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Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICESPart VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism ManualSubpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/ServicesArticle I - Licensing/ApprovalChapter 6400 - COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
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Section 6400.209 - Emergency use of a physical restraint

55 Pa. Code § 6400.209

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Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 6400.209 - Emergency use of a physical restraint

If a physical restraint is used on an unanticipated, emergency basis, §§ 6400.194 and 6400.195 (relating to human rights team; and behavior support component of the individual plan) do not apply until after the restraint is used for the same individual twice in a 6-month period.

55 Pa. Code § 6400.209

The provisions of this § 6400.209 adopted October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.

The provisions of this § 6400.209 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)).