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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.127 - Appointment and classification of advocates to assist Ombudsman; Ombudsman authorized to create volunteer advocacy program and appoint volunteer advocates.

1. The Ombudsman may appoint one or more advocates to assist the Ombudsman who are within the Division and in the classified service of the State. Each advocate shall perform his or her duties at the direction of the Ombudsman.
2. The Ombudsman may:
(a) Create a volunteer advocacy program within the Office of the Ombudsman to be administered by the Ombudsman; and
(b) Appoint volunteer advocates who may act as representatives of the Ombudsman.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1485; A 2009, 42; 2017, 701)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.135 - Investigation; entry into facility; interference prohibited; penalty; right of recipient concerning visits with Ombudsman or advocate; immunity for investigations performed by Ombudsman or advocate.

1. The Ombudsman or an advocate may:
(a) Upon a complaint by or on behalf of a recipient, investigate any act or policy which the Ombudsman or advocate has reason to believe may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or civil rights of any recipient; and
(b) Make periodic visits to any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation, facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services or, with the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, the residence of the recipient to provide information to recipients and to review generally any act, practice, policy, procedure or condition which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or civil or other rights of any recipient.
2. The Ombudsman or an advocate may enter:
(a) Any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services and any area within such a facility at reasonable times with or without prior notice and must be permitted access to recipients of services from the facility at all times. Upon arrival at the facility, the Ombudsman or advocate shall make his or her presence known to the staff of the facility and shall present appropriate identification.
(b) With the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, the residence of the recipient.
3. A person shall not willfully interfere with the Ombudsman or an advocate in the performance of any investigation or visitation pursuant to this section. If any person is found, after notice and a hearing, to have willfully violated any provision of this subsection, the Director, at the request of the Administrator, may refer the matter to the Division for the imposition of an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
4. Any money collected as a result of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.
5. Each recipient has the right to request, deny or terminate visits with the Ombudsman or an advocate. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the Ombudsman or an advocate to investigate a complaint made by or on behalf of a recipient.
6. The Ombudsman or an advocate is not liable civilly for the good faith performance of any investigation.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1026; A 1989, 1485; 1991, 1976; 2009, 42; 2019, 265)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.137 - Investigation of complaint involving recipient.

1. The Administrator may direct the Ombudsman or an advocate to investigate a complaint involving a recipient.
2. If the Administrator directs an investigation pursuant to subsection 1, the Ombudsman or an advocate shall conduct an investigation of the complaint.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 264)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.138 - Retaliation prohibited; penalty.

1. An officer, director or employee of a facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or provider of living arrangement services shall not retaliate against any person for having filed a complaint with, or provided information to, the Ombudsman or an advocate.
2. If any person is found, after notice and a hearing, to have violated any provision of subsection 1, the Director, at the request of the Administrator, may refer the matter to the Division for the imposition of an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
3. Any money collected as a result of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1485; A 2009, 43; 2019, 266)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.145 - Conduct of investigation.

In conducting an investigation, the Ombudsman or an advocate may:
1. Inspect any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services and any records maintained by the facility. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, medical and personal financial records may be inspected only with the informed consent of the recipient, the legal guardian of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions regarding the recipient. Such consent must be obtained in accordance with the provisions of 45 C.F.R. § 1324.11(e)(2) and may be obtained orally, visually, in writing or through the use of auxiliary aids and services, as long as such consent is documented by the Ombudsman or the advocate. If the provisions of 45 C.F.R. § 1324.11(e)(2) authorize records to be inspected without the consent of the recipient, the legal guardian of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions regarding the recipient, the inspection may be conducted without consent.
2. With the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, inspect the residence of the recipient.
3. Interview:
(a) Officers, directors and employees of any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or provider of living arrangement services, including any licensed provider of health care as defined in NRS 629.031, who renders services to the facility or provider or recipients of services from the facility or provider.
(b) Any recipient and the legal guardian of the recipient, if any, and the family of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions regarding his or her care if the recipient consents to the interview.
4. Obtain such assistance and information from any agency of the State or its political subdivisions as is necessary properly to perform the investigation.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1027; A 1989, 1486; 2009, 43; 2017, 701; 2019, 266)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.155 - Referral of results of investigation to appropriate agency; notification of disposition.

1. In appropriate cases and under the Administrator’s direction, the Ombudsman or an advocate shall refer the results of an investigation to the governmental agencies with authority to enforce applicable laws and regulations through administrative, civil or criminal proceedings.
2. The Ombudsman or an advocate shall notify the complainant of the ultimate disposition of the matter raised in his or her complaint.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1027; A 1989, 1486; 2009, 43)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.165 - Regulations.

1. The Division shall adopt regulations:
(a) Requiring a facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or provider of living arrangement services to post instructions concerning the procedure for making a complaint to the Ombudsman or an advocate. Such instructions must include, without limitation, any telephone number, electronic mail address or Internet website established for making such a complaint.
(b) Prescribing a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for failure to comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (a).
2. The Division may adopt regulations regarding the requirement, contents, posting and distribution of a notice which describes the purpose of the Ombudsman and an advocate and sets forth the procedure for making a complaint to the Ombudsman or an advocate.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1027; A 2009, 43; 2019, 267)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.250 - Program to provide community-based services to enable frail elderly persons to remain in home: Establishment and administration; goals; regulations.

1. The Division shall establish and administer a program to provide the community-based services necessary to enable a frail elderly person to remain in his or her own home or with his or her family and avoid placement in a facility for long-term care. The program may be carried out solely by the Division or in cooperation with another state agency, the Federal Government or any local government.
2. Any such program established by the Division pursuant to this section may have as its goals to:
(a) Foster independence and self-reliance and maintain the dignity of frail elderly persons and allow them, to the fullest extent possible, to be an integral part of their families and communities;
(b) Establish in communities throughout the state community-based services which will enable frail elderly persons to remain in their homes;
(c) Ensure that any frail elderly person who has been, or is at risk of being, placed inappropriately in a facility for long-term care is able to receive the services which will enable the person to stay in his or her home; and
(d) Promote participation by any appropriate public or private agency, organization or institution in the development of services that offer options to frail elderly persons and foster independent living.
3. The Division shall adopt regulations necessary to establish and administer the program established pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 974)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.255 - Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly: Establishment and administration; requirements; regulations.

1. In addition to any program established pursuant to NRS 427A.250, the Division may establish and administer a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, commonly known as a PACE program. The program may be carried out solely by the Division or in cooperation with another state agency, the Federal Government or any local government.
2. A program established pursuant to subsection 1:
(a) Must comply with the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 1396u-4, 42 C.F.R. Part 460 and any other federal regulations governing programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly; and
(b) May be established in any county in this State.
3. The Division may adopt regulations necessary to establish and administer the program.
4. If the Division wishes to establish a program pursuant to subsection 1, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services any amendment to the State Plan for Medicaid necessary to enable the Division to establish the program and to revise the program from time to time.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1255)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.260 - Provision of services; contracts.

1. The Division may use personnel of the Division or it may contract with any appropriate public or private agency, organization or institution to provide a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly and to provide the community-based services necessary to enable a frail elderly person to remain in his or her home.
2. Any such contract must:
(a) Include a description of the type of service to be provided;
(b) For:
(1) A program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, specify the capitation rate to be paid for all-inclusive care for the elderly and the method of payment; and
(2) Any other community-based services, specify the price to be paid for each service and the method of payment; and
(c) Specify the criteria to be used to evaluate the provision of the service.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 974; A 2009, 1256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.270 - Division authorized to apply for, accept and expend grants of money or other assistance; fees for services.

1. The Division may apply for, accept and expend any federal or private grant of money or other type of assistance that becomes available to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.250 to 427A.280, inclusive. Any money received pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer and accounted for separately in the State General Fund.
2. The Division shall, with the approval of the Commission and Director, establish a schedule of fees to be charged and collected for any service provided pursuant to NRS 427A.250 to 427A.280, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 974; A 2009, 1256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.280 - Tests and demonstrations.

In addition to the program established pursuant to NRS 427A.255, the Division may initiate projects to test and demonstrate various ways of providing the community-based services and all-inclusive care necessary to enable a frail elderly person to remain in his or her home.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 974; A 2009, 1256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.290 - Establishment authorized; requirements; regulations; funding.

1. To the extent that money is available for this purpose, the Division may establish by regulation a program to facilitate the transition of older persons and persons with disabilities from a hospital to their places of residence. The program must:
(a) Provide for collaboration between:
(1) Hospital staff who are responsible for discharging an older person or a person with a disability; and
(2) The older person or person with a disability and any caregivers or other persons assisting the older person or person with a disability; and
(b) Facilitate the coordination of health care and social services to support the older person or person with a disability and any caregivers or other persons assisting the older person or person with a disability.
2. The Division may:
(a) Limit the program established pursuant to this section to particular groups of older persons or persons with disabilities within the limits of available funding;
(b) Accept gifts, grants and donations for the purpose of establishing and operating the program; and
(c) Use other options available to fund the program, including, without limitation, billing third parties for the services provided by the program to persons currently covered by the third parties.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Older person" means a person who is 60 years of age or older.
(b) "Person with a disability" means:
(1) A person with a physical disability, as defined in NRS 427A.1222;
(2) A person with a related condition, as defined in NRS 427A.1224; or
(3) A person with an intellectual disability, as defined in NRS 427A.1226.
(c) "Third party" means:
(1) An insurer, as defined in NRS 679B.540;
(2) A health benefit plan, as defined in NRS 687B.470, for employees which provides coverage for services and care at a hospital;
(3) A participating public agency, as defined in NRS 287.04052, and any other local governmental agency of the State of Nevada which provides a system of health insurance for the benefit of its officers and employees, and the dependents of officers and employees, pursuant to chapter 287 of NRS; or
(4) Any other insurer or organization providing health coverage or benefits in accordance with state or federal law.
The term does not include an insurer that provides coverage under a policy of casualty or property insurance.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 553)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.300 - Creation of Office; appointment; qualifications; classification.

1. The Office of the Community Advocate is hereby created within the Division.
2. The Administrator shall appoint the Community Advocate. The person so appointed:
(a) Must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties and functions of the office; and
(b) Is in the classified service of the State.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2311; A 2009, 43; 2023, 516)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.310 - Duties.

1. The Community Advocate shall provide assistance to persons who are 60 years of age or older and do not reside in facilities for long-term care. The assistance must include at least the:
(a) Coordination of resources and services available to aging persons within their respective communities, including the services provided through a program established pursuant to NRS 427A.250 or 427A.255;
(b) Dissemination of information to aging persons on issues of national and local interest, including information regarding the services of the Community Advocate and the existence of groups of aging persons with similar interests and concerns; and
(c) Advocation of issues relating to aging persons.
2. The Administrator may direct the Community Advocate to provide assistance to a person who:
(a) Is less than 60 years of age; and
(b) Does not reside in a facility for long-term care.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2311; A 1993, 115; 2009, 44, 1256; 2017, 180; 2023, 516)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.313 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 427A.313 to 427A.400, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.315 and 427A.317 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 593)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.330 - Nomination, appointment and terms of members.

1. The Legislative Commission shall appoint to the Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum a number of members equal to the number of State Senators. The persons appointed to the Forum must be the persons nominated pursuant to this section. Each member of the Senate shall, after consulting with the members of the Assembly who reside within his or her senatorial district, nominate a person who meets the requirements for appointment to the Forum set forth in NRS 427A.340.
2. Appointments to the Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum must be made by the Legislative Commission before December 31 of the second year of a member’s term. After the initial terms, each member of the Forum serves a term of 2 years. Each member of the Forum continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2724; A 2001, 3026; 2007, 3308)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.340 - Qualifications of members.

To be eligible for appointment as a member of the Forum pursuant to NRS 427A.330, a person must:
1. Have been a resident of this state for 5 years immediately preceding his or her appointment;
2. Have been a registered voter in the senatorial district of the Senator who nominated the member for 1 year immediately preceding his or her appointment; and
3. Be at least 60 years of age on the day that he or she is appointed.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2724; A 2001, 3027; 2019, 594; 2023, 184)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.350 - Ex officio membership in Forum of member of National Silver Haired Congress.

1. Members of the National Silver Haired Congress from this State shall serve as ex officio members of the Forum. If a member of the National Silver Haired Congress ceases to be a member of the National Silver Haired Congress, the ex officio membership of that person in the Forum terminates. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 427A.370, an ex officio member of the Forum has the same rights and responsibilities as the members who are appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, ex officio members of the Forum are nonvoting members.
3. A member of the National Silver Haired Congress from this State who is an ex officio member of the Forum may vote on a matter considered by the Forum if he or she:
(a) Has been a resident of this State for 5 years immediately preceding the date of a meeting at which the Forum will vote on a matter considered by the Forum; and
(b) Is at least 60 years of age on the date of a meeting at which the Forum will vote on a matter considered by the Forum.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2724; A 2019, 594)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.360 - Vacancies in membership.

1. A position in the Forum to which a member is appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330 becomes vacant upon:
(a) The death or resignation of such a member.
(b) The illness of such a member that prevents the member from attending three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President.
(c) The absence of such a member for any reason from three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President.
2. If a vacancy occurs in a position in the Forum to which a member is appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330, the Legislative Commission shall fill the vacancy in the same manner as the original selection for the remainder of the unexpired term. The Legislative Commission may appoint a person whose membership in the National Silver Haired Congress has ended to fill such a vacancy in the Forum.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2725; A 2001, 3027; 2005, 460; 2019, 594)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.370 - Election, terms and duties of officers; assistance from Legislative Counsel Bureau.

1. The Forum shall elect from among its members appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330:
(a) A President who shall conduct meetings and oversee the formation of committees as necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Forum and who shall serve a term of 2 years beginning on September 1.
(b) A Vice President who shall assist the President and conduct meetings of the Forum if the President is absent or otherwise unable to perform his or her duties and who shall serve a term of 1 year beginning on September 1 of each year.
(c) Two facilitators, one of whom resides in northern Nevada and one of whom resides in southern Nevada, who shall gather information on issues of importance to senior citizens and provide a report at each meeting of the Forum on the information gathered by the facilitators and who shall serve a term of 2 years beginning on September 1.
2. The President and Vice President shall coordinate and facilitate the activities and meetings of the Forum.
3. A member of the Forum appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330 shall not serve more than two terms as President.
4. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall provide such persons as are necessary to assist the Forum in carrying out its duties.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2725; A 2001, 3027; 2005, 460; 2019, 595)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.375 - Advisory members of Forum: Appointment; prescription of title, duties and term; qualifications; reappointment; termination of appointment.

1. The Forum may, by the affirmative vote of a majority of its membership who are qualified to vote, appoint one or more persons to serve as advisory members of the Forum. An advisory member appointed pursuant to this subsection may not vote on any matter before the Forum.
2. Before voting upon the appointment of an advisory member pursuant to subsection 1, the Forum shall prescribe:
(a) The title and duties of the advisory member; and
(b) The term of office of the advisory member, which must not exceed 12 months.
3. To be eligible for appointment as an advisory member pursuant to subsection 1, a person must:
(a) Have been a resident of this State for at least 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment; and
(b) Be at least 50 years of age on the day that he or she is appointed.
4. A person appointed to serve as an advisory member of the Forum pursuant to subsection 1 may be reappointed for additional terms as an advisory member in the same manner as the original appointment.
5. The membership of an advisory member appointed pursuant to subsection 1 in the Forum terminates upon:
(a) The death or resignation of the advisory member;
(b) The expiration of the term for which the advisory member has been appointed;
(c) The affirmative vote of a majority of the membership of the Forum that is qualified to vote to terminate the membership of the advisory member; or
(d) The absence of the advisory member for any reason from three consecutive meetings of the Forum, unless excused by the President.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 593)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.380 - Public hearings; meetings; formation of committees; compliance with Open Meeting Law.

1. The Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum may, within the limits of legislative appropriations and any gifts, grants or donations received by the Forum:
(a) During the period in which the Legislature is not in a regular session, hold three or more public hearings in this State.
(b) During the period in which the Legislature is in a regular session, meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Forum.
(c) Form committees, which may meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Forum.
2. The Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum and its committees shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2725; A 2001, 3028; 2003, 647; 2005, 461)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.390 - Powers.

The Forum may:
1. Submit a report containing recommendations for legislative action to the Legislative Commission and the Governor before September 1 of each even-numbered year.
2. Accept gifts, grants and donations that must be deposited in an account established pursuant to NRS 427A.395.
3. Adopt procedures to conduct meetings of the Forum and committees thereof. Those procedures may be changed upon approval of a majority vote of all members of the Forum who are qualified to vote and are present and voting.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2725; A 2001, 3028; 2005, 461; 2019, 595)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.395 - Duties concerning money received and expenses incurred.

1. All money received by the Forum must be deposited in a bank, credit union or other financial institution in this state and paid out on its order for its expenses.
2. The President, with the assistance of the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, shall administer any account established pursuant to subsection 1.
3. All expenses incurred by the Forum in carrying out the provisions of NRS 427A.313 to 427A.400, inclusive, must be paid from an account established pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 3026; A 2019, 596)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.400 - Compensation of members.

Within the limits of legislative appropriations, and any gifts, grants and donations, each member appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.330, each ex officio member and each advisory member appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.375 is entitled to receive for attendance at a meeting of the Forum or a committee thereof the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2726; A 2001, 3028; 2019, 596)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.601 - Criteria for developing individualized family service plan for child who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired.

1. When developing an individualized family service plan for a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, including, without limitation, a child who is both deaf and blind, the child’s individualized family service plan team shall use the criteria prescribed pursuant to NRS 388.519, in addition to any methods of assessment required by federal law, to evaluate the child’s development of language and literacy skills and to determine whether to modify the individualized family service plan. If the team determines that the child is not progressing properly in his or her development of language and literacy skills, the team must include in the plan:
(a) A detailed explanation of the reasons that the child is not making adequate progress; and
(b) Recommendations for services and programs to assist the child’s development of language and literacy skills.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Individualized family service plan" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1436.
(b) "Individualized family service plan team" means a multidisciplinary team assembled to develop an individualized family service plan pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1436(a)(3).
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3930)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.610 - Program to obtain hearing aid at no charge; regulations; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations; report to Legislature and Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

1. The Division shall develop and administer a program whereby any child who is less than 13 years of age whom the Division determines is hard of hearing may apply to obtain a hearing aid at no charge to the child if the child:
(a) Resides in a home in which the household income is at or below 400 percent of the federally designated level signifying poverty; and
(b) Does not have access to affordable insurance coverage for a hearing aid.
2. The Division shall establish by regulation the manner in which a person may apply to receive a hearing aid pursuant to subsection 1 and the manner in which hearing aids may be provided by the program. Applications must be approved to the extent money is available in the order in which the applications are received.
3. The Division may accept gifts, grants and donations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.
4. On or before February 15 of each year, the Division shall:
(a) Prepare a report concerning the program developed pursuant to subsection 1 which must include, without limitation, the number of applications received pursuant to subsection 1 in the previous calendar year, the number of applications that were approved, the number of children who are on the waiting list to receive a hearing aid and any other information deemed appropriate by the Division; and
(b) Submit a copy of the report to the Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3931)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.740 - "Commission" defined.

As used in this section and NRS 427A.750 and 427A.752, unless the context otherwise requires, "Commission" means the Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing created by NRS 427A.750.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2874; A 2019, 3044)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.752 - Appointment, classification and duties of Executive Director of Commission; operational assistance provided by Division.

1. The Administrator shall appoint the Executive Director of the Commission. The Executive Director:
(a) Is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Administrator.
(b) Shall perform such duties as are directed by the Administrator, as advised by the Commission.
(c) Must not be a member of the Commission.
2. The Division shall provide any additional personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies required by the Commission to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 427A.750.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2874; A 2019, 3046)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.755 - Circumstances under which signature stamp may be used; treatment of signature stamps; standards regarding signature stamps; regulations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(a) A person with a physical disability who, by reason of the physical disability, is unable to write may use a signature stamp to affix his or her signature to a document or writing any time that a signature is required by law; and
(b) A person, government, governmental agency and political subdivision of a government must treat each signature affixed by a person described in paragraph (a) through the use of a signature stamp in the same manner as it treats a signature made in writing.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a document or writing with respect to which the requirement that the document or writing must be signed is accompanied by an additional qualifying requirement unless each additional qualifying requirement is satisfied.
3. The Division shall develop standards regarding signature stamps for persons with physical disabilities who, by reason of their physical disabilities, are unable to write, including, without limitation, standards pertaining to:
(a) The development of a signature stamp;
(b) The use of a signature stamp;
(c) The verification of a signature stamp; and
(d) Any other aspect of the use or verification of signature stamps that the Division determines to be necessary.
4. The Division shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, regulations:
(a) To carry out the standards developed by the Division pursuant to subsection 3; and
(b) Concerning the extent to which a person who uses a signature stamp and a person, government, governmental agency and political subdivision of a government which treats a signature stamp as the signature of a person pursuant to this section may incur liability related to the use or treatment of the signature stamp.
5. As used in this section, "signature stamp" means a stamp which contains the impression of:
(a) The actual signature of a person with a physical disability;
(b) A mark or symbol which is adopted by the person with the physical disability; or
(c) A signature of the name of a person with a physical disability which is made by another person and which is adopted by the person with the physical disability.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2379)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.791 - "Person with a physical disability" defined.

As used in NRS 427A.791, 427A.793 and 427A.795, unless the context otherwise requires, "person with a physical disability" means a person with a physical disability that substantially limits the person’s ability to participate and contribute independently in the community in which he or she lives.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2384)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.793 - Establishment; regulations; judicial review of eligibility decisions.

1. The Division shall establish a program to provide services for persons with physical disabilities for such essential personal care required pursuant to NRS 427A.795 as is necessary to enable them to live in a noninstitutional or unsupervised residential setting.
2. The Division shall adopt regulations:
(a) Establishing the procedures for applying for services for essential personal care;
(b) Prescribing the criteria for determining the eligibility of an applicant;
(c) Prescribing the nature of the services which may be provided and the conditions imposed; and
(d) Prescribing such other provisions as the Division considers necessary to administer the program.
3. The decision of the Division regarding the eligibility of an applicant is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2384; A 2011, 2466)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.795 - Required elements of essential personal care.

The essential personal care for which the Division may provide services for a person with a physical disability pursuant to NRS 427A.793 must include assisting the person with the physical disability in:
1. The elimination of wastes from the body.
2. Dressing and undressing.
3. Bathing and grooming.
4. The preparation and eating of meals.
5. Getting in and out of bed.
6. Repositioning while asleep.
7. The use of prostheses and other medical equipment.
8. Moving about.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2384; A 2011, 2467)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.7951 - "Person with a disability who needs independent living services" defined.

As used in NRS 427A.7951 to 427A.7957, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "person with a disability who needs independent living services" means a person with a physical disability, as that term is defined in NRS 427A.791, including, without limitation, a person who is blind, as that term is defined in NRS 426.082, who is in need of independent living services and who does not have a vocational goal.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1432)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.7953 - Establishment authorized; regulations; judicial review of eligibility decisions.

1. The Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7955, establish a program to provide independent living services and assistive technology for persons with disabilities who need independent living services.
2. If the Division establishes a program pursuant to subsection 1, the Division shall adopt regulations:
(a) Establishing the procedures for a person to apply for independent living services and assistive technology;
(b) Prescribing the criteria for determining the eligibility of such an applicant;
(c) Prescribing the nature of the independent living services and assistive technology which may be provided and the conditions imposed on the provision of such services; and
(d) Setting forth such other provisions as the Division considers necessary to administer the program.
3. The decision of the Division regarding the eligibility of an applicant to participate in the program is a final decision for the purpose of judicial review.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1432)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.7955 - Types of independent living services and services of assistive technology that are authorized.

1. The independent living services that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation, assistance and training as to how to perform skills of daily living, including, without limitation:
(a) The preparation and eating of meals;
(b) Home management, including, without limitation, paying bills;
(c) Communication, including, without limitation, the use of services of assistive technology;
(d) Orientation and mobility; and
(e) Any other skills that will allow a person who has recently become disabled to function and live in a more independent manner.
2. The services of assistive technology that the Division may, pursuant to this section and NRS 427A.7953, provide to a person with a disability who needs independent living services may include, without limitation:
(a) Large-print signs and reading materials;
(b) Voice recognition or Braille technology installed on a computer or handheld device;
(c) Global positioning satellite technology with voice output;
(d) Mechanical lifts or similar mobility enhancing devices;
(e) Telecommunications devices specially designed for persons with impaired vision, speech or hearing; and
(f) Any other technology that provides significant assistance in performing daily tasks to a person with a disability who needs independent living services.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1433)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.7957 - Research concerning cost of services for persons who are blind or visually impaired and do not have vocational goal; report of findings.

The Division may:
1. Periodically research and determine the cost of providing services in this State for persons who are blind or visually impaired and who do not have a vocational goal; and
2. Present a report of the findings of the research to the Nevada Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities created by NRS 427A.1211.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1433)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.800 - "Traumatic brain injury" defined.

As used in this section and NRS 427A.850 and 427A.860, "traumatic brain injury" means a sudden shock or damage to the brain or its coverings which is not of a degenerative nature and produces an altered state of consciousness or temporarily or permanently impairs the mental, cognitive, behavioral or physical functioning of the brain. The term does not include:
1. A cerebral vascular accident;
2. An aneurism; or
3. A congenital defect.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2393; A 2013, 216)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.850 - Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment; services.

1. The Division shall establish a Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries.
2. The Program may, subject to legislative appropriation, provide:
(a) The following services to persons with traumatic brain injuries:
(1) Treatment during the day on an outpatient basis;
(2) Care provided in a facility operated and maintained to furnish food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision;
(3) Care provided in the home;
(4) Instruction in the skills required for independent living;
(5) Placement for jobs; and
(6) Counseling and treatment for substance use disorders.
(b) Support services for families of persons with traumatic brain injuries.
(c) For the dissemination of information for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.860 - Regulations.

The Division shall adopt regulations concerning the care of persons with traumatic brain injuries. The Division shall, in adopting the regulations, consider the criteria established by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or its successor for the care of such persons.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.862 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.863 to 427A.866, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.864 - "Media outlet" defined.

"Media outlet" means a company or other similar entity that transmits news, feature stories, entertainment or other information to the public through various distribution channels, including, without limitation, newspapers, magazines, radio, broadcast, cable and satellite television and electronic media.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.865 - "Missing endangered older person" defined.

"Missing endangered older person" means a person who is 60 years of age or older whose whereabouts are unknown and who:
1. Has been diagnosed with a medical or mental health condition that places the person in danger of serious physical harm or death; or
2. Is missing under suspicious or unexplained circumstances that place the person in danger of serious physical harm or death.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 829)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.867 - Creation; composition; administration; requirements for participation in System.

1. There is hereby created the Statewide Alert System for the Safe Return of Missing Endangered Older Persons, which is composed of a voluntary partnership among the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Transportation, state law enforcement agencies, local law enforcement agencies, media outlets and other public or private organizations to assist in the search for and safe return of missing endangered older persons. The Department of Public Safety shall administer the System within the limits of available money.
2. Each law enforcement agency, media outlet and public or private organization that chooses to participate in the System shall comply with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, and any requirements prescribed by the Department for participation in the System.
3. Each law enforcement agency that chooses to participate in the System shall:
(a) Adopt a written policy concerning activation of the System by the agency that is consistent with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive, and the regulations adopted by the Department pursuant to NRS 427A.868; and
(b) Submit a copy of the written policy to the Department.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 830)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 427A - Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities › NRS 427A.868 - Duties and powers of Department; regulations.

1. The Department shall:
(a) Develop a plan for carrying out the System which includes the components of the System;
(b) Oversee the System;
(c) Supervise and evaluate any training associated with the System;
(d) Monitor, review and evaluate the activations of the System to determine whether such activations complied with the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive; and
(e) Conduct periodic tests of the System.
2. The Department may:
(a) Dedicate the System to one or more persons;
(b) Establish a name for the System that is in addition to the definition set forth in NRS 427A.866;
(c) Identify and apply for federal funding available to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive; and
(d) Accept gifts, grants and donations for use in carrying out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive.
3. The Department shall, in consultation with representatives of the Department of Transportation, the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, the Nevada Broadcasters Association, media outlets that participate in the System and any other public or private organization that participates in the System, adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 427A.862 to 427A.870, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 830)