Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.117

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 49.117 - "Review committee" defined

As used in NRS 49.117 to 49.123, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "review committee" means:

1. An organized committee of:
(a) A hospital;
(b) An ambulatory surgical center;
(c) A health maintenance organization;
(d) An organization that provides emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS;
(e) A medical facility as defined in NRS 449.0151; or
(f) An institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education or any of its affiliated organizations that provides a clinical program or practice related to the medical treatment or care of patients,

which has the responsibility of evaluating and improving the quality of care rendered by the parent organization;

2. A peer review committee of a medical or dental society; or
3. A medical review committee of a county or district board of health that certifies, licenses or regulates providers of emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS, but only when functioning as a peer review committee.

NRS 49.117

Added to NRS by 1995, 1692; A 2005, 2518; 2007, 34
Added to NRS by 1995, 1692; A 2005, 2518; 2007, 34