10A N.C. Admin. Code 27D.0101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 27D .0101 - POLICY ON RIGHTS RESTRICTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS

(a) The governing body shall develop policy that assures the implementation of G.S. 122C-59, G.S. 122C-65, and G.S. 122C-66.

(b) The governing body shall develop and implement policy to assure that:

(1) all instances of alleged or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of clients are reported to the County Department of Social Services as specified in G.S. 108A, Article 6 or G.S. 7A, Article 44; and

(2) procedures and safeguards are instituted in accordance with sound medical practice when a medication that is known to present serious risk to the client is prescribed. Particular attention shall be given to the use of neuroleptic medications.

(c) In addition to those procedures prohibited in 10A NCAC 27E .0102(1), the governing body of each facility shall develop and implement policy that identifies:

(1) any restrictive intervention that is prohibited from use within the facility; and

(2) in a 24-hour facility, the circumstances under which staff are prohibited from restricting the rights of a client.

(d) If the governing body allows the use of restrictive interventions or if, in a 24-hour facility, the restrictions of client rights specified in G.S. 122C-62(b) and (d) are allowed, the policy shall identify:

(1) the permitted restrictive interventions or allowed restrictions;

(2) the individual responsible for informing the client; and

(3) the due process procedures for an involuntary client who refuses the use of restrictive interventions.

(e) If restrictive interventions are allowed for use within the facility, the governing body shall develop and implement policy that assures compliance with Subchapter 27E, Section .0100, which includes:

(1) the designation of an individual, who has been trained and who has demonstrated competence to use restrictive interventions, to provide written authorization for the use of restrictive interventions when the original order is renewed for up to a total of 24 hours in accordance with the time limits specified in 10A NCAC 27E .0104(e)(10)(E);

(2) the designation of an individual to be responsible for reviews of the use of restrictive interventions; and

(3) the establishment of a process for appeal for the resolution of any disagreement over the planned use of a restrictive intervention.

(f) If restrictive interventions are allowed for use within the facility, the governing body shall develop and implement policies which require that:

(1) positive alternatives and less restrictive interventions are considered and are used whenever possible prior to the use of more restrictive interventions; and

(2) consideration is given to the client's physical and psychological well-being before, during and after utilization of a restrictive intervention, including:

(A) review of the client's health history or the comprehensive health assessment conducted upon admission to a facility. The health history or comprehensive health assessment shall include the identification of pre-existing medical conditions or any disabilities and limitations that would place the client at greater risk during the use of restrictive interventions;

(B) continuous assessment and monitoring of the physical and psychological well-being of the client and the safe use of physical restraint throughout the duration of the restrictive intervention by staff who are physically present and trained in the use of emergency safety interventions;

(C) continuous monitoring by an individual trained in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the client's physical and psychological well-being during the use of manual restraint; and

(D) continued monitoring by an individual trained in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the client's physical and psychological well-being for a minimum of 30 minutes subsequent to the termination of a restrictive intervention; and

(3) following the utilization of a restrictive intervention, staff shall conduct debriefing and planning with the client and the legally responsible person, if applicable, as specified in 10A NCAC 27E .0104, to eliminate or reduce the probability of the future use of restrictive interventions. Debriefing and planning shall be conducted, as appropriate, to the level of cognitive functioning of the client.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 27D .0101

Authority G.S. 122C-51; 143B-147;
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1992;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;
Temporary Amendment Expired October 13, 2001;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2003;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 25, 2016.