Nevada § 449A.186 - Prohibitions; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.186 — Prohibitions; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449A.186. Prohibitions; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person other than the patient or
the representative of the patient who has requested the installation and use of an
electronic communication device pursuant to NRS 449A.182 shall not intentionally: (a) Obstruct, tamper with or destroy the electronic communication device or any recording
made by the electronic communication device; or (b) View or listen to any images or sounds which are displayed, broadcast or recorded
by the electronic communication device. 2. The following persons may view or listen to the images or sounds which are displayed,
broadcast or recorded by an electronic communication device installed and used pursuant
to NRS 449A.182 or temporarily disable or turn off such a device: (a) A representative of a law enforcement agency who is conducting an investigation; (b) A representative of the Aging and Disability Services Division or the Division
of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services who
is conducting an investigation; (c) The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and (d) An attorney who is representing the patient or a roommate of the patient and acting
within the scope of that representation. 3. A patient or the representative of the patient who has requested the installation
and use of an electronic communication device pursuant to NRS 449A.182 may authorize a person other than a person described in subsection 2 to view or listen
to the images or sounds which are displayed, broadcast or recorded by the electronic
communication device. Any such authorization must be made in writing. The patient or representative, as applicable, may provide a copy of the authorization
to the facility and the roommate of the patient or the representative of the roommate,
if any. 4. A person who temporarily disables or turns off an electronic communication device
pursuant to subsection 2 shall ensure that the functions of the electronic communication
device are appropriately enabled or turned back on before exiting the living quarters
of the patient. 5. A facility for skilled nursing shall not deny admission to or discharge a patient
from the facility or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against a patient because
of a decision to request the installation and use of an electronic communication device
in the living quarters of the patient pursuant to NRS 449A.182 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 449A.186
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.186 cover?
Section 449A.186 ("Prohibitions; exceptions") 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 § 449A.186?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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