Current through September 2, 2024
Section 05.02.01.212 - ROOM RESTRICTIONS01.Policy and Procedure. The Provider must have written policies and procedures regulating the use of the juvenile offender's room for room restriction. The Provider's room restriction policy must, at a minimum, address the following: a. Procedures for recording each incident involving the use of restriction;b. The reason for the room restriction must be explained to the juvenile offender and allow the juvenile offender to have an opportunity to explain their behavior;c. Other less restrictive measures must have been applied prior to the room restriction;d. A juvenile offender on room restriction must have access to the bathroom; ande. Room restriction must not exceed a total of eight (8) hours within a twenty-four (24) hour period.02.Monitoring During Room Restriction. Staff must check on a juvenile offender in room restriction a minimum of once every fifteen (15) minutes. Providers must ensure that a juvenile offender with a history of depression or suicidal ideation and those who have exhibited these behaviors while in care, are checked at least every five (5) minutes in order to ensure safety. Even more frequent or constant observation must be maintained if any level of suicide risk is determined to be present at any time during room restriction. All items in the area that might be used to attempt self-harm should be restricted or removed.Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.212