NAC449.6113. Definitions.

As used in NAC 449.6113 to 449.61178, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

     1. “Licensed advanced practice registered nurse” means an advanced practice registered nurse who is licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and who has specialized training in midwifery approved by the State Board of Nursing.

     2. “Licensed physician” means a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS.

     3. “Maternal patient” means a woman admitted to an obstetric center in accordance with NAC 449.61134 who has had a normal uncomplicated prenatal course, as determined by adequate prenatal care, and the prospect for a normal, uncomplicated birth, as defined by the criteria established by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and by reasonable and generally accepted clinical standards for maternal and fetal health.

     4. “Obstetric care” means the care which is provided, in accordance with NAC 449.6113 to 449.61178, inclusive, immediately before, during and for not more than 24 hours after delivery to a maternal patient:

     (a) Who has completed at least 36 weeks of gestation and not more than 42 weeks of gestation; and

     (b) Whose condition is reasonably expected to result in a normal and uncomplicated vaginal birth.

     5. “Obstetric center” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0155.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 7-19-96; A by R044-97, 10-30-97)