New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 47 - STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE LICENSED FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Subchapter 3 - ADMINISTRATION
Section 10:47-3.12 - Behavior management
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:47-3.12
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The facility shall establish rules of conduct which promote individual growth by incorporating procedures for reinforcement of positive behaviors and consequences for negative behaviors.
1. No
medication shall be used for the convenience of staff, as a substitute for
programs, as punishment, or in quantities that interfere with an Individual's
Habilitation Plan (IHP).
2.
Corporal punishment, physical and verbal abuse, neglect and exploitation shall
be prohibited.
3. Seclusion and
isolation (that is, the placement of an individual alone in a locked room)
shall be prohibited.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Jersey may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
