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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 53. Labor and Industrial Relations § 618.7306. “Patient-specific risk factor” defined

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

“Patient-specific risk factor” means a factor specific to a patient that may increase the likelihood or severity of an incident of workplace violence. The term includes one or more of the following:

1. The mental health of a patient;

2. The status of a patient's treatment and medication;

3. A history of violent acts by the patient;

4. The use of drugs or alcohol by the patient; or

5. Any other condition that may cause a patient to experience confusion or disorientation, fail to respond to instruction or behave unpredictably.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 53. Labor and Industrial Relations § 618.7306. “Patient-specific risk factor” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-53-labor-and-industrial-relations/nv-rev-st-618-7306/

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