26 Tex. Admin. Code § 320.135 - Actions to be Taken when an Individual Falls Asleep in Restraint or Seclusion Initiated in Response to a Behavioral Emergency
(a) If the
individual appears to fall asleep while in mechanical restraint or seclusion,
the registered nurse shall assess the individual to determine if the individual
is asleep.
(b) If the individual is
determined to be asleep, the registered nurse shall instruct an authorized
staff member to immediately release the individual from restraint or unlock the
seclusion room door. Authorized staff members shall maintain continuous
face-to-face observation until the individual is awake and re-evaluated by the
registered nurse.
(c) The
registered nurse shall assess the individual upon awakening.
(d) If the individual exhibits behaviors
requiring restraint or seclusion upon awakening, the registered nurse shall
obtain a new physician's order for any new initiation of restraint or
seclusion.
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