Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
HOSPITALS
General Provisions
Section 449.300 - "Restraint" defined
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 449.300
Current through September 16, 2024
"Restraint" means the control of the activity of a patient to protect the patient or others from injury by the seclusion of the patient or the use of mechanical devices. The term does not include the control of the activity of a patient by the use of mechanical supports that are used in rehabilitative situations to achieve proper body alignment.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R050-99, eff. 9-27-99
NRS 449.0302
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