1. In addition to having the powers conferred under chapter 277 of NRS, a county or district hospital may contract with a private hospital or other organization for emergency medical services, including the transportation of patients, or any other services performed in connection with or related to the operation of a hospital. The services may be performed by the parties to the contract or the parties may establish a separate organization for that purpose. 2. A county or district hospital may enter into a contract to provide or form a separate organization to provide or enter into a contract to provide: (a) Crisis stabilization services or any other mental or behavioral health services performed in connection with a facility that has received or is seeking an endorsement as a crisis stabilization center pursuant to NRS 449.0915 . (b) Other services for persons, whether or not admitted to the hospital, if those services are performed in connection with or related to the operation of the hospital. (c) Other services necessary for the health and welfare of the general public. 3. As used in this section, crisis stabilization services has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0915 .
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