(a)
- (1) Residents shall be free from mental and physical abuse, chemical and physical restraints (except in emergencies) unless authorized, in writing, by a physician, and only for such specified purposes and limited time as is reasonably necessary to protect the resident from injury to himself, herself, or others.
- (2) Mental abuse includes humiliation, harassment, and threats of punishment or deprivation.
- (3) Physical abuse refers to corporal punishment or the use of restraints as a punishment.
- (b) Drugs shall not be used to limit, control, or alter resident behavior for convenience of staff.
- (c) All physical restraints designed to limit residents’ mobility and the practice of locking residents behind doors or other barriers is strictly prohibited.