Code of Massachusetts Regulations
109 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Title 109 CMR 5.00 - INVOLUNTARY ROOM CONFINEMENT OF YOUTH DETAINED BY OR COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Section 5.03 - Authorization, Documentation and Reporting of Involuntary Room Confinement

Universal Citation: 109 MA Code of Regs 109.5

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Each use of involuntary room confinement shall be authorized, documented and reported in accordance with the policy referenced in 109 CMR 5.01(6).

(1) The Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Clinical Director and Shift Administrator or their equivalents shall review each use of involuntary room confinement and complete a program level Room Confinement Report.

(2) Any failure to comply with 109 CMR 5.00 or the Department of Youth Services' policy regarding involuntary room confinement shall be reported using the applicable reporting policy for serious incidents.

(3) Failure to comply with 109 CMR 5.00 or the Department's policy regarding involuntary room confinement may result in disciplinary or corrective action.

(4) Data regarding involuntary room confinement shall be collected and reviewed by the Department on an annual basis.

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