Nevada § 433.5503 - Use of chemical restraint on consumer; requirements; report as denial of rights

§ 433.5503. Use of chemical restraint on consumer; requirements; report as denial of rights

1. Chemical restraint may only be used on a person with a disability who is a consumer

if: (a) The consumer has been deemed to be a person in a mental health crisis, as defined

in NRS 433A.0175 , and is receiving mental health services from a facility; (b) The chemical restraint is administered to the consumer while he or she is under

the care of the facility; (c) An emergency exists that necessitates the use of chemical restraint; (d) A medical order authorizing the use of chemical restraint is obtained from the

consumer's attending physician, psychiatrist or advanced practice registered nurse; (e) The physician, psychiatrist or advanced practice registered nurse who signed the

order required pursuant to paragraph (d) examines the consumer not later than 1 working

day immediately after the administration of the chemical restraint; and (f) The chemical restraint is administered by a person licensed to administer medication. 2. If chemical restraint is used on a person with a disability who is a consumer,

the use of the procedure must be reported as a denial of rights pursuant to NRS 433.534 or 435.610 , as applicable, regardless of whether the use of the procedure is authorized by statute. The report must be made not later than 1 working day after the procedure is used.