If a patient, the representative of a patient or the parent or guardian of a patient has provided consent for the hospital to release medical information to a caregiver pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 449A.318, the hospital shall, before the patient is discharged or transferred to another facility, attempt to notify the caregiver of the planned discharge or transfer.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.321

  • 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.