Nevada law aims to reduce disease outbreaks, letter from Nevada State Immunization Program outlines details Child care and accommodation facilities are prone to disease outbreaks. Children in child care and accommodation settings can easily spread illnesses due to poor hand washing, not covering their coughs and sneezes, and other factors related to interacting in crowded environments. When children are not vaccinated, they are at an increased risk of disease susceptibility and can also spread diseases to others in their classrooms and community. Nevada law has instituted immunization requirements for enrollment in child care and accommodation facilities. A child is considered up to date with the required immunizations when they have received all age appropriate vaccines upon facility enrollment. Child care and accommodation facilities have a critical role in ensuring children are up to date with the required immunizations upon enrollment. A detailed letter posted below (PDF) reminds child care and accommodation facility leaders about the immunization requirements for a child’s enrollment and their role and authority in enforcing and promoting compliance.
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Technical bulletin addresses requirements of facilities before claiming to offer assisted living services The Division of Public and Behavioral Health has identified some residential facilities for groups (RFG) that have self-identified as an “assisted living facility” in policies, employee handbooks and promotions without receiving an endorsement on their state license. In response, a technical bulletin has been developed to explain existing law and regulation that requires facilities to apply for and receive the assisted living endorsement before stating such services are provided in the facility. To read the technical bulletin, click on the file below. To learn more about residential facilities for groups licensing, visit dpbh.nv.gov/assistedliving. To find a licensed RFG, visit findahealthfacility.nv.gov.
Nationwide rise in measles cases prompts reminder about the importance of immunization The United States is currently experiencing a significant increase in the number of measles cases. Nationwide, as of May 31, 2019, there have been 981 cases diagnosed in 26 states, including a case that was diagnosed and infectious while visiting Nevada. This is the largest number of cases in the United States in the last 25 years. The numbers this year are expected to continue to rise given multiple outbreaks throughout the country, including outbreaks in nearby states such as California. Below are links to provide you with the latest information on the outbreaks and resources on measles specifically geared for childcare providers.
The current situation emphasizes the importance of using Nevada’s immunization registry, NV WebIZ, to ensure that all children in childcare, as well as childcare employees, are adequately immunized and up-to-date on all recommended immunizations. In addition, NAC 441A.245 requires that childcare facilities must report confirmed or suspected cases of communicable diseases to local health authorities. If you suspect a child or an employee in your facility has symptoms associated with measles, this must be reported to the local health authority, or to the Division of Public and Behavior Health at (775) 400-0333 which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Useful Links and Resources for Childcare Providers Centers For Disease Control Educational Resources for Parents and Childcare Providers Number of Measles Cases and Outbreaks reported to the CDC (Updated every Monday) Immunize Nevada “What you need to know about Measles” Information on Nevada WebIZ Regulations Regarding Reporting of Communicable Diseases by Child Care Facilities (NAC 441A.245) |
AuthorThe Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) licenses medical and other health facilities, child care facilities and personnel, and medical laboratories and personnel in Nevada. HCQC also conducts compliance surveys and takes complaints. Archives
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