§ 49.117 — “Review committee” defined

As used in NRS 49.117 to 49.123, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “review committee” means:
1. An organized committee of:
(a) A hospital;
(b) An ambulatory surgical center;
(c) A health maintenance organization;
(d) An organization that provides emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS;
(e) A medical facility as defined in NRS 449.0151 ; or
(f) An institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education or any of its affiliated organizations that provides a clinical program or practice related to the medical treatment or care of patients,
Ê which has the responsibility of evaluating and improving the quality of care rendered by the parent organization;
2. A peer review committee of a medical or dental society; or
3. A medical review committee of a county or district board of health that certifies, licenses or regulates providers of emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS, but only when functioning as a peer review committee.

Legislative History

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1692 ; A 2005, 2518 ; 2007, 34 )