(a) For each client for whom a restrictive
procedure may be used, the individual plan shall include a component addressing
behavior support that is reviewed and approved by the human rights team in §
2390.174 (relating to human rights
team), prior to use of a restrictive procedure.
(b) The behavior support component of the
individual plan shall be reviewed and revised as necessary by the human rights
team, according to the time frame established by the team, not to exceed 6
months between reviews.
(c) The
behavior support component of the individual plan shall include:
(1) The specific behavior to be
addressed.
(2) An assessment of the
behavior, including the suspected reason for the behavior.
(3) The outcome desired.
(4) A target date to achieve the
outcome.
(5) Methods for
facilitating positive behaviors such as changes in the client's physical and
social environment, changes in the client's routine, improving communications,
recognizing and treating physical and behavior health conditions, voluntary
physical exercise, redirection, praise, modeling, conflict resolution,
de-escalation and teaching skills.
(6) Types of restrictive procedures that may
be used and the circumstances under which the procedures may be used.
(7) The amount of time the restrictive
procedure may be applied.
(8) The
name of the staff person responsible for monitoring and documenting progress
with the behavior support component of the individual plan.
(d) If a physical restraint will be
used or if a restrictive procedure will be used to modify a client's rights in
§
2390.155(6)
(relating to content of the individual plan) the behavior support component of
the individual plan shall be developed by a professional who has a recognized
degree, certification or license relating to behavioral
support.
