Nev. Rev. Stat. § 433.5486

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 433.5486 - Use of physical, mechanical or chemical restraint on consumer by facility authorized in certain circumstances

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 433.549 to 433.5503, inclusive, to the contrary, a facility may use or authorize the use of physical restraint, mechanical restraint or chemical restraint on a person with a disability who is a consumer if the facility is:

1. Accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation association or agency; or

2. Certified for participation in the Medicaid or Medicare Program,

only to the extent that the accreditation or certification allows the use of such restraint.

NRS 433.5486

Added to NRS by 1999, 3230; A 2011, 420

Added to NRS by 1999, 3230; A 2011, 420, effective 1/1/2012