PDFWAC 388-101D-0425
Restrictive procedures.
(1) The service provider may:
(a) Only use restrictive procedures for the purpose of protecting the client, others, or property; and
(b) Not use restrictive procedures for the purpose of changing behavior in situations where no need for protection is present.
(2) The service provider must have documentation on the proposed intervention strategy before implementing restrictive procedures including:
(a) A description of the behavior(s) that the restrictive procedures address;
(b) A functional assessment of the challenging behavior(s);
(c) The positive behavior support strategies that will be used;
(d) A description of the restrictive procedure that will be used including:
(i) When and how it will be used; and
(ii) Criteria for termination of the procedure; and
(e) A plan to document the use of the procedure and its effect.
(3) The service provider must terminate implementation of the restrictive procedures as soon as the need for protection is over.
[WSR 16-14-058, recodified as § 388-101D-0425, filed 6/30/16, effective 8/1/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 71A.12 RCW. WSR 08-02-022, § 388-101-3890, filed 12/21/07, effective 2/1/08.]