Nebraska § 28-358.01 - Isolation, defined.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-358.01 — Isolation, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-358.01. Isolation, defined.
(1) Isolation means intentional acts (a) committed for the purpose of preventing, and which do prevent, a vulnerable adult or senior adult from having contact with family, friends, or concerned persons; (b) committed to prevent a vulnerable adult or senior adult from receiving his or her mail or telephone calls; (c) of physical or chemical restraint of a vulnerable adult or senior adult committed for purposes of preventing contact with visitors, family, friends, or other concerned persons; or (d) which restrict, place, or confine a vulnerable adult or senior adult in a restricted area for purposes of social deprivation or preventing contact with family, friends, visitors, or other concerned persons.
(2) Isolation does not include (a) medical isolation prescribed by a licensed physician caring for the vulnerable adult or senior adult; (b) action taken in compliance with a protection order issued under the Protection Orders Act, a valid foreign protection order recognized pursuant to section 26-123 or 26-124, or an order excluding a person from certain premises issued pursuant to section 42-357; (c) action authorized by an administrator of a nursing home pursuant to section 71-6021; or (d) action taken in compliance with a no-contact period required under section 26-202.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-358.01
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-358.01 cover?
Section 28-358.01 ("Isolation, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 28-358.01?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-358.01" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 28-358.01 apply to my situation?
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