Nev. Admin. Code § 441A.Sec. 9

Current through September 16, 2024

Section 441A.Sec. 9 - NEW

1. The health authority shall investigate each report of a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox to:

(a) Confirm the diagnosis;

(b) Determine the extent of any outbreak;

(c) Identify the source of the infection;

(d) Identify any susceptible contacts; and

(e) Determine the need for measures to prevent, suppress and control the spread of the disease, including, without limitation, the need to:

(1) Isolate the case or suspected case in accordance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and

(2) Offer prophylactic treatment to susceptible contacts.

2. A member of the staff of a medical facility shall not have direct contact with a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox, unless the member of the staff uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

3. The health authority shall immediately notify the Chief Medical Officer or a designee thereof of a report of a case having monkeypox or a suspected case considered to have monkeypox.

Nev. Admin. Code § 441A.Sec. 9

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R148-22A, eff. 7/26/2023

NRS 439.200, 441A.120, 441A.160