NAC640.685. Additional grounds.

     1. In addition to the grounds set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 640.160, the Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee if it determines that the licensee:

     (a) Failed to retain, furnish a copy of or make available the health care records of a patient as required pursuant to NRS 629.051, 629.061 and 629.065;

     (b) Failed voluntarily to report to the Board his or her addiction to the use of a controlled substance;

     (c) Failed voluntarily to report to the Board within 30 days any judgment or settlement in an amount of $5,000 or more entered against or agreed to by the licensee on a claim involving malpractice; or

     (d) Is an impaired practitioner.

     2. As used in this section:

     (a) “Dangerous drug” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 454.201.

     (b) “Impaired practitioner” means a licensee who uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug or intoxicating liquid to an extent or in a manner which is dangerous or injurious to another person or which impairs the ability of the licensee to conduct the practice authorized by his or her license.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam’rs by R153-98, eff. 12-18-98; A by R107-10, 10-15-2010)