10A N.C. Admin. Code 27E .0102 - PROHIBITED PROCEDURES

In each facility the following types of procedures shall be prohibited:

(1) those interventions which have been prohibited by statute or rule which shall include:

(a) any intervention which would be considered corporal punishment under G.S. 122C-59;

(b) the contingent use of painful body contact;

(c) substances administered to induce painful bodily reactions, exclusive of Antabuse;

(d) electric shock (excluding medically administered electroconvulsive therapy);

(e) insulin shock;

(f) unpleasant tasting foodstuffs;

(g) contingent application of any noxious substances which include but are not limited to noise, bad smells or splashing with water; and

(h) any potentially physically painful procedure, excluding prescribed injections, or stimulus which is administered to the client for the purpose of reducing the frequency or intensity of a behavior.

(2) those interventions determined by the governing body to be unacceptable for or prohibited from use in the facility.

Notes

10A N.C. Admin. Code 27E .0102

Authority G.S. 122C-51; 122C-57; 122C-59; 131E-67; 143B-147;
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1992;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017.

Authority G.S. 122C-51; 122C-57; 122C-59; 131E-67; 143B-147;
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1992.