Nevada § 439.990 - Staff and volunteers to complete training; requirements for training
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 439.990 — Staff and volunteers to complete training; requirements for training, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 439.990. Staff and volunteers to complete training; requirements for training
All staff and volunteers of a sterile hypodermic device program shall complete training
which includes, without limitation, the following information: 1. The policies and procedures of the program and relevant regulations, including,
without limitation, emergency and safety policies and procedures; 2. Legal and law enforcement issues and policies regarding hypodermic devices; 3. Overdose prevention, recognition and response; 4. The risk of blood-borne diseases that may result from the use of hypodermic devices; 5. Methods for preventing the transmission or contraction of blood-borne diseases; 6. The dangers of injecting drugs and the manner in which to access treatment; 7. Information concerning the human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis virus and
the prevention of the spread of these viruses; 8. The safe disposal of hypodermic devices, including, without limitation, procedures
concerning accidental needle sticks; and 9. Cultural competency, including, without limitation, sensitivity to the needs of
children, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, racial and ethnic minorities,
women, sex workers and any other participant population.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 439.990
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 439.990 cover?
Section 439.990 ("Staff and volunteers to complete training; requirements for training") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 439.990?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 439.990" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 439.990 apply to my situation?
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