Utah Admin. Code R432-153-13 - Restraint Policy
(1) Each client has
the right to be free from physical or chemical restraints used for discipline,
convenience or not required to treat the client's medical symptoms.
(2) The facility shall have written policies
and procedures regarding the proper use of restraints, which shall include:
(a) restraints shall only be used to assist
clients to attain and maintain optimum levels of physical and emotional
functioning;
(b) restraints shall
not be used as substitutes for direct client care, activities or other
services;
(c) restraints shall not
unduly hinder evacuation of the client in the event of fire or other emergency;
and
(d) if use of a physical or a
chemical restraint is implemented, the facility shall inform the client and
their responsible party of the reasons for the restraint.
(3) Physical and chemical restraint policies
under Subsection (2)(d) shall incorporate and address at least the following:
(a) appropriateness of use;
(b) procedures for use; and
(c) less restrictive alternatives prior to
the use of more restrictive measures.
(4) Emergency use of physical and chemical
restraints shall comply with the following:
(a) a physician, a licensed health
practitioner or the director of nursing shall authorize the emergency use of
restraints; and
(b) the facility
shall document in the client's record the circumstances necessitating emergency
use of the restraint and the client's response.
Notes
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