NAC449.74331. Transfer of patient.

     1. Except in the case of an emergency:

     (a) The transfer of a patient must not be effected until the patient, attending physician of the patient, if any, and responsible agency are consulted in advance.

     (b) If a patient is transferred to a hospital or other medical facility, a summary of discharge containing a plan for continuation of care must be prepared and forwarded to the receiving facility if the patient or his or her guardian consents to release such information to the receiving facility.

     2. If a patient is transferred to a hospital or other medical facility as a result of a medical emergency, information required for appropriate continuation of care must be released to the receiving facility in compliance with the standards set forth in 42 C.F.R. Part 2.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-06, eff. 7-14-2006)