Section 388-145-1830 - Are there requirements for time-out or quiet rooms?(1) Locked time-out or locked de-escalation rooms are prohibited in all facilities. In certain circumstances, facilities may have time-out rooms or de-escalation rooms that allow for securing the youth in a room, requiring a staff to be present, holding the door closed so the youth may not exit. In these cases you must meet the following requirements: (a) Have a window that allows for visual monitoring of all areas of the room;(b) Have approval from the Washington state patrol fire protection bureau or a certificate of compliance stating that the facility is in compliance with the fire codes with Washington state amendments;(c) Have approval from the DLR licensor stating the facility is in compliance with the children's administration's behavior management guidelines; and(d) Have current written approval of the DLR administrator.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-145-1830
Adopted by WSR 15-01-069, Filed 12/11/2014, effective 1/11/2015