Nevada AB161 revises regulations for hospice care, including enhanced oversight, licensing, and operational standards.

Nevada AB161 makes revisions to hospice care regulations, enhancing oversight for new programs, setting licensing standards, and establishing operational requirements. It mandates enhanced inspections for new hospice care programs during the first two years after licensure. The bill also requires the State Board of Health to adopt regulations for hospice care licensing and operation, including qualifications for medical directors and interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, it outlines specific duties for medical directors and requires programs to obtain informed consent for patient treatment.

Nevada AB161 revises regulations for hospice care, including enhanced oversight, licensing, and operational standards.

Nevada AB161 makes revisions to hospice care regulations, enhancing oversight for new programs, setting licensing standards, and establishing operational requirements. It mandates enhanced inspections for new hospice care programs during the first two years after licensure. The bill also requires the State Board of Health to adopt regulations for hospice care licensing and operation, including qualifications for medical directors and interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, it outlines specific duties for medical directors and requires programs to obtain informed consent for patient treatment.