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Agency - Department of Health ServicesCommunity ServicesChapter DHS 94 - Patient rights and resolution of patient grievances
Subchapter II - Patient Rights
Section DHS 94.10 - Isolation, seclusion and physical restraints

Wis. Admin. Code DHS § DHS 94.10

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Current through December 30, 2024
Section DHS 94.10 - Isolation, seclusion and physical restraints

Any service provider using isolation, seclusion or physical restraint shall have written policies that meet the requirements specified under s. 51.61(1) (i), Stats., and this chapter. Isolation, seclusion or physical restraint may be used only in an emergency, when part of a treatment program or as provided in s. 51.61(1) (i) 2, Stats. For a community placement, the use of isolation, seclusion or physical restraint shall be specifically approved by the department on a case-by-case basis and by the county department if the county department has authorized the community placement. In granting approval, a determination shall be made that use is necessary for continued community placement of the individual and that supports and safeguards necessary for the individual are in place.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 94.10

Cr. Register, January, 1987, No. 373, eff. 2-1-87; r. and recr. Register, June, 1996, No. 486, eff. 7-1-96.

The use of isolation, seclusion or physical restraint may be further limited or prohibited by licensing or certification standards for that service provider.