Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 2390.173 - Appropriate use of restrictive procedures(a) A restrictive procedure may not be used as retribution, for the convenience of staff persons, as a substitute for a program or in a way that interferes with the client's developmental program.(b) For each use of a restrictive procedure: (1) Every attempt shall be made to anticipate and de-escalate the behavior using techniques less intrusive than a restrictive procedure.(2) A restrictive procedure may not be used unless less restrictive techniques and resources appropriate to the behavior have been tried but have failed.The provisions of this §2390.173 adopted October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.The provisions of this §2390.173 issued under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).