Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter M - DISCIPLINE AND PUNISHMENT
Section 748.2309 - To what extent may I restrict a child's activities as a behavior management tool?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Within limits, a caregiver may restrict a child's activities as a behavior management tool.
(b) Restrictions of activities that will be imposed on a child for more than fourteen days, must have prior approval by the treatment director, service planning team, or professional level service provider.
(c) Restrictions to a particular room or building that will be imposed on a child for more than 24 hours must have prior approval by the treatment director, service planning team, or professional level service provider.
(d) You must inform the child and parent about any restrictions that you place on the child.
(e) Documentation of all approvals, justification for the restriction, and informing the child and parents must be in the child's record.
