legal counsel , will determine if the matter should be reported to appropriate governmental agencies .
RULE 3-12 A .
B .
RULE 3-13
Autopsies
When Performed . An autopsy may be performed only if required by the Washoe County Coroner or other authorized government official , or upon the written request of an authorized individual as provided by law . Additional requests for an autopsy may be submitted to and approved by the CMO / VPMA .
Performance of Autopsy . All autopsies shall be performed by pathologists who are qualified Members of the Medical Staff . The post-mortem report should be made part of the medical record within a reasonable time . Autopsy reports should be completed within 60 working days for uncomplicated cases .
Suicidal Patients
For the protection of patients , the Medical , Nursing and Hospital Staffs , and the Hospital , the following standards shall be met for a patient determined to be potentially suicidal :
A .
B .
C .
RULE 3-14
The attending physician Member or other practitioner shall obtain a psychiatric consultation as soon as possible after a patient has made a suicide attempt or if the Member or practitioner reasonably believes that the patient reasonably may attempt suicide .
Prior to the consultation , the practitioner in charge of providing the patient ’ s care should evaluate the type of immediate medical care required by the patient and write the appropriate orders to obtain the care necessary to stabilize the patient medically .
If a patient ’ s medical history or symptoms suggest a problem with alcohol and / or other drugs , the attending physician Member is encouraged to seek appropriate information and / or consultation for the patient .
Use of Restraints and Seclusion to Protect Patients and Others
A patient may be restrained or secluded for either behavioral or medical-surgical purposes only if necessary to improve the patient ’ s wellbeing and / or to protect the safety of staff or other patients . Members of the Medical Staff shall follow applicable law and the Hospital ’ s clinical interdisciplinary policy regarding use of restraints .
RULE 3-15 Member Objection to Withholding / Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
If a Member of the Medical Staff is unwilling or unable to honor a Hospital patient ’ s advance directive to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment , as provided in Nevada Revised Statute
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