Section R. 400.4158 - Intervention standards and prohibitionsRule 158.
(1) A child caring institution shall establish and follow written policies and procedures that prohibit the following forms of intervention: (a) Any type of physical punishment including, but not limited to:(i) Use of chemical agents including, but not limited to, pepper spray, tear gas, and mace.(ii) Hitting or striking, throwing, kicking, pulling, or pushing a youth on any part of their body.(iii) Threats of restraint, seclusion, punishment, or otherwise suggesting physical or emotional harm to a youth.(iv) Verbal abuse including the use of derogatory or discriminatory language including negative references to a youth's background or appearance or mental state. Yelling, threats, ridicule, or humiliation are strictly prohibited.(v) Peer-on-peer discipline.(b) Denial of any essential program service as punishment. These include, but are not limited to, the following:(i) Food or creating alternative menus.(ii) Family time or any type of communication with family.(iii) The opportunity for at least 8 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.(iv) Shelter, clothing, medical care, or essential personal needs, including culturally specific items.(v) Any actions that inhibit a youth's ability to achieve permanency.(2) An agency will provide a list of these prohibited practices to all youth, their families, and referring agencies upon admission.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.4158
2015 AACS; 2022 MR 10, Eff. 5/31/2022