NRS439.845. Analysis and reporting of trends regarding sentinel events; treatment of certain information regarding corrective action by medical facility.  


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  •       1.  The Division shall analyze and report trends regarding sentinel events.

          2.  When the Division receives notice from a medical facility that the medical facility has taken corrective action to remedy the causes or contributing factors, or both, of a sentinel event, the Division shall:

          (a) Make a record of the information;

          (b) Ensure that the information is released in a manner so as not to reveal the identity of a specific patient, provider of health care or member of the staff of the facility; and

          (c) At least quarterly, report its findings regarding the analysis of trends of sentinel events on the Internet website maintained pursuant to NRS 439A.270.

      (Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 14; A 2009, 3069; 2011, 1800)