Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449.0307. Powers of Division

1. Upon receipt of an application for a license, conduct an investigation into the premises, facilities, qualifications of personnel, methods of operation, policies and purposes of any person proposing to engage in the operation of a medical facility, a facility for the dependent or facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed. The facility is subject to inspection and approval as to standards for safety from fire, on behalf of the Division, by the State Fire Marshal or a designee of the State Fire Marshal, which may include a local fire agency that meets an industry standard accepted by the State Fire Marshal.

2. Upon receipt of a complaint against a medical facility, facility for the dependent or facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed, except for a complaint concerning the cost of services, conduct an investigation into the premises, facilities, qualifications of personnel, methods of operation, policies, procedures and records of that facility or any other medical facility, facility for the dependent or facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed which may have information pertinent to the complaint.

3. Employ such professional, technical and clerical assistance as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 449.029 to 449.245, inclusive.