442.118 - Advisory Committee Concerning Sickle Cell Anemia: Establishment; duties. - Nevada Statutes

442.118  Advisory Committee Concerning Sickle Cell Anemia: Establishment; duties.  The State Board of Health shall establish an Advisory Committee Concerning Sickle Cell Anemia. The Advisory Committee shall, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, the University of Nevada School of Medicine, and any public or private agencies that perform work related to sickle cell anemia:

      1.  Gather information concerning the need for screening and awareness programs concerning sickle cell anemia, appropriate settings for such programs, and the manner of establishing and conducting such programs.

      2.  Make recommendations to the State Board of Education, the State Board of Health, and any other appropriate authorities concerning the establishment of targeted screening and awareness programs concerning sickle cell anemia.

      3.  Make recommendations to the State Board of Education, the State Board of Health, and any other appropriate state agency concerning the adoption of regulations necessary to implement the programs.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 1893)