(a)

1. (1) An EIDT may implement a written behavior management plan for a client if a client exhibits challenging behaviors on a chronic basis.

2. (2) A behavior management plan:

   1. (A) Must be approved by an ECDS;
   2. (B) Must involve the fewest and shortest interventions possible; and
   3. (C) Cannot punish or use interventions that are physically or emotionally painful or frightening nor put the client at medical risk.

(b)

1. (1) An EIDT must reevaluate behavior management plans at least quarterly.
2. (2) An EIDT must refer the client to an appropriately licensed professional for reevaluation if the behavior management plan is not achieving the desired results.

3. (3)

   1. (A) An EIDT must regularly collect and review data regarding the use and effectiveness of all behavior management plans.
   2. (B) The collection and review of data regarding the use and effectiveness of behavior management plans must include at least the:

(i) Date and time any intervention is used;

1. (ii) Duration of each intervention;

   1. (iii) Employee or employees involved in each intervention; and

      1. (iv) Event or circumstances that triggered the need for the intervention.