The Division shall:
1. Enforce the provisions of NRS 442.030 to 442.110, inclusive.
2. Publish such advice and information concerning the dangers of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn as is necessary for prompt and effective treatment.
3. Furnish copies of NRS 442.030 to 442.110, inclusive, to all physicians and midwives who may be engaged in the practice of obstetrics, or assisting at childbirth.
4. Keep the proper record of any and all cases of inflammation of the eyes of the newborn which shall be filed in the office of the Division in pursuance of the law, and which may come to its attention in any way, and constitute such records as part of the biennial report to the Director.
5. Report any and all violations of NRS 442.030 to 442.110, inclusive, that may come to its attention to the district attorney of the county wherein the misdemeanor may have been committed, and shall assist the district attorney in any way possible, such as securing necessary evidence.
6. Furnish birth certificates, which shall include the question, "Did you comply with NRS 442.050? If so, state what solution used."
7. Within the limit of funds available, provide medical services, appliances, drugs and information for birth control.
[6:230:1921; NCL § 5295]—(NRS A 1963, 947; 1965, 529)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 442 - Maternal and Child Health; Abortion
NRS 442.005 - Administration of chapter.
NRS 442.007 - Standards for perinatal care: Regulations of State Board of Health.
NRS 442.009 - Examination of infants: Priority in contracting with laboratory.
NRS 442.016 - Limitations on charge to third party.
NRS 442.020 - Civil penalty; action for enforcement.
NRS 442.030 - "Inflammation of the eyes of the newborn" defined.
NRS 442.050 - Physician or midwife to instill germicide in eyes of newborn baby.
NRS 442.060 - Report of birth to include statement concerning instillation of germicide.
NRS 442.070 - Duties of local health officer.
NRS 442.080 - Duties of Division.
NRS 442.085 - Regulations of State Board of Health.
NRS 442.100 - Interference with treatment by prayer or mental or spiritual means.
NRS 442.110 - Penalty. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Penalty. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
NRS 442.1196 - Form and contents of application; eligibility.
NRS 442.1198 - Duties of provider of prenatal care who receives subsidy.
NRS 442.120 - Designation of Department.
NRS 442.140 - State plan concerning services for maternal and child health; regulations.
NRS 442.150 - Provisions to be included in state plan.
NRS 442.153 - Testing for amblyopia to be included in state plan.
NRS 442.160 - Duties of Administrator of Division.
NRS 442.170 - Account for Maternal and Child Health Services.
NRS 442.180 - Program of services: Administration; purposes.
NRS 442.190 - State plan for services; regulations.
NRS 442.200 - Provisions to be included in state plan.
NRS 442.210 - Duties of Administrator of Division.
NRS 442.215 - Recovery of costs of corrective treatment from parents by Administrator of Division.
NRS 442.217 - Authorization required before purchased services provided; exception.
NRS 442.220 - Account for Children’s Special Health Care Services.
NRS 442.240 - "Abortion" defined.
NRS 442.252 - Physician to obtain informed consent before performing abortion.
NRS 442.253 - Requirements for informed consent.
NRS 442.257 - Criminal penalty.
NRS 442.260 - Division to adopt regulations governing performance and reporting of abortions.
NRS 442.265 - Hospital to submit monthly report to State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
NRS 442.305 - "Adverse birth outcome" defined.
NRS 442.310 - "Birth defect" defined.
NRS 442.315 - "System" defined.
NRS 442.385 - Development and implementation of program of public education by Division.
NRS 442.415 - Division: Adoption of regulations.
NRS 442.420 - Division: Development and maintenance of system for monitoring syndrome.
NRS 442.510 - "Hearing screening" defined.
NRS 442.520 - "Hospital" defined.
NRS 442.530 - "Provider of hearing screenings" defined.
NRS 442.620 - Rapid test for the human immunodeficiency virus" and "rapid test" defined.
NRS 442.640 - Requirement for testing of pregnant woman for human immunodeficiency virus.
NRS 442.700 - Department to encourage performance of tests; reports of results.
NRS 442.715 - "Account" defined.
NRS 442.720 - "Director" defined.
NRS 442.730 - Gifts, grants and donations.
NRS 442.754 - "Committee" defined.
NRS 442.757 - "Maternal mortality" defined.