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 3800.208 - Pressure points
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code § 3800.208
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024
(a) Pressure point techniques, defined as the application of pain for the purpose of achieving compliance, are prohibited, except as provided in subsection (b).
(b) The use of a pressure point technique that applies pressure at the child's jaw point for the purpose of bite release, is permitted.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.171 (relating to safe transportation).
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