Nevada § 449A.245 - Chemical restraint: Permissible use; report of use
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.245 — Chemical restraint: Permissible use; report of use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449A.245. Chemical restraint: Permissible use; report of use
1. Chemical restraint may only be used on a person with a disability who is a patient
at a facility if: (a) The patient has been diagnosed as 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 patient 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
patient'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 patient 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 patient, the
use of the procedure must be reported as a denial of rights pursuant to NRS 449A.263 , 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.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.245 cover?
Section 449A.245 ("Chemical restraint: Permissible use; report of use") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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