Current through November 8, 2024
Section 439.588 - Prohibited use, retrieval or disclosure of health information using exchange; compliance with certain federal and state laws concerning electronic information1. Except for a disclosure for the purpose of treating a patient or as otherwise required by law, a person shall not use, retrieve or disclose more health information using a health information exchange than is necessary to accomplish the purpose of the use, retrieval or disclosure.2. A person shall not use, retrieve or disclose health information using a health information exchange for a purpose prohibited by law, including, without limitation, discrimination prohibited by federal or state law.3. A person shall not retrieve health information from a health information exchange unless the person has entered into a business associate agreement that is consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191.4. Electronic transmittal of electronic health records, prescriptions and health-related information, electronic signatures, electronic equivalents of written entries and written approvals must comply with the provisions of chapters 719 and 720 of NRS and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001 et seq.Nev. Admin. Code § 439.588
Added to NAC by Dep't of Health & Human Services by R056-16, eff. 9-21-2017