Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.010

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 635.010 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Board" means the State Board of Podiatry.
2. "Podiatry" is the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg.
3. "Podiatry hygienist" means a person engaged in assisting a podiatric physician.
4. "Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach" means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder that consists of:
(a) Screening to assess the severity of substance use and identify the appropriate level of treatment;
(b) Brief intervention to increase awareness of the person's substance use and motivation to change his or her behavior; and
(c) Referral to treatment for persons who need more extensive treatment and specialty care for substance use disorder.

NRS 635.010

[Part 1:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.1]-(NRS A 1969, 905; 1971, 1024; 1977, 190; 1983, 377; 1985, 492; 1993, 2219; 2021, 395)
Amended by 2021, Ch. 94,§41, eff. 5/25/2021.
[Part 1:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.1 ] - (NRS A 1969, 905; 1971, 1024; 1977, 190; 1983, 377; 1985, 492; 1993, 2219)