Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 441A - INFECTIOUS DISEASES; TOXIC AGENTS
INVESTIGATING, REPORTING, PREVENTING, SUPPRESSING AND CONTROLLING PARTICULAR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Tuberculosis
Section 441A.360 - Cases and suspected cases: Prohibited acts; duties; discharge from medical supervision

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 441A.360

Current through December 12, 2024

1. A case having tuberculosis or a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis shall not:

(a) Work in a sensitive occupation unless determined to be noninfectious by the health authority or the employer of the case or suspected case would be prohibited from preventing the person from engaging in that occupation by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., or NRS 613.330; or

(b) Attend a child care facility or school unless determined to be noninfectious by the health authority or the child care facility or school would be prohibited from preventing the case or suspected case from attending by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., or NRS 651.050 to 651.120, inclusive.

2. A case having tuberculosis or a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis shall not act in a manner which is likely to transmit tuberculosis and shall submit to medical evaluation, treatment and isolation as ordered by the health authority.

3. A case having tuberculosis or a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis shall, upon request by his or her health care provider or the health authority, report the source of his or her infection and information about any previous treatment for tuberculosis.

4. A case having tuberculosis or a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis shall comply with all rules and regulations issued by the State Board of Health and all orders issued by the health authority.

5. A case having tuberculosis or a suspected case considered to have tuberculosis may be discharged from medical supervision only after determined to be cured by the health authority.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-24-92; A by R148-22A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 439.200, 441A.120, 441A.180

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