Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 73405 - Special Disability Services-Acceptable Forms of Restraint
(a) Mechanical or
behavior restraint consists of any apparatus that interferes with the free
movement of a patient. Only the following types of restraint may be used:
(1) Soft tie consisting of cloth which
prevents movement of a patient.
(2)
Mittens without thumbs which are securely fastened around the wrist with a
small tie.
(3) Tie jackets
consisting of sleeveless cloth.
(4)
Restraining sheet consisting of a wide piece of muslin placed over the body of
the patient.
(5) Belts and cuffs,
which are well-padded, used to control a seriously disturbed, assaultive
patient.
Notes
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