Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part IV - Adult Services Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Chapter 2390 - VOCATIONAL FACILITIES
RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES
Section 2390.173 - Appropriate use of restrictive procedures

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 2390.173

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) A restrictive procedure may not be used as retribution, for the convenience of staff persons, as a substitute for a program or in a way that interferes with the client's developmental program.

(b) For each use of a restrictive procedure:

(1) Every attempt shall be made to anticipate and de-escalate the behavior using techniques less intrusive than a restrictive procedure.

(2) A restrictive procedure may not be used unless less restrictive techniques and resources appropriate to the behavior have been tried but have failed.

The provisions of this §2390.173 issued under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).

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