§ 449A.200 Definitions
§ 449A.203 ‘Aversive intervention’ defined
§ 449A.206 ‘Chemical restraint’ defined
§ 449A.209 ‘Corporal punishment’ defined
§ 449A.212 ‘Electric shock’ defined
§ 449A.215 ‘Emergency’ defined
§ 449A.218 ‘Facility’ defined
§ 449A.221 ‘Mechanical restraint’ defined
§ 449A.224 ‘Person with a disability’ defined
§ 449A.227 ‘Physical restraint’ defined
§ 449A.230 ‘Verbal and mental abuse’ defined
§ 449A.233 Aversive intervention: Prohibition on use
§ 449A.236 Forms of restraint: Restrictions on use
§ 449A.239 Physical restraint: Permissible use; report of use in emergency
§ 449A.242 Mechanical restraint: Permissible use; report of use in emergency
§ 449A.245 Chemical restraint: Permissible use; report of use
§ 449A.248 Authorized use of certain forms of restraint by certain facilities
§ 449A.251 Education and training of members of staff of facility
§ 449A.254 Violations: Criminal penalties; ineligibility for employment; disciplinary action
§ 449A.257 Violations: Report required; development and review of and compliance with corrective plan
§ 449A.260 Prohibition on retaliation against person for reporting or providing information regarding violation
§ 449A.263 Entry of denial of rights in patient’s record; notice and report of denial; action by Division

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 449A > Use of Aversive Intervention or Forms of Restraint On Patients With Disabilities

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • substantial bodily harm: means :

    1. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.060