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NRS 439.845

Analysis and reporting of trends regarding sentinel events; treatment of certain information regarding corrective action by health facility

(Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 14; A 2009, 3069; 2011, 1800; 2019, 1669; 2025, 3684)

1. The Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division shall analyze and report trends regarding sentinel events.

2. When the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division receives notice from a health facility that the health facility has taken corrective action to remedy the causes or contributing factors, or both, of a sentinel event, the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division shall:

(a) Make a record of the information;

(b) Ensure that the information is released in a manner so as not to reveal the identity of a specific patient, provider of health care or member of the staff of the facility; and

(c) At least quarterly, report its findings regarding the analysis of trends of sentinel events on the Internet website maintained by the Authority pursuant to NRS 439A.270.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.