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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4976 - Establishment and maintenance of system for reporting information; objectives; persons required to report information.

1. The Chief Medical Officer shall, pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4978, establish and maintain a system for the reporting of information on lupus and its variants. The Chief Medical Officer shall coordinate with the National Lupus Patient Registry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services when establishing and maintaining the system.
2. The system established pursuant to subsection 1 must include a record of the cases of lupus and its variants which occur in this State along with such information concerning the cases as may be appropriate to form the basis for:
(a) Conducting comprehensive epidemiologic surveys of lupus and its variants in this State; and
(b) Evaluating the appropriateness of measures for the treatment of lupus and its variants.
3. Hospitals, medical laboratories and other facilities that provide screening, diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients with respect to lupus and its variants shall report the information prescribed by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4978 to the system established pursuant to subsection 1.
4. Any provider of health care who diagnoses or provides treatment for lupus and its variants, except for cases directly referred to the provider or cases that have been previously admitted to a hospital, medical laboratory or other facility described in subsection 3, shall report the information prescribed by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4978 to the system established pursuant to subsection 1.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Medical laboratory" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 652.060.
(b) "Provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3132)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4978 - Regulations of State Board of Health.

The State Board of Health shall by regulation:
1. Prescribe the form and manner in which information on cases of lupus and its variants must be reported;
2. Prescribe the information that must be included in each report, which must include, without limitation:
(a) The name, address, age and ethnicity of the patient;
(b) The variant of lupus with which the person has been diagnosed;
(c) The method of treatment, including, without limitation, any opioid prescribed for the patient and whether the patient has adequate access to that opioid;
(d) Any other diseases from which the patient suffers;
(e) Information concerning the usage of and access to health care services by the patient; and
(f) If a patient diagnosed with lupus and its variants dies, his or her age at death; and
3. Establish a protocol for allowing appropriate access to and preserving the confidentiality of the records of patients needed for research into lupus and its variants.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3132)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.498 - Records of health care facility: Availability to Chief Medical Officer; abstracting of information; administrative penalty for violation of section.

1. The chief administrative officer of each health care facility in this State shall make available to the Chief Medical Officer or his or her representative the records of the health care facility for each case of lupus and its variants.
2. The Division shall abstract from the records of a health care facility or shall require a health care facility to abstract from the records of the health care facility such information as is required by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.4978. The Division shall compile the information in a timely manner and not later than 6 months after the Division abstracts the information or receives the abstracted information from the health care facility.
3. Any person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty established by regulation by the State Board of Health.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3133)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4982 - Publication of reports; provision of data; fee to cover cost of providing data.

1. The Division shall publish reports based upon the information obtained pursuant to NRS 439.4976, 439.4978 and 439.498 and make other appropriate uses of the information to report and assess trends in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with lupus and its variants in a particular area or population, advance research and education concerning lupus and its variants and improve the treatment of lupus and its variants and associated disorders. The reports must include, without limitation:
(a) Information concerning the locations in which patients diagnosed with lupus and its variants reside, the demographics of such patients and the utilization of health care services by such patients;
(b) The information described in paragraph (a), specific to patients diagnosed with lupus and its variants who are over 60 years of age; and
(c) The transition of patients diagnosed with lupus and its variants from pediatric to adult care upon reaching 18 years of age.
2. The Division shall provide any qualified researcher whom the Division determines is conducting valid scientific research with data from the information reported pursuant to NRS 439.4976, 439.4978 and 439.498 upon the researcher’s:
(a) Compliance with appropriate conditions as established pursuant to regulations of the State Board of Health; and
(b) Payment to the Division of a fee established by the Division by regulation to cover the cost of providing the data.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3133)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4984 - Analysis of information, records and reports; investigation of trends.

1. The Chief Medical Officer or a qualified person designated by the Administrator of the Division shall analyze the information obtained pursuant to NRS 439.4976, 439.4978 and 439.498 and the reports published pursuant to NRS 439.4982 to determine whether any trends exist in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with lupus and its variants in a particular area or population.
2. If the Chief Medical Officer or the person designated pursuant to subsection 1 determines that a trend exists in the usage of and access to health care services by patients with lupus and its variants in a particular area or population, the Chief Medical Officer or the person designated pursuant to subsection 1 shall work with appropriate governmental, educational and research entities to investigate the trend, advance research in the trend and facilitate the treatment of lupus and its variants and associated disorders.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3133)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4986 - Gifts, grants and donations.

The Division shall apply for and accept any gifts, grants and donations available to:
1. Carry out the provisions of NRS 439.497 to 439.499, inclusive, including, without limitation, the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 439.4976 requiring coordination with the National Lupus Patient Registry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services;
2. Coordinate and administer any other state programs relating to research concerning lupus and its variants or assistance to patients diagnosed with lupus and its variants;
3. Pay for research concerning lupus and its variants;
4. Provide education concerning lupus and its variants; and
5. Provide support to persons diagnosed with lupus and its variants.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3134)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.4988 - Consent required before disclosure of identity of patient, physician or health care facility.

The Division shall not reveal the identity of any patient, physician or health care facility which is involved in the reporting required by NRS 439.498, unless the patient, physician or health care facility gives prior written consent to such a disclosure.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3134)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.499 - Limitation on civil and criminal liability.

A person or governmental entity that provides information to the Division in accordance with NRS 439.4976, 439.4978 and 439.498 must not be held liable in a civil or criminal action for sharing confidential information unless the person or organization has done so in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3134)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.501 - Establishment.

1. Within the limitations of available funding, the Division shall establish the Arthritis Prevention and Control Program to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness relating to arthritis and to educate persons with arthritis, their families, health care professionals, providers of health care and the public on matters relating to arthritis, including, without limitation:
(a) The causes and nature of arthritis;
(b) The factors that increase the risk of a person developing arthritis and the importance of early diagnosis of arthritis;
(c) The appropriate treatment of arthritis;
(d) Effective strategies to prevent or delay the development of arthritis;
(e) The prevention and management of pain caused by arthritis; and
(f) Effective interventions to reduce disability and improve the quality of life of persons with arthritis.
2. The Arthritis Prevention and Control Program must be established in accordance with the objectives set forth in the National Arthritis Action Plan established by the Arthritis Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1343)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.507 - Powers of Division to enter into contracts, to apply for and accept gifts, donations, bequests and grants and to apply for federal waivers; disposition of money; administration of account.

1. The Division may:
(a) Within the limitations of available funding, enter into contracts for any services necessary to carry out or assist the Division in carrying out NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive, with public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide such services;
(b) Apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive; and
(c) Apply for any waiver from the Federal Government that may be necessary to maximize the amount of money this state may obtain from the Federal Government to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive.
2. Any money that is appropriated to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.501 to 439.507, inclusive:
(a) Must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund; and
(b) May only be used to carry out those provisions.
3. The Administrator shall administer the account. Any interest or income earned on the money in the account must be credited to the account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1346; A 2013, 3040)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5075 - Creation; membership; vacancies; compensation; Chair; meetings.

1. The Rare Disease Advisory Council is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Council consists of:
(a) The Chair of the State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life created by NRS 232.4855 or his or her designee; and
(b) The following members appointed by the Director:
(1) Not more than three physicians who practice in the area of cardiology, emergency care, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics or primary care and provide care to patients with rare diseases;
(2) Two registered nurses who provide care to patients with rare diseases;
(3) Not more than two administrators of hospitals that provide care to patients with rare diseases or their designees;
(4) One representative of the Division who provides education concerning rare diseases or the management of chronic conditions;
(5) The employee of the Division who is responsible for epidemiology services;
(6) Two persons over 18 years of age who have suffered from or currently suffer from a rare disease;
(7) Two parents or guardians who each have experience caring for a child with a rare disease;
(8) One representative of an organization dedicated to providing services to patients suffering from rare diseases in northern Nevada; and
(9) One representative of an organization dedicated to providing services to patients suffering from rare diseases in southern Nevada.
2. The Council may, by affirmative vote of a majority of its members, request the Director to appoint to the Council additional members who have expertise on issues studied by the Council. Such members serve for a period determined by the Council.
3. A vacancy in the membership of the Council must be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment.
4. The members of the Council serve without compensation and are not entitled to the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
5. Each member of the Council who is an officer or employee of this State or a political subdivision of this State must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that the officer or employee may prepare for and attend meetings of the Council and perform any work necessary to carry out the duties of the Council in the most timely manner practicable. A state agency or political subdivision of this State shall not require an officer or employee who is a member of the Council to make up the time the officer or employee is absent from work to carry out duties as a member of the Council or use annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
6. The Department shall provide such administrative support to the Council as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Council.
7. The Council shall:
(a) Elect a Chair from among its members; and
(b) Meet at least once every 3 months at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair and may meet at such further times as deemed necessary by the Chair.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1476)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5077 - Duties.

1. The Rare Disease Advisory Council created by NRS 439.5075 shall:
(a) Perform a statistical and qualitative examination of the incidence, causes and economic burden of rare diseases in this State;
(b) Receive and consider reports and testimony concerning rare diseases from persons, the Division, community-based organizations, providers of health care and other local and national organizations whose work relates to rare diseases;
(c) Increase awareness of the burden caused by rare diseases in this State;
(d) Identify evidence-based strategies to prevent and control rare diseases;
(e) Determine the effect of delayed or inappropriate treatment on the quality of life for patients suffering from rare diseases and the economy of this State;
(f) Study the effect of early treatment for rare diseases on the quality of life for patients suffering from rare diseases, the provision of services to such patients and reimbursement for such services;
(g) Increase awareness among providers of health care of the symptoms of and care for patients with rare diseases;
(h) Evaluate the systems for delivery of treatment for rare diseases in place in this State and develop recommendations to increase the survival rates and quality of life of patients with rare diseases;
(i) Determine effective methods of collecting data concerning cases of rare diseases in this State for the purpose of conducting epidemiological studies of rare diseases in this State;
(j) Establish a comprehensive plan for the management of rare diseases in this State, which must include, without limitation, recommendations for the Department, the Division, local health districts, public and private organizations, businesses and potential sources of funding, and update the comprehensive plan as necessary; and
(k) Develop a registry of rare diseases diagnosed in this State to determine the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to such rare diseases.
2. The Council shall compile an annual report which must include, without limitation, a summary of the activities of the Council and any recommendations of the Council for legislation or other policies. The Council shall:
(a) Post the report on an Internet website maintained by the Department; and
(b) Submit the report to the Department, the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:
(1) In even-numbered years, the next regular session of the Legislature; and
(2) In odd-numbered years, the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services.
3. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1477)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.508 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 439.508 to 439.5085, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.5081 and 439.5082 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5083 - Creation; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; members serve without compensation except per diem; alternates.

1. The Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services.
2. The Director shall appoint to the Task Force the following eight voting members:
(a) A representative from an association that provides services to persons with Alzheimer’s disease;
(b) A medical professional with expertise in cognitive disorders;
(c) A representative of caregivers for persons with cognitive disorders;
(d) A representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education with expertise in cognitive disorders;
(e) A representative of providers of service for persons with cognitive disorders;
(f) A representative from a rural area of this State;
(g) A representative from the Department; and
(h) A member at large.
3. The Legislative Commission shall appoint to the Task Force the following two voting members:
(a) One member of the Senate; and
(b) One member of the Assembly.
4. After the initial terms, the members of the Task Force serve terms of 2 years. A member may be reappointed to the Task Force and any vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
5. The members of the Task Force serve without compensation, except that each member is entitled, while engaged in the business of the Task Force and within the limits of available money, to the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
6. Not later than 30 days after appointment, each member of the Task Force appointed pursuant to subsection 2 shall nominate two persons to serve as his or her alternate members and submit the names of the persons nominated to the Director for appointment. An alternate member shall serve as a voting member of the Task Force when the appointed member who nominated the alternate is disqualified or unable to serve.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5084 - Chair and Vice Chair; meetings; quorum; members appointed by Director serve at pleasure of Director.

1. The members of the Task Force shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair by a majority vote. After the initial election, the Chair and Vice Chair serve for a term of 1 year beginning on July 1 of each year. If the position of Chair or Vice Chair becomes vacant, the members of the Task Force shall elect a Chair or Vice Chair, as appropriate, from among its members for the remainder of the unexpired term.
2. The members of the Task Force shall meet at least once each quarter at the call of the Chair. The Task Force shall prescribe regulations for its own management and government.
3. A majority of the members of the Task Force constitutes a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the powers conferred on the Task Force.
4. Each member of the Task Force who is appointed pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 439.5083 serves at the pleasure of the Director.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2255; A 2017, 17)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5085 - Duties; submission of annual report to Governor and Legislature; support and assistance of Department; gifts, grants and donations.

1. The Task Force shall:
(a) Develop a state plan to address Alzheimer’s disease;
(b) Monitor the progress in carrying out the state plan;
(c) Review and revise the state plan as necessary;
(d) Develop and prioritize the actions necessary to carry out the state plan;
(e) Research and review any other issues that are relevant to Alzheimer’s disease; and
(f) On or before February 1 of each year, prepare and submit a report to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature concerning its findings and recommendations.
2. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.508 to 439.5085, inclusive, the Department:
(a) Shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies required by the Task Force;
(b) May accept any gifts, grants and donations; and
(c) May enter into contracts and award grants.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2255; A 2017, 17)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5104 - Creation; appointment, qualification and terms of members; vacancies.

1. The Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities is hereby created within the Department. The Committee must consist of the following 10 members appointed by the Director:
(a) A county coroner or medical examiner or his or her designee;
(b) One person who represents providers of health care;
(c) One person who represents organizations having expertise in suicide prevention;
(d) One person who represents organizations having expertise in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders;
(e) One person who represents mental health agencies;
(f) One person who represents law enforcement;
(g) One person who represents injury prevention;
(h) One person who represents Native American tribes;
(i) One person who represents advocates for individuals with mental illness and their families; and
(j) One person who represents veterans.
2. After the initial term, each member of the Committee shall serve for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed. Each member of the Committee serves at the pleasure of the Director. If a vacancy occurs, the Director shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 364)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5108 - Powers; submission of annual report to Director; confidentiality of information and records.

1. The Committee may:
(a) Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.5102 to 439.5108, inclusive.
(b) If appropriate, meet and share information with any person or team specified in subsection 3 of NRS 439.5106.
(c) Petition a district court for the issuance of, and the district court may issue, a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records or papers relevant to any suicide fatality in this State that is the subject of a review conducted by the Committee. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, any books, records or papers received by the Committee pursuant to the subpoena shall be deemed confidential and privileged and not subject to disclosure.
(d) Propose recommended legislation concerning suicide fatalities in this State.
(e) Issue a special report to notify the appropriate authorities or members of the public concerning the need to take any prompt corrective action concerning suicide fatalities in this State.
(f) Engage in any other activity required by the Director concerning suicide fatalities in this State.
2. The Committee shall annually submit to the Director a report concerning the activities of the Committee. The report must include, without limitation, a statement setting forth:
(a) Any trends or patterns in suicide fatalities in this State or serious injuries or risk factors concerning those fatalities; and
(b) In addition to any recommendation made pursuant to NRS 439.5106, any recommendations for changes in any law, policy or practice that may assist the Committee in preventing suicide fatalities in this State or related serious occurrences.
3. A report submitted pursuant to subsection 2 must not include any confidential or privileged information.
4. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, any information acquired by or any records of the Committee are confidential, must not be disclosed and are not subject to subpoena, discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 365)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.512 - Development and implementation of safe firearm storage campaign; provision of information and assistance concerning community programs for storage of firearms outside home; gifts, grants and donations.

1. To the extent that money is available, and in consultation with the Department, the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention shall develop and implement a safe firearm storage education campaign to inform and educate purchasers of firearms, licensed dealers, shooting ranges and safety instructors about the safe storage of firearms and state requirements related to the safe storage of firearms.
2. As part of the education campaign, the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention may:
(a) Develop and provide materials to local law enforcement agencies and health care providers to assist with educating the public about the safe storage of firearms and state requirements related to the storage of firearms;
(b) Provide information to owners of firearms about programs that assist with the cost of purchasing locking devices for firearms, gun safes or other secure storage containers for firearms, including, without limitation, programs that provide free or reduced-price locking devices; and
(c) In furtherance of the goals of the education campaign, use any publishing, radio or other advertising medium or any other form of messaging deemed appropriate by the Department.
3. The Department shall provide information on the Internet or network site developed pursuant to paragraph (i) of subsection 3 of NRS 439.511, information about community programs that allow owners of firearms to voluntarily and temporarily store a firearm at a secure location outside of the home, including, without limitation, a licensed dealer, gun range or law enforcement agency.
4. The Department may provide assistance to any local entity that facilitates a program described in subsection 3.
5. The Department may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2846)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.513 - Employment of trainer for suicide prevention; qualifications; duties.

1. The Coordinator of the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention shall employ at least one person to act as a trainer for suicide prevention and facilitator for networking for Southern Nevada.
2. Each trainer for suicide prevention:
(a) Must have at least the following education and experience:
(1) Three years or more of experience in providing education and training relating to suicide prevention to diverse community groups; or
(2) A bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree in social work, public health, psychology, sociology, counseling or a closely related field and 2 years or more of experience in providing education and training relating to suicide prevention.
(b) Should have as many of the following characteristics as possible:
(1) Significant knowledge and experience relating to suicide and suicide prevention;
(2) Knowledge of methods of facilitation, networking and community-based suicide prevention programs;
(3) Experience in working with diverse community groups and constituents; and
(4) Experience in providing suicide awareness information and suicide prevention training.
3. At least one trainer for suicide prevention must be based in a county whose population is 700,000 or more.
4. Each trainer for suicide prevention shall:
(a) Assist the Coordinator of the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention in disseminating and carrying out the Statewide Program in the county in which the trainer for suicide prevention is based;
(b) Provide information and training relating to suicide prevention to emergency medical personnel, providers of health care, mental health agencies, social service agencies, churches, public health clinics, school districts, law enforcement agencies and other similar community organizations in the county in which the trainer for suicide prevention is based;
(c) Assist the Coordinator of the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention in developing and carrying out public awareness and media campaigns targeting groups of persons who are at risk of suicide in the county in which the trainer for suicide prevention is based;
(d) Assist in developing a network of community-based programs for suicide prevention in the county in which the trainer for suicide prevention is based, including, without limitation, establishing one or more local advisory groups for suicide prevention; and
(e) Facilitate the sharing of information and the building of consensuses among multiple constituent groups in the county in which the trainer for suicide prevention is based, including, without limitation, public agencies, community organizations, advocacy groups for suicide prevention, mental health providers and representatives of the various groups that are at risk for suicide.
5. Training provided to law enforcement agencies pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 must include, without limitation, training concerning prevention of suicide by pupils in schools and other educational settings.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2653; A 2011, 1256; 2013, 368; 2019, 1771)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5132 - Creation; purpose; interest and income; nonreversion.

1. The Grief Support Trust Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The money in the Account must be used to support nonprofit community organizations that provide grief support services to children who have experienced a loss of a relative or other person who had a significant emotional relationship with the child. Such grief support services may also be provided to parents and adult caregivers who have experienced the loss of a child.
2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account must be credited to the Account.
3. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of each fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund but must be carried over into the next fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3171)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5134 - Administration; awards of money; reports.

1. The Director is responsible for administering the Grief Support Trust Account created by NRS 439.5132.
2. The Director shall make awards of money, by contract or grant, from the Grief Support Trust Account to nonprofit community organizations which provide or will provide grief support services as described in subsection 1 of NRS 439.5132 and which have been included in the list of organizations eligible to receive such awards by the Grants Management Advisory Committee pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 232.385. The Director shall make such awards of money to eligible nonprofit community organizations immediately as money becomes available in the Account. The duration of an award made pursuant to this subsection must not exceed 3 years.
3. The Director shall report to each regular session of the Legislature regarding the nonprofit community organizations that have been awarded money from the Grief Support Trust Account, the amount and sources of money credited to the Account, the interest and income on the money in the Account, any unexpended money in the Account and the general expenses of administering the Account.
4. Requests for awards of money from the Grief Support Trust Account must be reviewed at least annually by the Grants Management Advisory Committee created by NRS 232.383.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3171)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.517 - Establishment; purpose.

1. Within the limits of available money, the Division shall establish the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness relating to wellness and chronic diseases and to educate the residents of this State about:
(a) Wellness, including, without limitation, behavioral health, proper nutrition, maintaining oral health, increasing physical fitness, preventing obesity and tobacco use; and
(b) The prevention of chronic diseases, including, without limitation, arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart disease and oral disease.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Chronic disease" means a health condition or disease which presents for a period of 3 months or more or is persistent, indefinite or incurable.
(b) "Obesity" means a chronic disease characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy accumulation of body fat which is statistically correlated with premature mortality, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other health conditions, and may be indicated by:
(1) A body mass index of 30 or higher in adults;
(2) A body mass index that is greater than two standard deviations above the World Health Organization’s growth standard for children who are at least 5 but less than 19 years of age, or greater than three standard deviations above the standard for children who are less than 5 years of age;
(3) A body fat percentage greater than 25 percent for men or 32 percent for women; or
(4) A waist size of 40 inches or more for men or 35 inches or more for women.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 232; A 2013, 441; 2015, 2337; 2017, 1336)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.518 - Advisory Council: Establishment; purpose; appointment of members.

1. Within the limits of available money, the Division shall establish the Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to advise and make recommendations to the Division concerning the Program.
2. The Administrator shall appoint to the Advisory Council the following 13 voting members:
(a) The Chief Medical Officer or the designee of the Chief Medical Officer;
(b) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the designee of the Superintendent;
(c) One representative of the health insurance industry;
(d) One provider of health care;
(e) One representative of the Nevada Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance or its successor organization;
(f) Three representatives of organizations committed to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases;
(g) One registered dietitian;
(h) One representative who is a member of a racial or ethnic minority group appointed from a list of persons submitted to the Administrator by the Advisory Committee of the Office of Minority Health and Equity of the Department;
(i) One representative of private employers in this State who has experience in matters relating to employment and human resources;
(j) One representative of a local health authority; and
(k) One representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education from a list of persons submitted to the Administrator by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.
3. The Legislative Commission shall appoint to the Advisory Council the following two voting members:
(a) One member of the Senate; and
(b) One member of the Assembly.
4. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council may appoint nonvoting members to the Advisory Council.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 233; A 2009, 2254; 2013, 441; 2017, 2409)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.519 - Advisory Council: Terms; Chair; appointment of committees and subcommittees; removal of nonlegislative members; administrative support; quorum; meetings; compensation.

1. The members of the Advisory Council serve terms of 2 years. A member may be reappointed to serve not more than two additional, consecutive terms.
2. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council shall select a Chair and a Vice Chair of the Advisory Council.
3. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council may:
(a) Appoint committees or subcommittees to study issues relating to wellness and the prevention of chronic disease.
(b) Remove a nonlegislative member of the Advisory Council for failing to carry out the business of, or serve the best interests of, the Advisory Council.
4. The Division shall, within the limits of available money, provide the necessary professional staff and a secretary for the Advisory Council.
5. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council constitutes a quorum to transact all business, and a majority of those voting members present, physically or via telecommunications, must concur in any decision.
6. The Advisory Council shall, within the limits of available money, meet at the call of the Administrator, the Chair or a majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council quarterly or as is necessary.
7. The members of the Advisory Council serve without compensation, except that each member is entitled, while engaged in the business of the Advisory Council and within the limits of available money, to the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 233; A 2009, 2255; 2013, 442; 2015, 1549; 2023, 294)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.522 - Public hearings.

The Division may, within the limits of available money, hold public hearings at such times and places as it determines necessary to provide the general public and representatives of governmental agencies and organizations interested in the Program or issues affecting wellness and the prevention of chronic disease an opportunity to present relevant information and recommendations.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 234; A 2013, 444)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.523 - Authority of Division to enter into contracts and award grants.

The Division may, within the limits of available money, enter into contracts with or award grants to public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide any services necessary to carry out or assist the Division in carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 234; A 2009, 2255)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.525 - Gifts, grants and contributions: Accounting; use; administration.

1. The Division may apply for and accept any available gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive.
2. Any money that is accepted by the Division pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund.
3. Except as otherwise provided by the terms of a gift, donation, bequest or grant, expenditures from the account must be made only for carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive.
4. The Administrator shall administer the account created pursuant to subsection 2. Money in the account does not lapse to the State General Fund at the end of a fiscal year. The interest and income earned on the money in the account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 234)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5252 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.5254 to 439.5266, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5254 - Designated department" defined.

"Designated department" means:
1. The Department of Brain Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or its successor department; or
2. If that department ceases to exist, another department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, designated by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to perform the functions prescribed by NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5258 - Neurodegenerative disease" defined.

"Neurodegenerative disease" means a chronic and progressive neurological disease that affects the central nervous system and causes neurons to stop working or die, including, without limitation, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonisms, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5264 - Parkinson’s disease" defined.

"Parkinson’s disease" means a chronic and progressive neurological disorder resulting from a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine as a consequence of specific degenerative changes in the basal ganglia of the brain.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5268 - Authority to establish and maintain system for reporting information; access of Chief Medical Officer and Department of Health and Human Services to data and reports.

1. The designated department may establish and maintain a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases.
2. If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to subsection 1, the designated department shall provide the Chief Medical Officer and Department with access to all individual and aggregate data included in the system and all reports provided to or compiled by the designated department for inclusion in the system.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5272 - Specifications of designated department governing reporting information to and accessing information.

If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to NRS 439.5268, the designated department shall, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer:
1. Prescribe the neurodegenerative diseases for which information may be reported in accordance with NRS 439.5274, which may include, without limitation, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonisms, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease;
2. Prescribe the form and manner for reporting information on cases of neurodegenerative diseases and the information that may be included in each report; and
3. Establish protocol for allowing access to and preserving the confidentiality of the records of patients needed for research into neurodegenerative diseases.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2068)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5274 - Notice of and procedure for patient to opt in to reporting of information.

1. If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to NRS 439.5268, the designated department shall prescribe a form which provides a patient with:
(a) Written notice concerning the collection of information pursuant to NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive, and the purposes for which such information is collected; and
(b) The opportunity to opt in to the collection of such information by executing the form.
2. If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to NRS 439.5268, a hospital, medical laboratory or other facility that provides screening, diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients with respect to neurodegenerative diseases or a provider of health care who diagnoses or provides treatment for neurodegenerative diseases may provide to a patient with a neurodegenerative disease for which reporting is authorized pursuant to NRS 439.5272:
(a) Oral notice concerning the collection of information pursuant to NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive, and the purpose for which such information is collected; and
(b) A copy of the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 1.
3. If a patient:
(a) Executes the form provided to the patient pursuant to subsection 2, the hospital, medical laboratory, other facility or provider of health care, as applicable, may report information concerning the patient to the system established pursuant to NRS 439.5268.
(b) Does not execute the form provided to the patient pursuant to subsection 2, the hospital, medical laboratory, other facility or provider of health care, as applicable, shall not report any information concerning the patient to the system established pursuant to NRS 439.5268.
4. As used in this section, "medical laboratory" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 652.060.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2069)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5276 - Maintenance of Internet website for system for reporting information.

1. If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to NRS 439.5268, the designated department shall, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, establish and maintain an Internet website for the system that may include, without limitation:
(a) An annual summary of the activities conducted pursuant to NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive, which may include, without limitation:
(1) The incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonisms, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease reported to the system during the immediately preceding year, in total and disaggregated for each county of this State;
(2) The number of reports made to the system pursuant to NRS 439.5274 for the immediately preceding year; and
(3) Demographic information concerning the patients to which the reports described in subparagraph (2) pertain, including, without limitation, information concerning the age, sex and race of such patients.
(b) Other information relating to the system.
2. The designated department may enter into an agreement with the Chief Medical Officer and the Department for the Chief Medical Officer to establish and maintain the Internet website pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2069)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health › NRS 439.5278 - Gifts, grants and donations.

If a system for the reporting of information on neurodegenerative diseases is established pursuant to NRS 439.5268, the designated department may apply for and accept any gifts, grants and donations available to:
1. Carry out the provisions of NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284, inclusive;
2. Coordinate with any other state programs relating to research concerning neurodegenerative diseases or assistance to patients diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases;
3. Pay for research concerning neurodegenerative diseases;
4. Provide education concerning neurodegenerative diseases; and
5. Provide support to persons diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 2070)