Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 441A - INFECTIOUS DISEASES; TOXIC AGENTS
Section 441A.Sec. 1 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 441A.Sec. 1

Current through September 16, 2024

1. When making a determination pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 441A.315 concerning which tests for sexually transmitted diseases are medically indicated for a patient, a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or midwife shall follow the procedures set forth in "Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening," "Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening" and "Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Screening," as adopted by reference in NAC 441A.200.

2. A physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or midwife who performs the actions required by subsection 1 of NRS 441A.315 shall:

(a) Document in the record of the patient:
(1) Whether any tests for sexually transmitted diseases were offered to the patient and, if so, which tests were offered; and

(2) For each test offered to the patient, whether the patient agreed to the performance of the test; and

(b) Communicate with the patient concerning testing for sexually transmitted diseases in accordance with "National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care," as adopted by reference in NAC 441A.200.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R002-22A, eff. 9/18/2023

NRS 439.200, 441A.120, 441A.315

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