A medical restraint, physical or chemical, may only be used during a medical procedure, if the person's behavior cannot otherwise be controlled and would interfere with procedures that are to be utilized. If a physical restraint is ordered for the purpose of promoting healing or protection or during the time a medical condition exists, the medical reasons for the restraint, the specified time period, and the provisions for medical treatment must be prescribed and documented by the attending physician, physician's assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or dentist.

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

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(3).

Law Implemented: 42 C.F.R. § 483.450 (October 1, 2002).