Time-out rooms may be used only under continuous observation of the person supported by ICF/IID staff, may not be locked, and must allow for immediate staff entry. Time-out rooms may only be used as part of a behavior treatment plan approved by both the human rights and behavior support committees of the ICF/IID. Each use of time out may not exceed 15 minutes. The ICF/IID staff shall record any use of a time-out room.

Cross-References: Behavior support committee, § 46:17:04:14; Human rights committee -- Composition, § 46:17:04:15.

Source: 26 SDR 96, effective January 24, 2000; 27 SDR 63, effective December 31, 2000; 37 SDR 69, effective October 18, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-8-54 to 27B-8-56 , 42 C.F.R. § 483.450 (October 1, 2002).