427A.850 - Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment; services. - Nevada Statutes

427A.850  Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment; services.

      1.  The Division shall establish a Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries.

      2.  The Program may, subject to legislative appropriation, provide:

      (a) The following services to persons with traumatic brain injuries:

             (1) Treatment during the day on an outpatient basis;

             (2) Care provided in a facility operated and maintained to furnish food, shelter, assistance and limited supervision;

             (3) Care provided in the home;

             (4) Instruction in the skills required for independent living;

             (5) Placement for jobs; and

             (6) Counseling and treatment for the abuse of drugs or alcohol.

      (b) Support services for families of persons with traumatic brain injuries.

      (c) For the dissemination of information for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)

      NRS 427A.860  Regulations.  The Division shall adopt regulations concerning the care of persons with traumatic brain injuries. The Division shall, in adopting the regulations, consider the criteria established by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or its successor for the care of such persons.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2394)