Use of physical, mechanical or chemical restraint on consumer by facility authorized in certain circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 433.5486
in effectNotwithstanding 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:
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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-433.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026