2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.2477 - Requirements concerning dispute resolution clause in contract relating to provision of care by facility for long-term care.
1. If a facility for long-term care wishes to include as part of any contract relating to the provision of care a clause which specifies or restricts the means by which the parties to the contract are required to resolve any dispute, the clause must be included as an addendum to the contract and:
(a) Be printed in large font on a separate page with a separate signature line;
(b) Fully explain the effect of signing the addendum, including, without limitation, that any dispute must be resolved exclusively through the means authorized by the clause; and
(c) Clearly state that the person signing the contract is not required to sign the addendum.
2. As used in this section, "facility for long-term care" means:
(a) A residential facility for groups;
(b) A facility for intermediate care;
(c) A facility for skilled nursing;
(d) A home for individual residential care; and
(e) Any unlicensed establishment that provides food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision to a resident.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2533, 2838)
