Nevada § 439.855 - Notification of patients involved in sentinel events

§ 439.855. Notification of patients involved in sentinel events

1. Each health facility that is located within this state shall designate a representative

for the notification of patients who have been involved in sentinel events at that

health facility. 2. A representative designated pursuant to subsection 1 shall, not later than 7 days

after discovering or becoming aware of a sentinel event that occurred at the health

facility, provide notice of that fact to each patient who was involved in that sentinel

event. 3. The provision of notice to a patient pursuant to subsection 2 must not, in any

action or proceeding, be considered an acknowledgment or admission of liability. 4. A representative designated pursuant to subsection 1 may or may not be the same

person who serves as the facility's patient safety officer.