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12VAC35-105-830: Seclusion, restraint, and time out
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12. Health
- Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services
- Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Part IV. Services and Supports
- Article 6. Behavior Interventions
A. The use of seclusion, restraint, and time out shall comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and be consistent with the provider's policies and procedures.
B. Devices used for mechanical restraint shall be designed specifically for emergency behavior management of human beings in clinical or therapeutic programs.
C. Application of time out, seclusion, or restraint shall be documented in the individual's record and include the following:
1. Physician's order for seclusion or mechanical restraint or chemical restraint;
2. Date and time;
3. Employees or contractors involved;
4. Circumstances and reasons for use including other emergency behavior management techniques attempted;
5. Duration;
6. Type of technique used; and
7. Outcomes, including documentation of debriefing of the individual and staff involved following the incident.
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