1. (1) Isolation, mechanical restraint, or physical holding restraint must be terminated when the behavior justifying its use no longer exists or if the face-to-face assessments required do not occur. Any threat to a service recipient’s physical health or emotional well being requires immediate release.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, and 33-3-120; 42 C.F.R. § 483.356 (a)(3)(ii); and 42 C.F.R. § 483.358(e)(1) and (f). Administrative History: Original rule filed March 3, 2008; effective May 17, 2008.