Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1212 - Health and safety requirements for the use of seclusion rooms
(a) Each licensee
shall ensure that the following requirements are met for each room used for
seclusion:
(1) The locking system shall be
approved by the state fire marshal.
(2) No room used for seclusion shall be in a
basement.
(3) Each door shall be
equipped with a window mounted in a manner that allows inspection of the entire
room.
(4) Each window in a room
used for seclusion shall be impact resistant and shatterproof.
(5) The walls shall be completely free of
objects.
(6) A mattress shall be
available, if needed. If a mattress is used, the mattress shall be clean and in
good repair.
(b) No more
than one resident shall be placed in a room used for seclusion at the same
time.
(c) Before any resident is
admitted to a room used for seclusion, all items that could be used to injure
oneself or others shall be removed from the resident.
(d) Each resident shall be permitted to wear
clothing necessary to maintain modesty and comfort at all times. Paper clothing
may be substituted if a resident uses clothing for self-harm. Sheets, towels,
blankets, and similar items shall not be substituted for clothing.
(e) Each resident shall receive all meals and
snacks normally served and shall be allowed time to exercise and perform
necessary bodily functions.
(f)
Each resident shall have ready access to drinking water and bathroom facilities
upon request.
Notes
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