Nev. Admin. Code § 449.Sec. 16

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 449.Sec. 16 - NEW
1. A course or program subject to the requirements of subsection 4 of section 15 of this regulation must include, without limitation, the following course materials:
(a) An overview of cultural competency;
(b) An overview of implicit bias and indirect discrimination;
(c) The common assumptions and myths concerning stereotypes and examples of such assumptions and myths;
(d) An overview of social determinants of health;
(e) An overview of best practices when interacting with persons who fall within one or more of the categories in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 449.103;
(f) An overview of gender, race and ethnicity;
(g) An overview of religion;
(h) An overview of sexual orientation and gender identities or expressions;
(i) An overview of mental and physical disabilities;
(j) Examples of barriers to providing care;
(k) Examples of language and behaviors that are discriminatory; and
(l) Examples of a welcoming and safe environment.
2. The course materials included in a course or program, including, without limitation, the course materials required by subsection 1, must include, without limitation:
(a) Evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources;
(b) Source materials that are used in universities or colleges that are accredited in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(c) Source materials that are from nationally recognized organizations, as determined by the Director of the Department;
(d) Source materials that are published or used by federal, state or local government agencies; or
(e) Other source materials that are deemed appropriate by the Department.
3. The Department must:
(a) Publish a copy of the requirements set forth in subsections 1 and 2 on its Internet website; and
(b) Provide a copy of the requirements set forth in subsections 1 and 2 to a facility upon request by the facility.

Nev. Admin. Code § 449.Sec. 16

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R016-20A, eff. 11/2/2020
NRS 449.0302, 449.103