As used in NRS 439.950 to 439.983, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.955, 439.960 and 439.965 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2009, 366)
“Emergency team” means an emergency team designated in an executive order of the Governor pursuant to NRS 439.970 to respond to a public health emergency or other health event. (Added to NRS by 2009, 366)
“Health care facility” means any facility licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 2009, 366)
“Provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031. (Added to NRS by 2009, 367)
1. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 414 of NRS, if a health authority identifies within its jurisdiction a public health emergency or other health event that is an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public in a health care facility or the office of a provider of health care, the health […]
During a public health emergency or other health event, the Governor may, upon consultation with the emergency team, request from a governor of a contiguous state assistance in carrying out an inspection of any health care facility or the office of a provider of health care. The Governor may enter into an agreement for the […]
1. The emergency team shall: (a) Convene as soon as practicable after the executive order is issued pursuant to NRS 439.970; and (b) Upon the advice of the Attorney General, investigate the response of each state agency, division, board and other entity that is represented on the emergency team to the public health emergency or […]
The chair of the emergency team or a member of the emergency team designated by the chair shall: 1. Provide information to the general public and ensure that the public remains informed on the progress of the work of the emergency team. 2. Act as the liaison between the emergency team and the Governor, the […]
Upon the resolution of a public health emergency or other health event, the emergency team shall: 1. Make recommendations to the State Board of Health and local boards of health with respect to regulations or policies which may be adopted to prevent public health emergencies and other health events or to improve responses to public […]
