NRS 417.123 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 417.123 to 417.128, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 417.124 and 417.125 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2690)
NRS 417.124 – “Provider of health care” defined. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] “Provider of health care” defined. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
“Provider of health care” means a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, osteopathic physician, chiropractor, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, clinical professional counselor, clinical social worker, alcohol and drug abuse counselor, clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor or problem gambling counselor. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2690) “Provider of health care” means a physician, […]
NRS 417.125 – “Veteran” defined.
“Veteran” means a person who: 1. Was regularly enlisted, drafted, inducted or commissioned in the: (a) Armed Forces of the United States; (b) National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States; or (c) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the Commissioned Corps of the National […]
NRS 417.126 – Questionnaire: Development and posting on Internet website; Director to submit information obtained annually to Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services.
1. The Director shall develop and post on an Internet website maintained by the Department a questionnaire to be given to veterans who contact the Department using information provided by providers of health care pursuant to NRS 630.2675, 632.2385, 633.472, 634.1305, 641.229, 641A.295, 641B.350 and 641C.600. The questionnaire must be designed to obtain information concerning: […]
NRS 417.127 – Conduct of public outreach programs; collaboration with nonprofit organizations to identify and refer certain persons to services.
1. The Director shall conduct public outreach programs which must include, without limitation, posting information concerning the topics described in this subsection on an Internet website maintained by the Director. The programs may also include, without limitation, public service announcements and the distribution of brochures and other media for display in the offices of persons […]
NRS 417.128 – Collaboration with United States Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out duties; annual report.
The Director shall: 1. Collaborate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out the duties prescribed by NRS 417.126 and 417.127. 2. On or before January 31 of each year, submit to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau […]