To initiate the procedures set forth in sections 9 to 14,
inclusive, of LCB File No. R012-20, for the involuntary administration of
psychotropic medication to a patient at a public or private mental health
facility that has established such procedures, the practitioner who is
primarily responsible for treating the patient must submit to the director of
the facility a request to involuntarily administer psychotropic medication to
the patient. Such a request may be made by the practitioner if:
1. The patient is currently admitted to the
public or private mental health facility under an involuntary court-ordered
admission pursuant to
NRS
433A.200, as amended by section 36 of Senate
Bill No. 70, Chapter 481, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 3086;
2. The practitioner:
(a) Determines that the patient presents a
substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others, as
determined pursuant to
NRS
433A.0195, or is at serious risk of incurring
serious injury or illness resulting from complete neglect of his or her basic
need for food, clothing, shelter or personal safety without the administration
of the medication; and
(b) Explains
to the patient the nature of the condition for which the psychotropic
medication is necessary, the basis for the diagnosis of the condition, the
benefits and risks of using the medication including, without limitation,
possible side effects from use, any alternative treatment and the potential
outcome if the condition remains untreated;
3. The patient refuses to provide informed
written consent to the administration of the psychotropic medication after
receiving the explanation described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2;
and
4. The practitioner documents
in the medical record of the patient that the provisions of subsections 1, 2
and 3 were satisfied.