10A NCAC 27E .0101. LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE

(a)  Each facility shall provide services/supports that promote a safe and respectful environment.  These include:

(1)           using the least restrictive and most appropriate settings and methods;

(2)           promoting coping and engagement skills that are alternatives to injurious behavior to self or others;

(3)           providing choices of activities meaningful to the clients served/supported; and

(4)           sharing of control over decisions with the client/legally responsible person and staff.

(b)  The use of a restrictive intervention procedure designed to reduce a behavior shall always be accompanied by actions designed to insure dignity and respect during and after the intervention.  These include:

(1)           using the intervention as a last resort; and

(2)           employing the intervention by people trained in its use.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑51; 122C‑53; 143B‑147;

Eff. February 1, 1991;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1992;

Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002.