Outpatient Facility

State Laws and Regulations

• Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS)
  • NRS 449.442 – Permit for Services of General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation and Deep Sedation
• Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)
  • Outpatient Facilities (permitted for sedation/anesthesia) Regulations

Permitting and Applications

To apply for a permit to operate an outpatient facility (permitted for sedation/anesthesia), you must complete the following:

• Apply for a New License
• Checklist for outpatient facilities (PDF link)

Accrediting Organizations approved by the Nevada State Board of Health

• The Joint Commission
• The Institute for Medical Quality
• The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
• The American Association for Accreditation for Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

• Centers for Disease Control
  • Healthcare Associated Infections in Outpatient Settings
  • Guide to Infection Prevention For Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care
  • My Pocket Guide - Basic Infection Control and Prevention Plan For Outpatient Oncology Settings
• General infection prevention and control guidance