Section 17a-238-13 - Approval process for training curricula, physical restraint procedures, restraint apparatus and forms of physical isolation(a) Any proposals for the use of new training curricula, physical restraint procedures, restraint apparatus or forms of physical isolation not previously approved by the department shall be submitted in writing to the commissioner for review and approval.(b) The commissioner shall appoint a committee of not more than five members all of whom shall be familiar with the department approved aversive procedures, two of whom shall be members of regional program review and human rights committees, and one who shall be a certified trainer in department approved procedures.(c) The committee shall compare the proposal to those which are currently approved by the department and make a recommendation to the commissioner.(d) The commissioner shall approve or disapprove the proposal based on the committee's recommendation. If the commissioner decides to approve a proposal over the committee's recommendation to disapprove, the reason for the approval shall be documented by the commissioner and sent to members of the committee.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-238-13
Effective November 17, 1994