NAC449.546. Patient care: Advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants; medical emergencies.

     1. If an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant provides treatment for a patient of a facility, the facility shall ensure that there is evidence of communication with the treating physician of the patient if the advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant changes any order for treatment in accordance with the provisions of chapter 630 or 632 of NRS.

     2. An advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant specified in subsection 1 may not replace the treating physician of the patient concerning:

     (a) Participation in planning for the care of the patient; or

     (b) Activities conducted at the facility to ensure the quality of the facility.

     3. If a medical emergency occurs concerning a patient of a facility, the treating physician for that patient:

     (a) Must be immediately notified; and

     (b) Shall direct the provision of care for the patient during the emergency.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001)