NRS 449.445
National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients

  • inspection by Division
  • cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation.

1.

To operate in this State, a surgical center for ambulatory patients must maintain current accreditation by a nationally recognized organization approved by the Board. Upon initial licensure, a surgical center for ambulatory patients shall, within 6 months after obtaining its license, submit proof to the Division of the accreditation of the surgical center by such an organization.

2.

Before issuing a license to a surgical center for ambulatory patients, the Division shall conduct an on-site inspection of the surgical center pursuant to NRS 449.446.

3.

If a surgical center for ambulatory patients fails to maintain current accreditation or if the accreditation is revoked or is otherwise no longer valid, the surgical center shall immediately cease to operate.

Source: Section 449.445 — National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients; inspection by Division; cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-449.­html#NRS449Sec445.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 449.445’s source at nv​.us