Section 26B-5-309 - Mechanical restraints and medication - Clinical record(1) Mechanical restraints may not be applied to a patient unless it is determined by the director or his designee to be required by the needs of the patient. Every use of a mechanical restraint and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record, under the signature of the director or his designee, and shall be reviewed regularly.(2) In no event shall medication be prescribed for a patient unless it is determined by a physician to be required by the patient's medical needs. Every use of a medication and the reasons therefor shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record.Renumbered from § 62A-15-640 and amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session ,§ 38, eff. 5/3/2023.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5