Nevada Revised Statutes 695G.190 – Quality improvement committee: Administration; duties
1. As part of a quality assurance program established pursuant to NRS 695G.180, each managed care organization shall create a quality improvement committee directed by a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Nevada pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 695G.190
- physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
2. Each managed care organization shall:
(a) Establish written guidelines setting forth the procedure for selecting the members of the committee;
(b) Select members pursuant to such guidelines; and
(c) Provide staff to assist the committee.
3. The committee shall:
(a) Select and review appropriate medical records of insureds and other data related to the quality of health care provided to insureds by providers of health care;
(b) Review the clinical processes used by providers of health care in providing services;
(c) Identify any problems related to the quality of health care provided to insureds; and
(d) Advise providers of health care regarding issues related to quality of care.