Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 164.000 - Licensure of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Part ONE - LICENSING AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Substance Abuse Treatment Program Requirements: All Licensees
Section 164.078 - Behavior Management
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The Licensed or Approved Provider shall establish and maintain written policies and procedures for managing disruptive behavior including, but not limited to, aggression, harm or threats of harm to self or others, destruction of property and refusal to comply with program policies. The policies and procedures shall be posted and shall:
(A) Describe the safeguards for the emotional, physical and psychological well-being of the population served;
(B) Describe the measures used to promote appropriate behavior;
(C) Define and explain the behavior management procedures used in the facility including, where applicable:
(D) Prohibit use of physical restraints in any form, except in the case of an individual committed to treatment under M.G.L. c. 123, § 35;
(E) Include criteria for the transfer or discharge of any patient or resident whose aggressive behavior presents a danger or threat of danger to the resident or to other patients, residents or staff;
(F) Describe the Licensed or Approved Provider's grievance process; and
(G) Describe the process for filing complaints with the Department.
