Nevada Revised Statutes Section 449.786 - Public Health and Safety

Entry of denial of rights in patient�s record; notice and report of denial; action by Health Division.

1. A denial of rights of a person with a disability who is a patient of a facility pursuant to NRS 449.765 to 449.786, inclusive, must be entered in the patient�s record. Notice of the denial must be provided to the administrator of the facility.

2. If the administrator of a facility receives notice of a denial of rights pursuant to subsection 1, he shall cause a full report to be prepared which must set forth in detail the factual circumstances surrounding the denial. A copy of the report must be provided to the Health Division.

3. The Health Division:

(a) Shall receive reports made pursuant to subsection 2;

(b) May investigate apparent violations of the rights of persons with disabilities who are patients at facilities; and

(c) May act to resolve disputes relating to apparent violations.

Last modified: February 26, 2006