1. (a) Protective isolation may be ordered when a resident is physically threatened by a resident or a group of residents.
2. (b) This decision shall be approved in writing by the facility administrator or designee.
3. (c) While in protective isolation, a juvenile supervision officer shall observe and record the resident's behavior at random intervals not to exceed 15 minutes.
4. (d) If the protective isolation of a resident exceeds 72 hours, the facility administrator or designee 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 or designee shall ensure that the formalized written review document includes an alternative service delivery plan to ensure the isolated resident is afforded all required program services during their period of protective isolation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.290 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095.