Nevada Revised Statutes 433.5486 – Use of physical, mechanical or chemical restraint on consumer by facility authorized in certain circumstances
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Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 433.549 to 433.5503, 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 consumer if the facility is:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 433.5486
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
1. Accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation association or agency; or
2. Certified for participation in the Medicaid or Medicare Program, only to the extent that the accreditation or certification allows the use of such restraint.