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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 629.016. “Custodian of health care records” and “custodian” defined

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

1. “Custodian of health care records” or “custodian” means:

(a) Any person having primary custody of health care records pursuant to this chapter; or

(b) Any facility that maintains the health care records of patients.

2. For the purposes of this section, a provider of health care shall not be deemed to have primary custody of health care records or to be the operator of a facility that maintains the health care records of patients:

(a) Solely by reason of the status of the provider as a member of a group of providers of health care; or

(b) If another person is employed or retained to maintain custody of the health care records of the provider.

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