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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A behavioral health specialist performing mobile crisis intervention services by telephone or audio-video communication, whether for compensation or gratuitously, is immune from any civil liability in the performance of mobile crisis intervention services if:
(a) The acts or omissions of the person are in good faith; and
(b) The acts or omissions of the person do not constitute gross negligence or willful, wanton or intentional misconduct.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Audio-video communication” means communication by which a person is able to see, hear and communicate with another person in real time using electronic means.
(b) “Behavioral health specialist” means a psychiatrist who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, a psychologist, a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse who is certified to practice as a behavioral health specialist, or a person who is licensed as a clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.
(c) “Mobile crisis intervention services” means services provided under the direction of a peace officer while engaging in an emergency response to assist a person who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis by:
(1) Stabilizing, de-escalating or resolving the crisis;
(2) Screening or assessing the person for safety; or
(3) Creating a safety plan.
(d) “Peace officer” means any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 3. Remedies; Special Actions and Proceedings § 41.5075. Behavioral health specialists who perform mobile crisis intervention services by telephone or audio-video communication - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-3-remedies-special-actions-and-proceedings/nv-rev-st-41-5075/
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