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Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 630 – Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care | Midpage
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Nevada Revised Statutes
Title 54
Chapter 630
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 630
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care
630.003
Legislative declaration
630.005
Definitions
630.007
“Administrative physician” defined
630.008
“Anesthesiologist assistant” defined
630.009
“Assist in the practice of medicine” defined
630.010
“Board” defined
630.011
“Certification examination” defined
630.0111
“Charging document” defined
630.0113
“Equivalent foreign country” defined
630.0115
“Foreign medical school” defined
630.0117
“Genetic counseling” defined
630.0118
“Genetic counselor” defined
630.0119
“Genetic information” defined
630.0121
“Genetic test” defined
630.0122
“Healing art” defined
630.0129
“Medical assistant” defined
630.0135
“Medical facility” defined
630.0137
“Perfusion” defined
630.0138
“Perfusionist” defined
630.014
“Physician” defined
630.015
“Physician assistant” defined
630.020
“Practice of medicine” defined
630.021
“Practice of respiratory care” defined
630.023
“Practitioner of respiratory care” defined
630.024
“Respiratory care” defined
630.0245
“Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach” defined
630.0247
“Supervising anesthesiologist” defined
630.025
“Supervising physician” defined
630.0257
“Telehealth” defined
630.026
“Temporarily licensed perfusionist” defined
630.045
Purpose of licensing; license is revocable privilege
630.047
Applicability of chapter
630.048
Requirements for program of postgraduate education or training to be deemed progressive; exceptions
630.049
Place at which act constituting practice of medicine or genetic counseling deemed to occur
630.050
Appointment of members: Number; limitation on consecutive terms
630.060
Qualifications of members
630.070
Terms, removal and replacement of members
630.075
Appointment of physician, anesthesiologist assistant or member of public to serve as advisory member of Board
630.080
Oath or affirmation of office
630.085
Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards
630.090
Officers
630.100
Meetings: Frequency; requirements concerning telephone or video conference; quorum
630.103
Executive Director of Board: Employment and discharge; serves as chief administrative officer; level of compensation
630.106
Other employees of Board: Employment and discharge; conditions and limitations regarding hearing officers
630.110
Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of expenses and salaries from fees received by Board; deposit of money received by Board
630.120
Seal; licenses to bear seal and signatures
630.123
Fiscal year
630.125
Offices
630.127
Performance audits of Board
630.130
Enforcement of chapter; establishment of standards for licensure; investigation of applicants and issuance of licenses; institution of court proceedings; submission of biennial report; regulations
630.130
Enforcement of chapter; establishment of standards for licensure; investigation of applicants and issuance of licenses; institution of court proceedings; submission of biennial report; regulations
630.131
Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed anesthesiologist assistants to State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to share certain other information
630.132
Board required to provide quarterly list of licensed physician assistants to State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to share certain other information
630.133
Board required to notify Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division of Nevada Health Authority upon identification of certain sentinel events; confidentiality of information
630.134
Board required to disseminate annually to physicians and physician assistants who care for children information relating to pediatric cancer
630.135
Board required to define “intractable pain” by regulation
630.136
Board required to establish electronic system to allow access to data for privileging or credentialing provider of health care who has authorized sharing of such data
630.137
Board prohibited from adopting certain regulations concerning collaboration or consultation among providers of health care
630.138
Regulations governing supervision of medical assistants
630.139
Board authorized to take possession of health care records from licensee who becomes incapacitated; disclosures by licensee; regulations
630.140
Hearings and investigations; oaths; subpoenas
630.144
Website: Maintenance; general requirements and restrictions concerning posting of information
630.146
Website: Additional requirements concerning posting of information relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers
630.160
License required to practice medicine; qualifications of applicant; issuance after verification; action by Board if Board receives information concerning applicant that differs from information previously received by Board
630.160
License required to practice medicine; qualifications of applicant; issuance after verification; action by Board if Board receives information concerning applicant that differs from information previously received by Board
630.1605
License by endorsement to practice medicine
630.1606
Expedited license by endorsement to practice medicine: Requirements; procedure for issuance
630.1607
Expedited license by endorsement to practice medicine: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
630.161
Effect of revocation of license to practice medicine in another jurisdiction for gross medical negligence; regulations
630.165
Application and affidavit for license or license by endorsement to practice medicine; additional requirements; burden of proof
630.167
Submission of fingerprints; conditions and limitations on information provided by Board
630.170
Submission of evidence of graduation from accredited medical school in United States or equivalent foreign country
630.171
Submission of certificate and proof satisfactory of completion of progressive postgraduate training by applicant for license to practice medicine
630.173
Submission of certain information concerning claims for malpractice, complaints and other disciplinary action involving applicant for license to practice medicine; consideration by Board of certain information more than 10 years old
630.180
Examinations
630.195
Submission of evidence of degree and passage of examination by applicant who is graduate of foreign medical school
630.195
Submission of evidence of degree and passage of examination by applicant who is graduate of foreign medical school
630.197
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board
630.197
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board
630.198
Board prohibited from issuing or renewing certain licenses unless applicant attests to knowledge of and compliance with certain guidelines related to safe and appropriate injection practices
630.200
Delay or denial of application for license to practice medicine: Grounds; notice; appeal
630.220
Records of issuance or denial of licenses: Contents; inspection
630.250
Validity of license to practice medicine issued before July 1, 1985
630.251
Board required to establish procedure to prioritize applications of applicants who intend to serve certain underserved geographic areas or populations or to practice in certain needed specialties
630.253
Active licensees: Continuing education
630.2535
Training required for certain physicians and physician assistants relating to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and prescribing of opioids; exemption for one licensure period for certain registration; regulations
630.254
Active licensees: Maintenance of permanent and electronic mailing addresses with the Board; notice of change of mailing address or electronic mail address; notice of change of location or close of office located in State; location of records
630.255
Inactive licensees: Conditions for placement on inactive status; maintenance of permanent and electronic mailing addresses with Board; notice of change of mailing address; prohibition against practice and grounds for disciplinary action for such practice by inactive physician assistant; reinstatement
630.257
Reexamination or demonstration of competency of licensee who does not practice for certain period
630.258
Special volunteer medical license
630.259
License as administrative physician
630.261
Locum tenens, temporary and telemedicine licenses
630.2615
Authorized facility license to practice medicine in institution of Department of Corrections
630.262
Authorized facility license to practice medicine as psychiatrist in certain mental health centers
630.263
Restricted license to practice medicine in certain medical specialties for which there are critically unmet needs
630.264
Restricted license to practice medicine in medically underserved area of county
630.2645
Restricted license to teach, research or practice medicine at medical facility, medical research facility or medical school
630.265
Limited license to practice medicine as resident physician in graduate program
630.265
Limited license to practice medicine as resident physician in graduate program
630.266
Special event license to demonstrate medical techniques and procedures; regulations
630.2665
Temporary exemption from licensure to practice medicine for physician providing services to visiting athletic team or athletic event in this State; extension of exemption; conditions and limitations
630.2667
Limited license to practice medicine for certain graduates of qualified foreign medical schools; requirements; regulations
630.2668
Board required to report certain information concerning licenses issued to certain graduates of qualified foreign medical schools
630.267
Biennial registration: Submission of list of malpractice and negligence actions and claims and fee; expiration and reinstatement of license; notice to licensee; submission of list of expired licenses to federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State Board of Pharmacy
630.2671
Duty of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for biennial registration or renewal of license for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided
630.2672
Duty of Board to make data request concerning practice information available to applicants for renewal of license as physician or biennial registration for required completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided
630.2673
Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provision of related lists of names by Board; failure of applicant to comply not ground for denial; confidentiality of information
630.2675
Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients by physician or physician assistant; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services
630.2677
Renewal of license as physician assistant: Requirements for application for simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; fees
630.268
Fees; cost of special meeting to be paid by person requesting meeting
630.2682
Authorized services; prohibited actions
630.26825
Regulations concerning licensure
630.2683
License: Requirements for issuance; contents of application; expiration; renewal
630.26835
Simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application; fees
630.2684
Renewal of simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application; fees
630.26845
Simultaneous license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application by holder of license as anesthesiologist assistant issued by Board of Medical Examiners at time other than with application for renewal; fees
630.2685
Temporary license
630.26855
Duty to identify as anesthesiologist assistant
630.2686
Rendering of emergency care in emergency or disaster without supervision of supervising anesthesiologist
630.26865
Manner of supervision
630.2687
Medical facility employing anesthesiologist assistant required to submit list of such personnel to Board; confidentiality of list; medical facilities required to confirm qualifications with Board before employment of anesthesiologist assistant
630.269
Regulations concerning licensure
630.2691
Requirements for licensing
630.2692
Examinations
630.2693
Waiver of examination for certain applicants
630.2694
Issuance and display of license; notification of Board upon change of address
630.2695
Expiration, renewal and reinstatement of licenses
630.2696
Temporary licenses
630.271
Authorized services
630.273
Initial license: Issuance and conditions
630.2735
Initial license: Requirements for simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; fees
630.275
Regulations concerning licensure
630.2751
Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance
630.2752
Expedited license by endorsement to practice as physician assistant for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
630.2755
Simultaneous license to practice as physician assistant issued by State Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Application by holder of license as physician assistant issued by Board of Medical Examiners at time other than with application for renewal; fees
630.276
Licensed physician required to supervise respiratory care
630.277
Requirements; prohibitions; intern in respiratory care
630.279
Regulations concerning licensure
630.281
Genetic Counseling Advisory Council
630.282
Regulations concerning licensure and practice
630.283
Requirements for licensing
630.284
Temporary license
630.286
Exemptions from licensure
630.289
Expiration and renewal of license
630.291
Voluntary surrender of license
630.292
Grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure
630.298
Jurisdiction of Board over licensee unaffected by expiration or voluntary surrender of license
630.299
Authority of Board or investigative committee to issue letter of warning, letter of concern or nonpunitive admonishment
630.301
Criminal offenses; disciplinary action taken by other jurisdiction; surrender of previous license while under investigation; malpractice; engaging in sexual activity with patient; disruptive behavior; violating or exploiting trust of patient for financial or personal gain; failure to offer appropriate care with intent to positively influence financial well-being; engaging in disreputable conduct; engaging in sexual contact with surrogate of patient or relatives of patient
630.304
Misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing license; false advertising; practicing under another name; signing blank prescription forms; influencing patient to engage in sexual activity; discouraging second opinion; terminating care without adequate notice
630.305
Accepting compensation to influence evaluation or treatment; inappropriate division of fees; inappropriate referral to health facility, laboratory or commercial establishment; charging for services not rendered; aiding practice by unlicensed person; delegating responsibility to unqualified person; failing to disclose conflict of interest; failing to initiate performance of community service; exception
630.306
Inability to practice medicine; deceptive conduct; violation of regulation governing practice of medicine or adopted by State Board of Pharmacy; unlawful distribution of controlled substance; injection of silicone; practice beyond scope of license; practicing experimental medicine without consent of patient or patient’s family; lack of skill or diligence; alcohol or other substance use disorder; filing of false report; failure to report certain changes of information or disciplinary or criminal action in another jurisdiction; failure to be found competent after examination; certain operation of a medical facility; prohibited administration of anesthesia or sedation; engaging in unsafe or unprofessional conduct; knowingly or willfully procuring or administering certain controlled substances or dangerous drugs; failure to supervise medical assistant adequately; allowing person not enrolled in accredited medical school to perform certain activities; failure to obtain required training regarding controlled substances; unauthorized injection of dermal or soft tissue fillers or botulinum toxin; failure to comply with requirements related to testing for sexually transmitted diseases; violations related to pelvic examinations; failure to respond during or cooperate with investigation
630.3062
Failure to maintain proper medical records; altering medical records; making false report; failure to file or obstructing required report; failure to allow inspection and copying of medical records; failure to report other person in violation of chapter or regulations; failure to comply with certain requirements relating to controlled substances
630.3065
Knowing or willful disclosure of privileged communication; knowing or willful failure to comply with law, subpoena or order; knowing or willful failure to perform legal obligation
630.3066
Prescribing or administering certain controlled substances for treatment of intractable pain or engaging in activity relating to medical use of cannabis not grounds for disciplinary action under certain circumstances
630.30665
Physician required to report certain information concerning surgeries and sentinel events; disciplinary action or fine for failure to report or false report; duties of Board; confidentiality of report; applicability; regulations
630.3067
Insurer of physician, physician assistant, genetic counselor, anesthesiologist assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist required to report certain information concerning malpractice; administrative fine for failure to report; report generally deemed public record
630.3068
Physician, physician assistant, genetic counselor, anesthesiologist assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist required to report certain information concerning malpractice and sanctions imposed against himself or herself; administrative fine for failure to report; reports deemed public records
630.3069
Board required to conduct investigation after receiving certain reports concerning malpractice
630.30695
Board required to take certain actions after receiving certain notice concerning transactions involving physician group practices; investigations and hearings; administrative penalty
630.307
General requirements for filing complaint; medical facilities and societies required to report certain information concerning privileges and disciplinary action; administrative fine for failure to report; clerk of court required to report certain information concerning court actions; procedure resulting from certain reports; retention of complaints by Board
630.309
Requirements for filing complaint against genetic counselor, perfusionist, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant or practitioner of respiratory care
630.311
Review and investigation of complaint by committee designated by Board; formal charging document; proceedings confidential; publication of summary of proceedings and determinations
630.318
Examination of physician, physician assistant, genetic counselor, anesthesiologist assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist to determine fitness to practice: Order; consent; testimony and reports not privileged; effect of failure to submit
630.323
Review and investigation of complaint relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances; notice to licensee; formal complaint and hearing; referral or postponement of investigation; regulations; explanation or technical advisory bulletin for physicians and physician assistants regarding relevant law
630.324
Summary suspension of licensee’s authority to prescribe, administer or dispense certain controlled substances; issuance of order; formal hearing and decision
630.326
Summary restriction of practice of licensee or suspension of license: Issuance of order; hearing; limitation on time for completing examination
630.329
Summary restriction of practice of licensee or suspension of license: Stay by court of Board’s order prohibited
630.336
Confidentiality of certain proceedings, reports, complaints, investigations, records and other information; exceptions
630.339
Contents of formal charging document; answer; case conference; formal hearing
630.342
Submission of fingerprints required upon initiation of disciplinary action; effect of noncompliance; additional grounds for disciplinary action
630.344
Service of process
630.346
Board, panel or hearing officer not bound by formal rules of evidence; requirements for proof; burden of proof
630.352
Disposition of charges: Adjudication by Board; dismissal of charges or required disciplinary action for violations; private reprimands prohibited; issuance of order imposing discipline; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
630.355
Acts constituting contempt; stay of related disciplinary proceedings; transfer of jurisdiction to district court; penalties; manner in which person may purge himself or herself of contempt
630.356
Judicial review; effective date of order
630.358
Removal of limitation on or suspension of license
630.364
Immunity from civil action; Board prohibited from taking certain action against licensee for disclosing certain violations to governmental entity or cooperating in related investigation, hearing or inquiry
630.365
Authority for nonprofit medical school or research institution to operate as business organization or association, operate clinic in conjunction with school or research facility and retain portion of money generated by clinic
630.366
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
630.3675
Immediate suspension of license for conviction of felony relating to license holder’s practice
630.369
Injecting patient with certain chemotherapeutic agents
630.371
Performance of laser surgery on eye
630.373
Administration of anesthesia or sedation
630.3735
Individualized investigational treatment or investigational drug, biological product or device: Conditions under which physician is authorized to prescribe or recommend; contents of form for consent; contents of informational form provided to patient; duty to notify Board of death or hospitalization of patient; biennial report to Legislature; action not grounds for disciplinary action
630.3737
Physician or physician assistant who diagnoses patient as having opioid use disorder: Duty to counsel and provide certain information to patient; duty if patient requests medication-assisted treatment
630.3739
Duty to ask certain questions during routine physical examination of certain minor patients
630.374
Physician or physician assistant authorized to issue order for school or authorized entity to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine; immunity from liability
630.3745
Physician prohibited from allowing person not enrolled in good standing at accredited school to perform or participate in certain activities; exception; civil penalty; limitation on action
630.375
Form for prescription; requirements for initial fitting of contact lenses
630.388
Injunctive relief
630.390
Sufficiency of allegations in application for injunctive relief
630.395
Inspection of premises by Board
630.397
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board
630.400
Unlawful acts; penalties
630.411
Unauthorized use of seal, designation or documents issued by Board or imitation thereof
630.415
Physician or agent or employee thereof prohibited from retaliating or discriminating against certain persons for reporting or participating in investigation or proceeding relating to sentinel event or conduct of physician or other persons or refusing to engage in unlawful conduct; restriction of right prohibited
630.417
Legal remedy for certain retaliation or discrimination: Filing of action; damages; interest; equitable relief; rebuttable presumption in certain circumstances; civil penalty; limitation of action