NRS 441A.163 - Investigation: Powers of health authority to conduct investigation of infectious disease or exposure to biological, radiological or chemical agent; reports; regulations.

NV Rev Stat § 441A.163 (2019) (N/A)

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1. Except as otherwise required pursuant to NRS 441A.160, a health authority may conduct an investigation of a case or suspected case of:

(a) An infectious disease within its jurisdiction; or

(b) Exposure to a biological, radiological or chemical agent within its jurisdiction,

which significantly impairs the health, safety or welfare of the public within its jurisdiction.

2. Each health authority shall:

(a) Except as otherwise required pursuant to NRS 441A.170, report each week to the Chief Medical Officer the number and types of cases or suspected cases of infectious diseases or cases or suspected cases of exposure to biological, radiological or chemical agents which significantly impair the health, safety or welfare of the public reported to the health authority, and any other information required by the regulations of the Board.

(b) Report the results of an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 to the Chief Medical Officer within 30 days after concluding the investigation.

3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 441A.163 to 441A.169, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 554)

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