Nevada Revised Statutes Section 442.003 - Public Health and Safety

Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

1. “Advisory Board” means the Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health.

2. “Department” means the Department of Human Resources.

3. “Director” means the Director of the Department.

4. “Fetal alcohol syndrome” includes fetal alcohol effects.

5. “Health Division” means the Health Division of the Department.

6. “Obstetric center” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0155.

7. “Provider of health care or other services” means:

(a) An alcohol and drug abuse counselor who is licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS;

(b) A physician or a physician assistant who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or an osteopathic physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS and who practices in the area of obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics or psychiatry;

(c) A licensed nurse;

(d) A licensed psychologist;

(e) A licensed marriage and family therapist;

(f) A licensed social worker; or

(g) The holder of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist.

Last modified: February 26, 2006