Code of Massachusetts Regulations
109 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Title 109 CMR 6.00 - RESTRAINTS AND USE OF FORCE WITH YOUTH DETAINED BY OR COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
Section 6.03 - Documentation and Reporting

Universal Citation: 109 MA Code of Regs 109.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

All restraints shall be documented and reported in accordance with the policies described in 109 CMR 6.01(3).

(1) The Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Clinical Director and Shift Administrator, or their equivalents shall review each restraint conducted in their program in accordance with the requirements established by the relevant policy. Restraint data shall be collected and reviewed by the Department at least annually.

(2) Any employee who witnesses a violation of 109 CMR 6.00 or the Department of Youth Services' policy on restraints and use of force shall report such violation using the applicable reporting process for serious incidents.

(3) Violations of 109 CMR 6.03 or the Department of Youth Services' policy regarding restraints and use of force, or a failure to report violations of this policy may result in disciplinary or corrective action.

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