Nevada Revised Statutes Section 442.1198 - Public Health and Safety

Duties of provider of prenatal care who receives subsidy. A provider of prenatal care who receives a subsidy for his malpractice insurance pursuant to NRS 442.119 to 442.1198, inclusive, shall:

1. Attend 15 hours per year of continuing education concerning risk management or the care of a patient relating to prenatal services and submit documentation of attendance at the continuing education to the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

2. Collect data as required by the University of Nevada School of Medicine or the Health Division.

3. Provide prenatal care for a woman without regard to her economic status or ability to pay.

4. Refer a pregnant woman to another provider of prenatal care if, in the judgment of the provider, he cannot provide the care required by the woman.

5. Carry out the plan for improving the health care of pregnant women in the county or community pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 442.1196.

Last modified: February 26, 2006