Section 424.120 - Investigation of applicant; visits by licensing authority representative; reports1. A licensing authority representative shall conduct a fair and impartial investigation of each foster home after receipt of an application for the licensing of the home, and shall: (a) Investigate the home to determine whether the licensing requirements are met and the maximum capacity and range of ages of children for which the home may be licensed.(b) In collaboration with the applicant, conduct a written home study of the family that resides in the proposed foster home or staff of the proposed foster home, as applicable, that consists of: (1) An in-home interview of each applicant and, if there is more than one applicant, an additional interview and assessment of both applicants together.(2) An inquiry into any factors that the licensing authority representative determines are necessary to assess the ability of the applicant to meet the needs of any foster child who will reside in the foster home.(3) An in-home assessment to observe the functioning of the family or staff, as applicable, and assess the ability of the applicant to meet the needs of any foster child who will reside in the foster home.(4) If the licensing authority representative determines that it is necessary, an interview or observation of other members of the household or staff, as applicable and as appropriate for the age and development of the persons being interviewed or observed.(5) The submission of: (I) Results from a medical examination of the applicant conducted within the immediately preceding 12 months conducted by a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse indicating that the applicant is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of caring for foster children.(II) A medical history of each adult member of the household or staff, as applicable, which includes a description of any past or current mental health issue or substance use disorder experienced by the member.(III) For any member of the household or staff, as applicable, who will provide care to an infant in foster care, proof that the member has received the recommended immunizations for pertussis and influenza according to the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or a written statement from a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse that such immunizations are not recommended for the member because of a medical condition. The recommendations for pertussis are available at no cost on the Internet at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/dtap-tdap-td/hcp/recommendations.html. The recommendations for influenza are available at no cost on the Internet at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm.(IV) For any member of the household or staff, as applicable, who will provide care to a foster child with special medical needs, proof that the member has received the recommended immunization for influenza according to the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or a statement from a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse that such immunization is not recommended for the member because of a medical condition. The recommendations are available at no cost on the Internet at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm.2. A licensing authority representative may visit the foster home at any time, announced or unannounced, to determine compliance with licensing requirements and must be available for consultation as appropriate. The licensing authority representative shall visit each foster home at least once annually. That visit may be conducted as part of the initial issuance of a license and annually thereafter.3. The director or licensee of each foster home shall submit such reports as the agency which provides child welfare services requires.Nev. Admin. Code § 424.120
Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 103.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R044-02, 7-23-2002; A by R110-13, eff. 6/23/2014; A by R110-19A, eff. 2/25/2021