Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 433 - ADMINISTRATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS
PROCEDURES FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO PATIENTS AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Section 433.255 - Conditions for administration to patient if facility has not established procedures
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 433.255
Current through December 12, 2024
If a public or private mental health facility has not established the procedures set forth in NAC 433.260 to 433.285, inclusive, psychotropic medication must not be administered to the patient without consent of the patient unless:
1. The patient has been admitted to the facility involuntarily by court order pursuant to NRS 433A.200 to 433A.330, inclusive; and
2. The practitioner who is primarily responsible for treating the patient obtains from the court that ordered the involuntary admission of the patient an order to involuntarily administer the medication to the patient.
Added to NAC by Div. of Men. Health & Dev. Services by R012-20A, eff. 8/26/2020
NRS 433.324
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