(a) A specialized secure detention facility shall have behavioral intervention policies approved by OCFS that include techniques for de-escalation of youth behavior, as well as OCFS approved techniques for physical and mechanical restraint. Such policies shall include the following requirements:

1. (1) Within 10 days after admission each youth shall have an individualized plan that documents recommended de-escalation techniques and notes any restrictions on the use of physical restraints. This plan shall be available to staff and staff shall be expected to familiarize themselves with the plan and follow the plan. The plan shall be reviewed regularly and modified as needed.
2. (2) Staff who are expected to use physical restraints must be successfully trained in the behavioral intervention program prior to being permitted to engage in physical restraint. Such staff may be retrained periodically as necessary, but shall be trained at a minimum annually.
3. (3) Physical restraints shall not be used as punishment, retaliation, discipline, administrative convenience or harassment/embarrassment of youth.

4. (4) The following shall not be permitted:

   1. (i) use of pressure points or four or five point restraints;
   2. (ii) use of chemical restraints; and
   3. (iii) use of psychiatric medication solely for purposes of restraint.