Nevada § 449A.248 Authorized use of certain forms of restraint by certain facilities

Nevada Statutes

§ 449A.248 — Authorized use of certain forms of restraint by certain facilities

Nevada § 449A.248

Title 40PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 449ACare

USE OF AVERSIVE INTERVENTION OR FORMS OF RESTRAINT ON PATIENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Bluebook

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.248 (2026).

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Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 449A.236 to 449A.245, 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 patient 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, Ê only to the extent that the accreditation or certification allows the use of such restraint.

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Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 449A.236 to 449A.245, 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 patient 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,
Ê only to the extent that the accreditation or certification allows the use of such restraint.