Registered nurses are authorized to perform the one-hour, face-to-face evaluation for patients placed in behavioral restraint or seclusion, if the facility has a policy and procedure and organized program of study.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-21-2(c)(21).

History: New Rule: Filed November 23, 2009; effective December 28, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 25, 2016; effective September 8, 2016.