As used in NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 232.4851 to 232.4854, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1729)
“Council” means the State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life created by NRS 232.4855. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
“Palliative care” means a multidisciplinary and patient- and family-centered approach to specialized medical care for a person with a serious illness, which approach focuses on the care of a patient throughout the continuum of an illness and involves addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient, as well as facilitating patient autonomy, […]
“Program” means the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program established by NRS 232.4858. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)
“Serious illness” means a medical illness, physical injury or condition that substantially affects the quality of life of a person for more than a short period of time. A serious illness includes, without limitation, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, cancer, lung disease, heart, renal or liver failure and similar conditions or diseases. (Added to NRS […]
1. The State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life is hereby created within the Department. 2. The Director shall appoint such number of members of the Council as he or she determines is appropriate to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive, but not less than nine […]
The Council shall: 1. Consult with and advise the Department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation and outcomes of palliative care programs and initiatives in this State; and 2. Advise and assist in the creation and carrying out of the Program established by NRS 232.4858. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
The Council may apply for any available grants and accept any available gifts, grants, appropriations or donations, and use any such gifts, grants, appropriations or donations to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1731)
1. The Palliative Care and Quality of Life Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program is hereby established within the Department to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in this State by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care is available to health care providers, health care facilities and members […]
