2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.781 - Use of forms of restraint by certain facilities.

NV Rev Stat § 449.781 (2015) What's This?

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 449.777 to 449.780, 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,

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