NRS 449.146: Use of remote interpreter; training to persons who facilitate remote interpreting.

1. A health facility may use a remote interpreter to provide interpreting services necessary to comply with NRS 449.144 if the health facility 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 health facility shall provide training to an employee, a contractor or a volunteer 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 employee, contractor or volunteer operates the technology efficiently and effectively.