Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-71.15

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 481-71.15 - Crisis intervention

(1) There shall be written policies and procedures concerning crisis intervention. These policies and procedures shall be:

a. Directed to maximizing the growth and development of the individual by incorporating a hierarchy of available alternative methods that emphasize positive approaches;

b. Available in each program area and living unit;

c. Available to individuals and their families; and

d. Developed with the participation, as appropriate, of individuals served.

(2) An emergency safety intervention must be performed in a manner that is safe, proportionate, and appropriate to the severity of the behavior and to the individual's chronological and developmental age, size, gender, physical, medical, and psychiatric condition and personal history, including any history of physical or sexual abuse.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-71.15

Adopted by IAB November 26, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 11, effective 12/31/2014