NAC441A.540. Gonococcal infection.

     1. The health authority shall investigate each report of a case having gonococcal infection to confirm the diagnosis, to determine the source or possible source of the infection and to ensure that the case and any contacts have received appropriate testing and medical treatment for the infection.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.210, a person having gonococcal infection shall obtain medical treatment for the infection.

     3. The health care provider for a person with gonococcal infection shall notify the health authority immediately if the person fails to obtain medical treatment or fails to complete the prescribed course of medical treatment. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.210, the health authority shall take action to ensure that the person receives appropriate medical treatment for the infection.

     4. A clinic, dispensary or health care provider that accepts supplies or aid from the Division shall provide counseling and take such measures for the testing, treatment, prevention, suppression and control of gonococcal infection as are specified in “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006,” adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 441A.200.

     5. A health care provider shall follow the procedures set forth in “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006,” adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 441A.200, when testing and treating persons with gonococcal infection.

     6. If a neonatal case having gonococcal infection is in a medical facility, the medical facility shall provide care to the case in accordance with contact isolation or other appropriate disease specific precautions.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-24-92; A by R087-08, 1-13-2011)