Nevada Revised Statutes 449.24896 – Surgical treatments at facility must be performed by licensed ophthalmologist; availability of ophthalmologist
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A facility for refractive surgery shall ensure that:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 449.24896
- 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
1. All surgical treatments for refractive errors of the eye performed at the facility are performed only by an ophthalmologist.
2. The ophthalmologist who performs a surgical treatment for refractive errors of the eye at the facility:
(a) Is available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of a patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist; or
(b) Enters into an agreement with another ophthalmologist to be available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of the patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist.