NRS 618.7306
“Patient-specific risk factor” defined.


“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.

Source: Section 618.7306 — “Patient-specific risk factor” defined., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-618.­html#NRS618Sec7306.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 618.7306’s source at nv​.us