Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.845

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 439.845 - Analysis and reporting of trends regarding sentinel events; treatment of certain information regarding corrective action by health facility
1. The Division shall analyze and report trends regarding sentinel events.
2. When the Division receives notice from a health facility that the health facility has taken corrective action to remedy the causes or contributing factors, or both, of a sentinel event, the Division shall:
(a) Make a record of the information;
(b) Ensure that the information is released in a manner so as not to reveal the identity of a specific patient, provider of health care or member of the staff of the facility; and
(c) At least quarterly, report its findings regarding the analysis of trends of sentinel events on the Internet website maintained pursuant to NRS 439A.270.

NRS 439.845

Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 14; A 2009, 3069; 2011, 1800; 2019, 1669
Amended by 2019, Ch. 291,§11, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 14; A 2009, 3069; 2011, 1800