Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Executive Office, Health
Level of Jurisdiction: NV
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 011 invokes the waiver of licensing provision of NRS 414.110, allowing certain licensing requirements to be waived by professional licensing boards who regulate providers of medical services. As deemed by the Governor’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory, medical services include all categories of skilled personnel to help strengthen the healthcare workforce against the pandemic.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-04-01_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_011/
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Learning from other jurisdictions, Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: “Nevada must be prepared to expand its health care workforce to protect its citizens who require emergency care and services and ensure all critical medical resources are available to identify and treat those impacted by COVID-19 during this emergency”