NRS 49.117 “Review committee” defined.

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NRS 49.117 “Review committee” defined. As used in NRS 49.117 to 49.123 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “review committee” means:

1. An organized committee of:

(a)A hospital;

(b)An ambulatory surgical center;

(c)A health maintenance organization;

(d)An organization that provides emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS;

(e)A medical facility as defined in NRS 449.0151 ; or

(f)An institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education or any of its affiliated organizations that provides a clinical program or practice related to the medical treatment or care of patients,

Ê which has the responsibility of evaluating and improving the quality of care rendered by the parent organization;

2. A peer review committee of a medical or dental society; or

3. A medical review committee of a county or district board of health that certifies, licenses or regulates providers of emergency medical services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS, but only when functioning as a peer review committee.