Nevada § 432B.4688 - Administration of psychotropic medication to child allowed only in accordance with consent; exception; quarterly review of records of child
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§ 432B.4688. Administration of psychotropic medication to child allowed only in accordance with consent; exception; quarterly review of records of child
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432B.4689 , an agency which provides child welfare services shall not allow the administration
of a psychotropic medication to a child in the custody of the agency unless: (a) The person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child has
consented to the administration of the medication; and (b) The psychotropic medication is administered in accordance with the consent of
the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child. 2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall, at least quarterly, review
the records for each child in the custody of the agency who is administered a psychotropic
medication to determine whether the medication is being administered in accordance
with NRS 432B.4681 to 432B.469 , inclusive, and the policies adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.197 . The agency may use the results of the quarterly reviews to determine whether the
placement of the child should be continued.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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