Section 924.12 - Use of Restraint EquipmentWritten policy and procedure shall govern:
(1) The reporting requirements, storage, quarterly inventories and inspection, and authorization/approvals for the use of restraint equipment;(a) proper storage in a secure but readily accessible locker or an area located outside inmate housing or activity areas;(b) use by only authorized and qualified staff instructed in proper use and the use of force;(c) restraint equipment shall not be applied for longer than necessary;(d) restraint equipment shall never be applied as punishment; and,(e) only equipment authorized by the Sheriff/facility administrator shall be used.(2) The use of four/five point restraint equipment or a restraint chair to include: (a) prior approval from the facility administrator or designee;(b) medical and/or mental health assessment by the health authority or designee: 1. in circumstances where prior approval and medical and/or mental health assessment are impractical due to the inmate's behavior or being an immediate threat to himself, staff or others, approval and assessment may occur subsequent to the inmate being placed in restraints;2. staff shall directly and continuously observe inmates who are restrained prior to a medical assessment; and3. subsequent visual observation shall be made at least every 15 minutes.(c) staff utilizing four/five point restraints or a restraint chair shall submit a report prior to the end of the tour of duty unless prevented by extraordinary circumstances.