Section 449.Sec. 18.1 - NEW1. A freestanding birthing center shall inform each pregnant person or person who has given birth who seeks care from the freestanding birthing center orally and in writing in a language understood by the person of: (a) The rights prescribed in NRS 449A.100, 449A.106 and 449A.112.(b) The provisions of NRS 449.101 to 449.104, inclusive, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.(c) The right to file a complaint with the Division concerning care provided by the freestanding birthing center, including, without limitation, the address and telephone number for filing such a complaint.(d) The risks and benefits of care provided by a freestanding birthing center and the alternatives to such care. The information provided pursuant to this paragraph must be evidence based and obtained from a source that is nationally recognized for research relating to freestanding birthing centers. Acceptable sources include, without limitation, the American Association of Birth Centers, or its successor organization, and the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health.2. In addition to the information prescribed by subsection 1, a freestanding birthing center shall fully inform each pregnant person or person who has given birth who seeks care from the freestanding birthing center orally or in writing in a language understood by the person concerning: (a) The health status of the pregnant person or person who has given birth, as applicable, and the fetus or newborn, including, without limitation, any medical conditions of the pregnant person, person who has given birth, fetus or newborn; and(b) The existence of any known complications or risks of the pregnancy.3. A freestanding birthing center shall allow a pregnant person or person who has given birth to: (a) Inspect the medical record of the pregnant person or person who has given birth, as applicable, or any portion thereof; and(b) Purchase photocopies of the medical record of the pregnant person or person who has given birth, as applicable, or any portion thereof at a cost of not more than 60 cents per page.4. The director of a freestanding birthing center shall adopt a procedure by which a person may submit a complaint concerning care provided by the freestanding birthing center or care that was not provided by the freestanding birthing center without discrimination or reprisal.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.Sec. 18.1
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R062-21A, eff. 9/8/2022NRS 439.200, 449.0302, as amended by section 16.5 of Assembly Bill No. 287, chapter 517, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 3437