- (1) The facility shall identify special treatment procedures that require justification for use, and shall develop standards governing the use of these procedures consistent with resident rights and facility policy.
(2) Standards must include:
- (a) Use of seclusion and time out;
- (b) Prescription and administration of drugs;
- (c) Use of involuntary medication;
- (d) Use of procedures that involve physical risk for the resident;
- (e) Use of procedures to treat maladaptive behaviors other than use of painful stimuli.
- (3) Use of painful stimuli is not allowed.
- (4) Indications for use of special treatment procedures shall be documented in the resident's record.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: March 3, 1995
Notice of Continuation: January 24, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26-21-16