Utah Admin. Code R501-12-13 - Behavior Management
(1) The foster
parent shall provide supervision appropriate to the age and needs of each
foster child.
(2) The foster parent
may not use, nor permit the use of corporal punishment including:
(a) physical, mechanical, or chemical
restraint;
(b) physical
force;
(c) infliction of bodily
harm or pain;
(d) deprivation of
meals, rest, or visits with family; and
(e) humiliating or frightening methods to
discipline, coerce, punish, or retaliate against a foster
child.
(3) The foster
parent shall only use a behavior management technique appropriate for the
foster child's age, behavior, needs, developmental level, and past
experiences.
(4) The foster parent
shall use the least restrictive method of behavior management available to
control a situation.
(5) The foster
parent shall only use behavior management techniques that are positive,
consistent, and that promote self-control, self-esteem, and
independence.
(6) The foster parent
may not use physical work assignments or activities that inflict pain as a
behavior management technique. A physical work assignment or activity that
results in minor sore muscles does not violate this subsection.
(7) The foster parent may not abuse,
threaten, ridicule, intimidate, or degrade a foster child.
(8) The foster parent may not deny a child
medical care, nutrition, hydration, clothing, bedding, sleep, or toilet and
bathing facilities.
(9)
(a) Physical restraint of a foster child in
the custody of a department division is prohibited, unless expressly indicated
in the child's department client record and the foster parent is appropriately
trained and authorized by the department for its use.
(b) Physical restraint of a foster child who
is not in department division custody may only be performed by an individual
with verified, documented training in accordance with the nonviolent strategies
of a state, regional, or nationally recognized behavior management
program.
(c) Gently hugging,
holding, or guiding a foster child is not considered a restraint.
(d) The foster parent shall only perform
self-defense as long as it is without aggression, retaliation, or unnecessary
force and is reported to the caseworker, the agency if applicable, and OL
within one business day.
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