A facility that uses seclusion shall provide a staff person to continuously observe and monitor a child who has been placed in a room for purposes of seclusion to evaluate the child's physical and psychological well-being. The staff person shall ensure the following:

1. (1) That a child placed in seclusion does not inflict self-injury;
2. (2) That the observation is documented and signed and becomes a part of the child's record;
3. (3) That the personal needs of the child are met, including prompt access to washroom facilities;
4. (4) That the child receives all meals provided to other children in care; and
5. (5) If necessary to ensure the safety of the child, the staff person is physically present in the seclusion room to assist the child in controlling behavior.

Source: 12 SDR 4, effective July 25, 1985; 33 SDR 227, effective July 1, 2007; 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.