As used in NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 450B.402 to 450B.475, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1997, 287; A 2001, 815; 2017, 1768)
“Advanced practice registered nurse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449A.406. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1768)
“Attending advanced practice registered nurse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449A.409. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1768)
“Attending physician” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449A.412. (Added to NRS by 2001, 814)
“Do-not-resuscitate identification” means: 1. A form of identification approved by the health authority, which signifies that: (a) A person is a qualified patient who wishes not to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest; or (b) The patient’s attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse has: (1) Issued a do-not-resuscitate order […]
“Do-not-resuscitate order” means a written directive issued by a physician or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in this state that emergency life-resuscitating treatment must not be administered to a qualified patient. The term also includes a valid do-not-resuscitate order issued under the laws of another state. (Added to NRS by 1997, 288; A 2017, 1768)
“Do-not-resuscitate protocol” means the standardized procedure and guidelines established by the board for the withholding of emergency life-resuscitating treatment in compliance with a do-not-resuscitate order or a do-not-resuscitate identification. (Added to NRS by 1997, 288; A 1999, 45)
“Health care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 162A.740. (Added to NRS by 1997, 288; A 2009, 210)
“Life-resuscitating treatment” means cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including chest compressions, defibrillation, cardioversion, assisted ventilation, airway intubation or administration of cardiotonic drugs. (Added to NRS by 1997, 288)
“Person who administers emergency medical services” means a paid or volunteer firefighter, law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic, ambulance attendant or other person trained to provide emergency medical services. (Added to NRS by 1997, 288; A 2013, 948)
“Qualified patient” means: 1. A patient 18 years of age or older who has been determined by the patient’s attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition and who: (a) Has executed a declaration in accordance with the requirements of NRS 449A.433; (b) Has executed a Provider Order for […]
“Terminal condition” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449A.430. (Added to NRS by 2001, 814)
The provisions of NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive, apply only to emergency medical services administered to a qualified patient: 1. Before he or she is admitted to a medical facility; or 2. While the qualified patient is being prepared to be transferred, or is being transferred, from one health care facility to another health care […]
1. The board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive. The regulations must establish: (a) A do-not-resuscitate protocol; and (b) The procedure to apply for a do-not-resuscitate identification. 2. The board may establish a fee for: (a) A do-not-resuscitate identification to be collected by the health authority. The […]
Each do-not-resuscitate identification issued by the health authority must include, without limitation: 1. An identification number that is unique to the qualified patient to whom the identification is issued; 2. The name and date of birth of the patient; and 3. The name of the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse of the […]
The board may enter into an agreement for the manufacture of a bracelet or medallion to be worn by a qualified patient which indicates that the qualified patient has been issued a do-not-resuscitate identification. Such a bracelet or medallion may be issued to a qualified patient in addition to, and not in lieu of, the […]
1. A physician or advanced practice registered nurse licensed in this state may issue a written do-not-resuscitate order only to a patient who has been determined to be in a terminal condition. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the order is effective only if the patient has agreed to its terms, in writing, […]
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 450B.525: 1. A qualified patient may apply to the health authority for a do-not-resuscitate identification by submitting an application on a form provided by the health authority. To obtain a do-not-resuscitate identification, the patient must comply with the requirements prescribed by the board and sign a form which states […]
1. A parent or legal guardian of a minor may apply to the health authority for a do-not-resuscitate identification on behalf of the minor if the minor has been: (a) Determined by his or her attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition; and (b) Issued a do-not-resuscitate order […]
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 450B.525, a qualified patient who possesses a do-not-resuscitate identification may revoke his or her authorization to withhold life-resuscitating treatment by removing or destroying or requesting the removal or destruction of his or her identification or otherwise indicating to a person that the patient wishes to have the identification removed […]
