Behavioral health specialists who perform mobile crisis intervention services by telephone or audio-video communication.

NRS 41.5075 Behavioral health specialists who perform mobile crisis intervention services by telephone or audio-video communication. 1. A behavioral health specialist performing mobile crisis intervention services by telephone or audio-video communication, whether for compensation or gratuitously, is immune from any civil liability in the performance of mobile crisis intervention services if: (a) The acts or omissions of the person are in good faith; and (b) The acts or omissions of the person do not constitute gross negligence or willful, wanton or intentional misconduct. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Audio-video communication” means communication by which a person is able to see, hear and communicate with another person in real time using electronic means. (b) “Behavioral health specialist” means a psychiatrist who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, a psychologist, a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse who is certified to practice as a behavioral health specialist, or a person who is licensed as a clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or marriage and family therapist. (c) “Mobile crisis intervention services” means services provided under the direction of a peace officer while engaging in an emergency response to assist a person who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis by: (1) Stabilizing, de-escalating or resolving the crisis; (2) Screening or assessing the person for safety; or (3) Creating a safety plan. (d) “Peace officer” means any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2021, 897) LIABILITY OF PERSONS WHO MAKE OR CAUSE TO BE MADE FALSE REPORTS OF CRIMES OR EMERGENCIES