North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 28 - MENTAL HEALTH, STATE OPERATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Subchapter D - TREATMENT OR HABILITATION RIGHTS
Section .0200 - PROTECTIONS REGARDING CERTAIN PROCEDURES
Section 28D .0204 - INDICATIONS FOR USE OF SECLUSION AND ISOLATION TIME-OUT

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 28D .0204

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

Seclusion and isolation time-out shall be used only:

(1) in those situations specified in G.S. 122C-60;

(2) after less restrictive measures have been attempted and have proven ineffective. Less restrictive measures that shall be considered include:

(a) counseling;

(b) environmental changes;

(c) education techniques; and

(d) interruptive or re-direction techniques; and

(3) after consideration of the client's physical and psychological well-being as specified in Rule .0203(b) of this Section.

Authority G.S. 122C-51; 122C-53; 122C-60; 122C-62; 143B-147;
Eff. October 1, 1984;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1993; April 1, 1990; July 1, 1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.

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