Use of chemical restraint on consumer; requirements; report as denial of rights.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 433.5503
in effect1. 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 consumers 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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-433.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026