Nevada Revised Statutes 442.900 – Provision of information upon positive test for Down syndrome; posting of list of support services; regulations
1. Upon receipt of a positive test result from a prenatal test for Down syndrome performed on a person who is pregnant, a provider of health care or other services or a midwife who provides prenatal care or pediatric care shall ask the person who is pregnant if the person wishes to receive information concerning Down syndrome pursuant to subsection 2.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 442.900
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nevada Revised Statutes 442.003
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Midwife: means :
(a) A person certified as:
(1) A Certified Professional Midwife by the North American Registry of Midwives, or its successor organization; or
(2) A Certified Nurse-Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board, or its successor organization; or
(b) Any other type of midwife. See Nevada Revised Statutes 442.003
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Provider of health care or other services: means :
(a) A clinical alcohol and drug counselor who is licensed, or an alcohol and drug counselor who is licensed or certified, pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS;
(b) A physician or a physician assistant who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS and who practices in the area of obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics or psychiatry;
(c) A licensed nurse;
(d) A licensed psychologist;
(e) A licensed marriage and family therapist;
(f) A licensed clinical professional counselor;
(g) A licensed social worker;
(h) A licensed dietitian; or
(i) The holder of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist. See Nevada Revised Statutes 442.003
2. Upon receipt of a positive test result from a postnatal test for Down syndrome performed on a child or if a person chooses to receive information concerning Down syndrome pursuant to subsection 1, a provider of health care or other services or a midwife who provides prenatal care or pediatric care shall provide the person who is pregnant or the parent or guardian of the child, as applicable, with:
(a) Written information concerning Down syndrome that is current and based on peer-reviewed medical literature and research. Such information must include, without limitation:
(1) The current life expectancy for people with Down syndrome;
(2) The standard intellectual and functional development of a person with Down syndrome; and
(3) The clinical course and treatment options for a person with Down syndrome.
(b) Any necessary referral to support services in the community for people with Down syndrome and parents or guardians of such persons, including, without limitation, early intervention, resource centers, hotlines and other education and support programs.
3. The Department shall post on an Internet website maintained by the Department a list of support services available in the community for people with Down syndrome and parents or guardians of such persons in different areas of this State.
4. The State Board of Health may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.