NV SB187

Child welfare agencies must provide or deny consent for non-emergency medical care recommended by a healthcare provider within 14 days after the caseworker receives written notice of the recommendation or referral.

When consent from another person or entity (such as a court-appointed person responsible for psychiatric care) is required for a child's medical or mental health treatment, the agency must make reasonable efforts to obtain that consent within 14 days.

If a court order is required before a child in custody may receive non-emergency medical care, the agency must make reasonable efforts to initiate the court order within 14 days of receiving written notice.

Agencies must notify the child's placement (foster parent or facility) as soon as practicable after consent or a court order is obtained or denied.

The bill preserves the right of any party with proper standing to independently seek a court order for medical treatment of a child in child welfare custody.