NRS 450B.410
“Do-not-resuscitate identification” defined.

“Do-not-resuscitate identification” means:

1.

A form of identification approved by the health authority, which signifies that:

(a)

A person is a qualified patient who wishes not to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest; or

(b)

The patient’s attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse has:

(1)

Issued a do-not-resuscitate order for the patient;

(2)

Obtained the written approval of the patient concerning the order; and

(3)

Documented the grounds for the order in the patient’s medical record.

2.

The term also includes a valid do-not-resuscitate identification issued under the laws of another state.

Source: Section 450B.410 — “Do-not-resuscitate identification” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-450B.­html#NRS450BSec410 (accessed May 26, 2025).

450B.400
Definitions. 450B.402
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined. 450B.404
“Attending advanced practice registered nurse” defined. 450B.405
“Attending physician” defined. 450B.410
“Do-not-resuscitate identification” defined. 450B.420
“Do-not-resuscitate order” defined. 450B.430
“Do-not-resuscitate protocol” defined. 450B.440
“Health care facility” defined. 450B.450
“Life-resuscitating treatment” defined. 450B.460
“Person who administers emergency medical services” defined. 450B.470
“Qualified patient” defined. 450B.475
“Terminal condition” defined. 450B.480
Applicability. 450B.490
Adoption of regulations 450B.500
Do-not-resuscitate identification: Contents. 450B.505
Do-not-resuscitate identification: Manufacture and issuance of bracelet or medallion. 450B.510
Written do-not-resuscitate orders: Issued only to qualified patients 450B.520
Application for do-not-resuscitate identification: Form 450B.525
Application for do-not-resuscitate identification on behalf of minor: Requirements 450B.530
Revocation of authorization to withhold life-resuscitating treatment. 450B.540
Person not guilty of unprofessional conduct or subject to liability for withholding or providing life-resuscitating treatment under certain circumstances. 450B.550
Person who administers emergency medical services required to comply with do-not-resuscitate protocol 450B.560
Assumption that do-not-resuscitate identification is valid. 450B.570
Resulting death not suicide or homicide 450B.580
Unlawful acts 450B.590
Limitations on effect of provisions.

May 26, 2025

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