New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-C - Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
Chapter He-C 900 - CHILD RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION PRACTICES
Part He-C 901 - LIMITATIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION PRACTICES
Section He-C 901.09 - Complaints Procedure

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-C 901.09

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Any individual may file a complaint with the office of the ombudsman pursuant to RSA 126-A:4, III alleging a facility is in violation of RSA 126-U and He-C 901.

(b) If a complaint is filed by an individual, on behalf of a facility or a foster family home, the written complaint shall adhere to the notice requirements in He-C 901.05 or He-C 901.06.

(c) For all other complainants, the oral or written complaint shall contain the following information:

(1) The date or approximate date of the alleged incident;

(2) The location of the alleged incident;

(3) The name of the child or children subject to the alleged restraint or seclusion, if known;

(4) The name of the facility employee or foster family home individual alleged to have restrained or secluded the child or children, if known;

(5) A description of the alleged restraint or seclusion;

(6) The date of complaint; and

(7) The name of complainant if the complainant is willing to disclose his or her name.

(d) If a complainant requests to keep his or her identity confidential throughout the complaint process, the complainant's identity shall not be disclosed except as necessary to resolve the complaint, or as required by law.

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