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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449A.327. Hospital to document certain actions and instructions in medical record of patient; hospital to proceed with planned discharge or transfer of patient if unable to reach caregiver

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A hospital shall document in the medical record of the patient:

(a) The attempt or completion of any actions required pursuant to NRS 449A.321 or 449A.324;

(b) Any instructions given pursuant to NRS 449A.324; 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 449A.321 or 449A.324, the hospital must proceed with the discharge or transfer of the patient as scheduled.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449A.327. Hospital to document certain actions and instructions in medical record of patient; hospital to proceed with planned discharge or transfer of patient if unable to reach caregiver - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-449a-327/

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