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.050 - Creation; membership.

The Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators, consisting of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Director’s designee and six members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1971, 671; 1973, 1287, 1406; 1977, 130, 1029, 1261, 1479; 1993, 2140; 2009, 442)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.060 - Appointed members: Qualifications.

The Governor shall appoint:
1. Two members who are licensees serving as nursing facility administrators.
2. One member who is a licensee serving as an administrator of a residential facility for groups with less than seven clients.
3. One member who is a licensee serving as an administrator of a residential facility for groups with seven or more clients.
4. One member who is a member of the medical or paramedical professions.
5. One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be a licensee or the spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a licensee.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 668; A 1973, 1287, 1406; 1977, 1029, 1261, 1479; 1993, 2140; 2003, 1199; 2017, 597)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.090 - Officers.

1. Immediately after the first Board is appointed, the members of the Board shall meet and elect from their membership a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary.
2. Thereafter, a Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected annually.
3. The Secretary of the Board shall serve as Secretary at the pleasure of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.100 - Meetings; quorum; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

1. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting quarterly and may meet at such other times as a meeting may be called by the Chair or a majority of the membership.
2. Four members of the Board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
3. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
4. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 669; A 1989, 1706; 1993, 2141)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.120 - Deposit and use of money paid to Board; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

1. The Secretary of the Board shall receive and account for all money paid to the Board pursuant to this chapter. The Secretary of the Board shall deposit the money in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, all money received by the Board pursuant to this chapter must be used to:
(a) Pay the per diem and travel expenses of the members of the Board.
(b) Pay the salaries and per diem and travel expenses of the employees of the Board.
(c) Administer the provisions of this chapter.
3. Any money which remains at the end of the fiscal year must be retained by the Board for future disbursement for the purposes enumerated in subsection 2.
4. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.
5. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 4 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 670; A 1971, 671; 1989, 1707; 1993, 893, 2142; 1999, 1541; 2005, 804)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.130 - Maintenance and contents of registers of applicants and licensees.

The Board shall:
1. Maintain separate registers of all applications for licensure as a nursing facility administrator, an administrator of a residential facility for groups or a health services executive. Each register must include:
(a) The name, age and place of residence of the applicant.
(b) If the register is for:
(1) Nursing facility administrators, the name and address of the facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care of which the applicant is to be administrator.
(2) Administrators of residential facilities for groups, the name and address of each residential facility for groups of which the applicant is to be administrator.
(3) Health services executives, the name and address of each facility for skilled nursing, facility for intermediate care or residential facility for groups of which the applicant is to be administrator.
(c) The date of the application.
(d) The date the application was reviewed and the action taken on the application.
(e) The serial number of the license, if any, issued to the applicant.
(f) Such other information as the Board may deem pertinent.
2. Maintain separate registers of all persons licensed pursuant to this chapter as nursing facility administrators, administrators of residential facilities for groups or health services executives, showing the status of each license.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 670; A 1973, 1288; 1977, 1030; 1987, 732; 1993, 2142; 2017, 599)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.140 - Applications for licenses; fees.

1. The Board shall prescribe and furnish an application form for the use of all persons who desire to be licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2. All applications filed with the Board must be accompanied by all information required to complete the application and the required fee fixed by the Board in an amount not to exceed:
(a) For an administrator of a residential facility for groups, $150.
(b) For a nursing facility administrator, $250.
(c) For a health services executive, the amount prescribed by regulation of the Board.
3. The Board may fix and charge an additional fee to cover the cost of administering the examinations if the Board determines that there is not sufficient money from other sources to cover such costs.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 670; A 1989, 801; 1993, 2143; 1997, 2182; 2005, 2797, 2807; 2017, 599)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.150 - Qualifications of applicant and other requirements for licensure as nursing facility administrator.

Each applicant for licensure as a nursing facility administrator pursuant to this chapter must:
1. Be of good moral character and physically and emotionally capable of administering a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care.
2. Have satisfactorily completed a course of instruction and training prescribed or approved by the Board, including the study of:
(a) The needs which are to be properly served by a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care;
(b) The laws governing the operation of a facility and the protection of the patients’ interests; and
(c) The elements of good administration of a facility.
In lieu of the specific requirements of this subsection, the applicant may present other evidence satisfactory to the Board of sufficient education, training or experience by which the applicant would be qualified to administer, supervise and manage a facility.
3. Pass an examination conducted and prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
4. Submit with the application:
(a) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and
(b) A fee to cover the actual cost of obtaining the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
5. Meet such other standards and qualifications as the Board may from time to time establish.
6. Submit all information required to complete the application.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 670; A 1973, 1288; 1975, 1297; 1977, 1030; 1985, 1771; 1993, 2143; 1997, 2182; 2003, 2866; 2005, 2799, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.155 - Qualifications of applicant and other requirements for licensure as administrator of residential facility for groups.

Each applicant for licensure as an administrator of a residential facility for groups pursuant to this chapter must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age;
2. Be of good moral character and physically and emotionally capable of administering a residential facility for groups;
3. Have satisfactorily completed a course of instruction and training prescribed or approved by the Board or be qualified by reason of the applicant’s education, training or experience to administer, supervise and manage a residential facility for groups;
4. Pass an examination conducted and prescribed by the Board;
5. Submit with the application:
(a) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and
(b) A fee to cover the actual cost of obtaining the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
6. Comply with such other standards and qualifications as the Board prescribes; and
7. Submit all information required to complete the application.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2139; A 1997, 2183; 2003, 2867; 2005, 2799, 2807; 2019, 4333)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.158 - Qualifications of applicant and other requirements for licensure as health services executive.

1. Each applicant for licensure as a health services executive pursuant to this chapter must:
(a) Submit with the application:
(1) Evidence of having satisfied the requirements of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards for qualification as a health services executive;
(2) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and
(3) A fee to cover the actual cost of obtaining the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b) Meet such other standards and qualifications as the Board may from time to time establish.
(c) Submit all other information required to complete the application.
2. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, a licensed health services executive has the powers and duties of a licensed administrator of a residential facility for groups and a licensed nursing facility administrator.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 596)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.161 - Licenses issued before July 1, 1973, equivalent to nursing facility administrator’s license.

A license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter prior to July 1, 1973, shall be considered equivalent to, and is subject to the same conditions as, a nursing facility administrator’s license.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1286; A 1977, 1030)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.170 - Form, expiration and renewal of licenses; requirements for continuing education.

1. The Board shall issue a numbered license, in such form as it may prescribe, to each applicant who meets the requirements of NRS 654.150, 654.155 or 654.158 and shall affix its official seal to the license.
2. Each license issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter expires 2 years after the last day of the calendar month in which it was issued and may be renewed on or before that date biennially.
3. Any licensee may renew his or her license by applying for renewal in the manner prescribed by the Board, paying the renewal fee fixed by the Board and submitting all information required to complete the renewal.
4. The Board shall, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license, require each holder to comply with:
(a) The requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board; and
(b) The duties of the administrator set forth in NRS 449.094.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 671; A 1973, 1289; 1977, 1030; 1985, 549; 1989, 801; 1993, 2143; 1997, 2183; 2003, 858; 2005, 2800, 2807, 2813; 2017, 600)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.180 - Reciprocal licensing as nursing facility administrator or administrator of residential facility for groups without examination.

The Board may issue a license as a nursing facility administrator or an administrator of a residential facility for groups, without examination, to any applicant who holds the same license from another jurisdiction, if the Board finds that the standards for licensure in the other jurisdiction are the substantial equivalent of those prevailing in this state and that the applicant is otherwise qualified.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 671; A 1973, 1289; 1977, 1031; 1993, 2144)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.184 - Inspection of premises by Board.

A member or any agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter acts in the capacity of a nursing facility administrator or an administrator of a residential facility for groups and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is acting in the capacity of a nursing facility administrator or an administrator of a residential facility for groups without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.185 - Referral of complaints to appropriate jurisdiction; immunity from civil liability.

1. If the Board determines that a complaint filed with the Board concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of another licensing board, the Board shall refer the complaint to the other licensing board within 5 days after making the determination.
2. The Board may refer a complaint pursuant to subsection 1 orally, electronically or in writing.
3. The provisions of subsection 1 apply to any complaint filed with the Board, including, without limitation:
(a) A complaint which concerns a person who or entity which is licensed, certified or otherwise regulated by the Board or by another licensing board; and
(b) A complaint which concerns a person who or entity which is licensed, certified or otherwise regulated solely by another licensing board.
4. The provisions of this section do not prevent the Board from acting upon a complaint which concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of the Board regardless of whether the Board refers the complaint pursuant to subsection 1.
5. The Board or an officer or employee of the Board is immune from any civil liability for any decision or action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out the provisions in this section.
6. As used in this section, "licensing board" means:
(a) A board created pursuant to chapter 630, 630A, 631, 632, 633, 634, 634A, 635, 636, 637, 637B, 639, 640, 640A, 640B, 640C, 640D, 640E, 641, 641A, 641B, 641C, 641D, 643 or 644A of NRS; and
(b) The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2247; A 2015, 2311; 2019, 2738; 2021, 1601)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.186 - Injunctions against violations of chapter.

Whenever any person has engaged or is about to engage in any conduct which constitutes a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or any other order restraining such conduct. Proceedings under this section must be governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, except that no bond or undertaking is required in any action commenced by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.187 - Acting without license: Reporting requirements of Board.

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who acts in the capacity of a nursing facility administrator or an administrator of a residential facility for groups without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 654 - Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care › NRS 654.190 - Authorized disciplinary and other action; grounds; notice of hearing; subpoenas; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; expiration or voluntary surrender of license does not deprive Board of jurisdiction.

1. The Board may, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing as required by law, impose an administrative fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation on, recover reasonable investigative fees and costs incurred from, suspend, revoke, deny the issuance or renewal of or place conditions on the license of, and place on probation or impose any combination of the foregoing on any licensee who:
(a) Is convicted of a felony relating to the practice of administering a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care or residential facility for groups or of any offense involving moral turpitude.
(b) Has obtained his or her license by the use of fraud or deceit.
(c) Violates any of the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Aids or abets any person in the violation of any of the provisions of NRS 449.029 to 449.2428, inclusive, or 449A.100 to 449A.124, inclusive, and 449A.270 to 449A.286, inclusive, as those provisions pertain to a facility for skilled nursing, facility for intermediate care or residential facility for groups.
(e) Violates any regulation of the Board prescribing additional standards of conduct for licensees, including, without limitation, a code of ethics.
(f) Engages in conduct that violates the trust of a patient or resident or exploits the relationship between the licensee and the patient or resident for the financial or other gain of the licensee.
2. If a licensee requests a hearing pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall give the licensee written notice of a hearing pursuant to NRS 233B.121 and 241.0333. A licensee may waive, in writing, his or her right to attend the hearing.
3. The Board may compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents or objects by subpoena. The Board may adopt regulations that set forth a procedure pursuant to which the Chair of the Board may issue subpoenas on behalf of the Board. Any person who is subpoenaed pursuant to this subsection may request the Board to modify the terms of the subpoena or grant additional time for compliance.
4. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
5. The expiration of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the Board or a court, or the voluntary surrender of a license, does not deprive the Board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of, or action or disciplinary proceeding against, the licensee or to render a decision suspending or revoking the license.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 671; A 1971, 938; 1973, 1289; 1977, 94, 1031; 1985, 1771; 1993, 894, 2144; 1999, 3610; 2003, 859, 2731, 3477; 2005, 805; 2007, 1050; 2009, 442, 1446; 2011, 196, 364, 705, 1067, 1362, 2256; 2015, 1539; 2017, 600, 1911, 2312, 4173; 2019, 1118, 1341, 1404, 1680, 2600, 4041; 2021, 375; 2023, 574, 720, 914, 1158, 1855, 3448)