Nevada Revised Statutes Title 39. Mental Health § 433.5503. Use of chemical restraint on consumer; requirements; report as denial of rights

(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 consumer's 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.