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Utah Code § 26B-5-309: Mechanical restraints and medication -- Clinical record.

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  1. Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code
  2. Chapter 26B-5 Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health
  3. Part 26B-5-3 Utah State Hospital and Other Mental Health Facilities

(1) Mechanical restraints may not be applied to a patient unless it is determined by the director or his designee to be required by the needs of the patient. Every use of a mechanical restraint and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record, under the signature of the director or his designee, and shall be reviewed regularly.

(2) In no event shall medication be prescribed for a patient unless it is determined by a physician to be required by the patient's medical needs. Every use of a medication and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record.

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