Nevada Code § 629.680

Interpreters: Remote interpreters; use of certain communication technology
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1. A provider of health care may use a
remote interpreter to provide interpreting services necessary to comply with NRS 629.660 if the provider of health care
utilizes audio-visual communication technology or audio communication
technology that includes, without limitation, synchronous interaction with
audio and, if applicable, video over a high-speed, wide-bandwidth connection or
wireless connection that, to the extent possible:
(a) Does not produce a lag or irregular pauses in
communication or, if applicable, images;
(b) Provides transmission of voice that is clear
and audible; and
(c) If applicable, produces a high-quality video
image that is not blurry or grainy and is large enough to display the face of
the interpreter and person with limited English proficiency, regardless of body
position.
2. A provider of health care shall provide
training to a person he or she supervises who is involved in using audio-visual
communication technology or audio communication technology to facilitate the
use of a remote interpreter. Such training must be adequate to ensure that the
person operates the technology efficiently and effectively.

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