Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 441A - INFECTIOUS DISEASES; TOXIC AGENTS
Section 441A.Sec. 9 - NEW
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 441A.Sec. 9
Current through December 31, 2024
1. The health authority shall investigate each report of a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox to:
(a) Confirm the diagnosis;
(b) Determine the extent of any outbreak;
(c) Identify the source of the infection;
(d) Identify any susceptible contacts; and
(e) Determine the need for measures to prevent, suppress and control the spread of the disease, including, without limitation, the need to:
(1) Isolate the case or suspected case in accordance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
(2) Offer prophylactic treatment to susceptible contacts.
2. A member of the staff of a medical facility shall not have direct contact with a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox, unless the member of the staff uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
3. The health authority shall immediately notify the Chief Medical Officer or a designee thereof of a report of a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R148-22A, eff. 7/26/2023
NRS 439.200, 441A.120, 441A.160
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