Nev. Admin. Code § 638.067

Current through November 8, 2024
Section 638.067 - Emergency facility: Requirements for advertising; disbursement of medical records
1. A veterinary facility that advertises or otherwise represents to the public that it is an emergency facility must state in its advertising in a clear and conspicuous manner:
(a) The hours that the facility provides emergency service;
(b) That a licensed veterinarian is on the premises during the hours that the facility provides emergency service; and
(c) The address and telephone number of the facility.
2. If continuing care of a patient is required following the provision of emergency service, an emergency facility shall provide the client with a legible copy of the medical records of the patient or shall send a copy of such records directly to the veterinarian who will provide the continuing care.
3. As used in this section, "emergency facility" means a facility that:
(a) Provides veterinary medical service;
(b) Primarily receives, treats and monitors patients who need emergency service; and
(c) Has a licensed veterinarian on the premises at all times during its hours of operation.

Nev. Admin. Code § 638.067

Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R056-00, eff. 9-25-2000

NRS 638.070, 638.132