1. (a) Protective isolation may be used as a last resort only when:

   1. (1) a resident is physically threatened by a resident or a group of residents;
   2. (2) less restrictive measures are inadequate to keep the resident safe; and
   3. (3) the decision is approved in writing by the facility administrator.
2. (b) Protective isolation may be used only until alternative means for keeping the resident safe can be arranged.
3. (c) While a resident is in protective isolation, a juvenile supervision officer shall observe and record the resident's behavior at random intervals not to exceed 15 minutes, unless supervision requirements in §343.348 or §343.350 of this title apply.
4. (d) If the protective isolation of a resident exceeds 24 hours, the facility administrator shall immediately conduct a documented review of the circumstances surrounding the level of threat faced by the resident and make a determination as to whether other less restrictive protective measures are appropriate and available. If continued protective isolation is approved, the facility administrator shall ensure that the review document includes a plan to ensure the isolated resident is provided all required program services during the period of protective isolation.
5. (e) Documentation that identifies the threat faced by the resident shall be placed in the resident's file.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.290 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective June 1, 2016, 40 TexReg 7430 and 41 TexReg 850.