Adoption of regulations; fee for do-not-resuscitate identification.
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 fee may not exceed the actual cost to the health authority of:
(1) Manufacturing or obtaining the identification from a manufacturer, including the cost of shipping and handling; and
(2) Engraving the identification.
(b) The issuance of a bracelet or medallion which indicates that a do-not-resuscitate identification has been issued to a qualified patient.
3. In the case of a county or district board of health, such regulations take effect immediately upon approval by the State Board of Health.
Last modified: February 26, 2006