Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.229 - LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTRAINTS

The use of law enforcement restraint devices are not considered safe, appropriate health care restraint interventions for use by hospital staff to restrain patients. (3-17-22)

01. Law Enforcement Use of Restraint Devices. The use of handcuffs, manacles, shackles, other chain-type restraint devices, or other restrictive devices applied by non-hospital employed or contracted law enforcement officials for custody, detention, and public safety reasons are not governed by these rules. (3-17-22)

02. Law Enforcement Maintains Custody and Direct Supervision. When a law enforcement officer applies handcuffs, manacles, shackles, other chain-type restraint devices to a patient, the law enforcement officer must maintain custody and direct supervision of the prisoner who is the hospital's patient. (3-17-22)

a. The law enforcement officer is responsible for the use, application, and monitoring of these restrictive restraint devices in accordance with state law. (3-17-22)

b. The hospital is responsible for an appropriate patient assessment and the provision of safe, appropriate care to its patient who is in the custody of a law enforcement officer. (3-17-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.14.229