Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part V - Children, Youth and Families Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 3800 - CHILD RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TREATMENT FACILITIES
RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES
Section 3800.202 - Appropriate use of restrictive procedures
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code § 3800.202
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024
(a) A restrictive procedure may not be used in a punitive manner, for the convenience of staff persons or as a program substitution.
(b) With the exception of exclusion as specified in § 3800.212 (relating to exclusion), a restrictive procedure may be used only to prevent a child from injuring himself or others.
(c) For each incident in which use of a restrictive procedure is considered:
(1) Every attempt shall be made to anticipate
and de-escalate the behavior using methods of intervention less intrusive than
restrictive procedures.
(2) A
restrictive procedure may not be used unless less intrusive techniques and
resources appropriate to the behavior have been tried but have
failed.
(3) A restrictive procedure
shall be discontinued when the child demonstrates he has regained
self-control.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.171 (relating to safe transportation).
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