Section 1122.5 - Pregnant Minors(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing pregnant minors.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 1122.5
1. New section filed 1-26-2017; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 4).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(4) filed 11-17-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 46). Note: Authority cited: Section 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 3407 and 6030, Penal Code.
1. New section filed 1-26-2017; operative 4/1/2017 (Register 2017, No. 4).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(4) filed 11-17-2022; operative 1/1/2023 (Register 2022, No. 46).