NAC449.74447. Communications with other persons; examination of records by advocate.

     1. A facility for skilled nursing shall not prohibit a patient in the facility from contacting, receiving information from or speaking to:

     (a) A representative of the Bureau.

     (b) The patient’s physician.

     (c) Any person who advocates for the rights of the patients of the facility, including, without limitation:

          (1) Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care appointed pursuant to chapter 427A of NRS; and

          (2) Persons who advocate for and are responsible for the protection of persons with developmental disabilities or who are mentally ill.

     (d) Any person who provides health care, social, legal or other services to the patient.

     (e) The relatives of the patient.

     (f) Any other persons with whom the patient wishes to visit.

     2. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a facility for skilled nursing from adopting reasonable restrictions relating to the visitation of patients.

     3. A facility for skilled nursing shall not prohibit an advocate for residents of facilities for long-term care appointed pursuant to chapter 427A of NRS from examining the medical records of a patient of the facility in accordance with state law and with the permission of the patient or the patient’s legal representative.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R051-99, eff. 9-27-99)