Nev. Admin. Code § 450B.8205

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 450B.8205 - Prerequisites to renewal of designation

1. Before the designation of a level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma is renewed, an application for renewal must be submitted to the Health Division and a verification review of the center must be conducted.

2. The verification review team for the renewal of a designation as a level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or for a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma must be appointed by the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent medical organization or agency approved by the Board.

3. A level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma must:

(a) At least 6 months before its designation expires, submit:

(1) An application for renewal to the Health Division that contains a proposal for continuing the hospital's designation;

(2) A letter for provisional authorization from the district board of health if the hospital is located in a county whose population is 700,000 or more;

(3) Evidence of compliance with the reporting requirements set forth in NAC 450B.768; and

(4) A written request for verification to the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent medical organization or agency approved by the Board;

(b) Arrange for the verification review to be conducted directly with the agency which will conduct the review; and

(c) Notify the Health Division of the date of the verification review.

4. The cost of the verification review must be borne by the center for the treatment of trauma or pediatric center for the treatment of trauma seeking renewal.

5. The designation of a hospital as a level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or as a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma must not be renewed unless the hospital receives verification from the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent medical organization or agency approved by the Board, which indicates that the hospital has complied with the standards for a level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma set forth in chapters 5, 10, 16 and 23 of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.

Nev. Admin. Code § 450B.8205

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-10-90; A 10-22-93; 1-18-94; 11-1-95; R182-01, 3-5-2002; R139-07, 1-30-2008; A by R068-16A, eff. 1/27/2017

NRS 450B.120 and 450B.237