Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
Section 449.Sec. 16 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 449.Sec. 16

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A course or program subject to the requirements of subsection 4 of section 15 of this regulation must include, without limitation, the following course materials:

(a) An overview of cultural competency;

(b) An overview of implicit bias and indirect discrimination;

(c) The common assumptions and myths concerning stereotypes and examples of such assumptions and myths;

(d) An overview of social determinants of health;

(e) An overview of best practices when interacting with persons who fall within one or more of the categories in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 449.103;

(f) An overview of gender, race and ethnicity;

(g) An overview of religion;

(h) An overview of sexual orientation and gender identities or expressions;

(i) An overview of mental and physical disabilities;

(j) Examples of barriers to providing care;

(k) Examples of language and behaviors that are discriminatory; and

(l) Examples of a welcoming and safe environment.

2. The course materials included in a course or program, including, without limitation, the course materials required by subsection 1, must include, without limitation:

(a) Evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources;

(b) Source materials that are used in universities or colleges that are accredited in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;

(c) Source materials that are from nationally recognized organizations, as determined by the Director of the Department;

(d) Source materials that are published or used by federal, state or local government agencies; or

(e) Other source materials that are deemed appropriate by the Department.

3. The Department must:

(a) Publish a copy of the requirements set forth in subsections 1 and 2 on its Internet website; and

(b) Provide a copy of the requirements set forth in subsections 1 and 2 to a facility upon request by the facility.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20A, eff. 11/2/2020

NRS 449.0302, 449.103

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