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2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.809 - Hospital required to document certain actions and instructions in medical record of patient; hospital required to proceed with planned discharge or transfer of patient if unable to reach caregiver.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 449.809 (2017)
1. A hospital shall document in the medical record of the patient:
(a) The attempt or completion of any actions required pursuant to NRS 449.805 or 449.807;
(b) Any instructions given pursuant to NRS 449.807; and
(c) The date and time at which such instructions were given.
2. If a hospital is unable to reach a caregiver after attempting to provide any information pursuant to NRS 449.805 or 449.807, the hospital must proceed with the discharge or transfer of the patient as scheduled.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 178)
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