Nevada § 449.445 - National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients; inspection by Division; cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449.445 — National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients; inspection by Division; cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449.445. National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients; inspection by Division; cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation
1. To operate in this State, a surgical center for ambulatory patients must maintain
current accreditation by a nationally recognized organization approved by the Board. Upon initial licensure, a surgical center for ambulatory patients shall, within
6 months after obtaining its license, submit proof to the Division of the accreditation
of the surgical center by such an organization. 2. Before issuing a license to a surgical center for ambulatory patients, the Division
shall conduct an on-site inspection of the surgical center pursuant to NRS 449.446 . 3. If a surgical center for ambulatory patients fails to maintain current accreditation
or if the accreditation is revoked or is otherwise no longer valid, the surgical center
shall immediately cease to operate.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449.445 cover?
Section 449.445 ("National accreditation required of surgical center for ambulatory patients; inspection by Division; cessation of operation for failure to maintain accreditation") 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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