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NV SCR5
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Legislative Operations and Elections
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AI Summary
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Recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis, citing an estimated 35,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and a rise in MRSA rates in Washoe County from 32% (2022) to 36.2% (2023)
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Encourages the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to integrate an antimicrobial stewardship program into Medicaid, including evidence-based prescribing guidelines
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Supports public educational campaigns on antimicrobial resistance, appropriate antibiotic use, and the role of diagnostic testing
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Encourages the DHHS Director to facilitate collaboration between public and private entities to combat antimicrobial resistance
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Effective upon adoption; copies to be transmitted to the Governor, DHHS Director, and Administrator of the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
Legislative Description
Recognizes antimicrobial resistance as a public health crisis and encourages certain actions be taken in response. (BDR R-1234)
Last Action
File No. 30. (Effective May 30, 2025)
6/2/2025