North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 28. MENTAL HEALTH, STATE OPERATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER D. TREATMENT OR HABILITATION RIGHTS |
10A NCAC 28D .0204. INDICATIONS FOR USE OF SECLUSION AND ISOLATION TIME-OUT
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Seclusion and isolation time-out shall be used only:
(1) in those situations specified in G.S. 122C-60;
(2) after less restrictive measures have been attempted and have proven ineffective. Less restrictive measures that shall be considered include:
(a) counseling;
(b) environmental changes;
(c) education techniques; and
(d) interruptive or re-direction techniques; and
(3) after consideration of the client's physical and psychological well-being as specified in Rule .0203(b) of this Section.
History Note: Authority G.S. 122C‑51; 122C‑53; 122C‑60; 122C‑62; 143B‑147;
Eff. October 1, 1984;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1993; April 1, 1990; July 1, 1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002.