NRS 449A.248: Authorized use of certain forms of restraint by certain facilities.

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 449A.236 to 449A.245, 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 patient if the facility is:

1. Accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation association or agency; or

2. Certified for participation in the Medicaid or Medicare program,

Ê only to the extent that the accreditation or certification allows the use of such restraint.