Nevada § 427A.145 - Conduct of investigation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 427A.145 — Conduct of investigation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 427A.145. Conduct of investigation
In conducting an investigation, the Ombudsman or an advocate may: 1. Inspect any facility for long-term care, day care center, facility for long-term
rehabilitation or facility maintained by a provider of living arrangement services
and any records maintained by the facility. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, medical and personal financial
records may be inspected only with the informed consent of the recipient, the legal
guardian of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions
regarding the recipient. Such consent must be obtained in accordance with the provisions of 45 C.F.R. § 1324.11(e)(2) and may be obtained orally, visually, in writing or through the use of auxiliary
aids and services, as long as such consent is documented by the Ombudsman or the advocate. If the provisions of 45 C.F.R. § 1324.11(e)(2) authorize records to be inspected without the consent of the recipient, the legal
guardian of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions
regarding the recipient, the inspection may be conducted without consent. 2. With the consent of a recipient of living arrangement services, inspect the residence
of the recipient. 3. Interview: (a) Officers, directors and employees of any facility for long-term care, day care
center, facility for long-term rehabilitation or provider of living arrangement services,
including any licensed provider of health care as defined in NRS 629.031 , who renders services to the facility or provider or recipients of services from
the facility or provider. (b) Any recipient and the legal guardian of the recipient, if any, and the family
of the recipient or the person or persons designated as responsible for decisions
regarding his or her care if the recipient consents to the interview. 4. Obtain such assistance and information from any agency of the State or its political
subdivisions as is necessary properly to perform the investigation.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 427A.145
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 427A.145 cover?
Section 427A.145 ("Conduct of investigation") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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